7/30/2026

Kahlil Kwame Bell and The Gift

Using his artistry across jazz, rock, hip hop, European classical, world music, spirituals, and spoken word, Kahlil Kwame Bell is best known for his distinctive layering of sounds, instruments, and rhythms. On July 30, Bell will bring his original compositions to the 2026 Branford Jazz Concert Series behind Branford Town Hall beginning at 6:00 p.m., where his music can be experienced live by audiences in Connecticut and heard daily on jazz and world music radio programs worldwide.

Celebrated as a pioneer, Bell is a Grammy-affiliated percussionist, composer, arranger, and producer who has left an indelible mark on the global music scene. He is especially recognized for mastering the slapaphone and incorporating it into jazz, blending traditional percussion with innovation to expand the sonic possibilities of the genre.

Kahlil Kwame Bell and The Gift