Creative Cocktail Hour: Reunion! Thursday, November 16, 6-10 pm Regular Admission: $15, Free for RAW Members!

Live Performances By: Nigel Bello Group

Nigel Bello, a 16-year-old junior at East Hartford High School, is a trombonist out of Hartford. Being exposed to the trombone at the age of 6, he has shared the stage with musicians such as Nat Reeves, Gary Bartz, Steve Davis, etc.

Nigel has been playing for 10 years and has studied with Steve Davis, Dr. Emmett Goods, and Hommy Ramos just to name a few. He has attended numerous music camps such as Litchfield Jazz Camp, Newport Jazz Camp, and New England Music Camp all with scholarships provided. This July, he is flying to France with the New Jersey Youth Symphony’s Jazz Orchestra as their 2nd chair trombone.

Nigel Bello's group consists of Nigel Bello on trombone, Alex Pastrana on piano, Matt Dwonszyk on bass, Fernando Garcia on drums, and Nelson Bello on percussion.

DJ Mr. Realistic

DJ Mr. Realistic and Real Art Ways have a longstanding relationship! He has been our house DJ for CCH for many years, and is the owner of My House Radio, a multicultural, award-winning internet broadcast radio station focusing on all genres of house music.