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Lori Bell serves as Studio Faculty for Jazz Flute at San Diego State University, where she holds the position of Instructor of Flute and studio teacher. A Brooklyn native now based in San Diego, she is a critically acclaimed flutist and composer recognized with three Global Music Awards for her artistic contributions.
Her creative research spans multiple dimensions of jazz performance and composition:
- Specialization in C flute and alto flute techniques
- Original jazz composition with sophisticated harmonic structures
- Arranging for jazz ensembles
- Integration of music theory with improvisational practices
- Secondary expertise in jazz piano performance
Bell's 2016 album "Brooklyn Dreaming" exemplifies her interdisciplinary approach, receiving four-star reviews from Jazz Journal UK, Jazz Times, and the Los Angeles Times while being selected as one of Downbeat's "Best Albums of 2016". The work demonstrates exceptional mastery across performance, composition, and arranging disciplines.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Three Global Music Awards
- Outstanding Achievement Award for compositions and arrangements (2016)
- Selection as "Best of Jazz 2016" by Huffington Post
- Inclusion in Scott Yanow's Top 25 Best Jazz CDs of 2016
As an educator, Bell has privately instructed hundreds of students across all age groups in classical flute technique, jazz styling, theory, and composition at her San Diego studio. Her international performances include tours in Asia (Singapore and Hong Kong) and appearances at The Kennedy Center, SOKA Performing Arts Center, and UCLA's Wadsworth Theatre, demonstrating extensive professional engagement beyond campus boundaries.
