Chris Bell (The Belltower)

International touring artist, guitarist, singer and educator Chris Bell ("The Belltower") is based in Austin, TX, where he has performed and taught Blues and Jazz for the last 25 years. Chris has had the opportunity to share the stage with a number of fantastic artists. Here are a few: Jason Marsalis, Johnny Vidacovich, Chris Thomas, Ernie Durawa, Floyd Domino, Mike Buck, John Mills, Butch Miles, Nick Curran, David Hamburger, Kaz Kazanoff, Greg Izor, Emilio Arsuaga, Bret Coats, and Jay Moeller. Chris has released 5 recordings as a leader, As an educator, Chris holds a Masters Degree in Music Composition from Texas State University, and has worked as a clinician for the Austin Independent School District's LASA Highschool jazz band and 2023's "Let's Get Jazzed" event featuring jazz legend Don Braden. Chris also held the position of guitar instructor at The Austin School of Music from 2002 to 2012.