Branson Bell

Musician, Composer, Bandleader, and Educator Branson Bell strives to assist every one he meets to become a better version of themselves.  His music is straightforward, understandable, and relatable.  At the 2019 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, his band was said to display “an excellent approach to blend in sound and tone quality.”  Originally from Salt Lake City Utah, Branson began his journey through music at Bountiful High School where he first realized his calling to be a music educator.  He has received a bachelors degree in music education where he was able to perform with artists like renowned trumpet player Dave Douglas, and legendary baritone saxophone player Jason Marshall.  He studied Jazz and classical saxophone with award winning saxophonist and educator, Doctor Jon Gudmundson.  Branson Has received a masters degree from Washington State University where he studied composition and arranging with Dr. Greg Yasinitsky and saxophone performance with Horace Alexander Young.