Kahlil Kwame Bell returns to Gillespie Auditorium tonight!

Join us for another exciting jazz evening this Tuesday evening, September 4 at the John Birks Gillespie Auditorium in the New York City Baha'i Center at 53 East 11th Street (between University Place & Broadway), when Kahlil Kwame Bell returns with his group. There will be 2 shows at 8:00 and 9:30 p.m.

Kahlil Kwame Bell has been called one of the most prolific musicians in the industry today. His career began at a mere two years of age when his father and uncle introduced him to West African drumming of the Ancient Mali Empire. He furthered his study of drumming at Bloomingdale House of Music at age ten. By the age of fifteen, he enrolled at the Harlem School of the Arts. Upon his arrival, he received his first job assisting dance movement classes where he worked for two years. He graduated from Rice High School and attended the State University of New York College at Old Westbury, where he assisted classes for Alfrida Derby, a dancer who was part of the original Olatunji Drum and Dance Company.

After graduating with his B.A. in Communicative and Creative Arts in May, 1990, he returned to the Harlem School of the Arts to teach. During his six year tenure, he found time to perform, record and accompany jazz greats such as Ron Carter, Roy Hargrove and Baba Olatunji, just to name a few. The Summer of 1996, Kahlil substituted for renown percussionist, Don Alias, while he was touring with David Sanborn. He has pIayed percussion for R/B artist, Erykah Badu during the European leg of her tour.

In addition, Kahlil has worked with the legendary Roberta Flack, which allowed him the opportunity to work with other music legends including Peabo Bryson, James Ingram, Ashford and Simpson and Luther Vandross. To date, Kahlil has traveled the world extensively doing what he loves and does best. He has recorded over 50 recordings including his own CD entitled, “Gift of Forgiveness,” which was released in February, 2001. He is credited for composing all of the music on his CD.

Admission is 15.00, 10.00 for students.

Tickets will be sold at the door, or call 212-222-5159 for reservations and information.

Jazz Tuesdays
in the John Birks Gillespie Auditorium
The New York Baha'i Center
53 East 11th Street (between University Place & Broadway)
Two shows: 8:00 and 9:30 p.m.