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Jack’s Performances
A collection of percussion performances from Jack Bell throughout his long and illustrious music career spanning more than 50 years.
Performing Paganini’s Perpetual Motion
Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840) Childhood & Rise to Prominence Niccolo Paganini was born in Genoa, Italy, the third of the six children of Antonio and Teresa Paganini. His father, a poor dockworker, gave him his first lessons on the mandolin and violin at the age of five. He then studied with Giovanni Servetto, a violinist in…
75th Birthday Compilation
Introduction Music has always been one of the most successful parts of my life since my childhood. This is a compilation of my musical accomplishments as a performer and educator between 1956 – 2001. This compilation was originally presented to my family and friends during my 75th birthday celebration. It begins with my earliest percussion…
Performing Sarasate’s Zigeunerweisen
Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908) Pablo Martín Melitón de Sarasate y Navascués , better known as Pablo de Sarasate, was the pinnacle of 19th-century “fiddledom”.He started violin lessons at five, gave his first public performance at eight, and rocketed past the best local teachers so quickly that he was sent to the Paris Conservatoire for further…
Student Performances
A collection of performances by Jack’s current and former music and percussion students