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Louie Bellson (born Luigi Paolino Alfredo Francesco Antonio Balassoni, July 6, 1924 – February 14, 2009), often seen in sources as Louis Bellson, although he himself preferred the spelling Louie, was an American jazz drummer.
Feb 17, 2009 · Louie Bellson, a jazz drummer and bandleader who combined remarkable instrumental virtuosity with far-ranging compositional skills, has died. He was 84.
- Don Heckman
Apr 25, 2024 · Louie Bellson (born July 6, 1924, Rock Falls, Illinois, U.S.—died February 14, 2009, Los Angeles, California) was an American musician who was one of the most heralded jazz drummers, known for his taste and restraint in displaying his considerable technical skills.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Celebrating 100 years of the Enduring works of LOUIE BELLSON. Louie Bellson was deemed “the world’s greatest musician” by Duke Ellington, “the epitome of musical talent and a very gifted composer and arranger” by Oscar Peterson, and “the best person I ever met” by Tony Bennett.
Learn about the life and achievements of Louie Bellson, a legendary drummer, bandleader, composer, and author. Explore his collaborations with jazz greats, his awards and honors, his books and CDs, and his legacy website.
Feb 14, 2009 · Learn about Louie Bellson, a versatile drummer, composer, arranger, bandleader, and educator who worked with many jazz greats and pioneered the double bass drum set-up. Explore his biography, discography, awards, and legacy on the National Endowment for the Arts website.
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Feb 17, 2009 · Louie Bellson, a virtuoso jazz drummer whose career spanned more than seven decades, has died from complications of Parkinson's disease after breaking his hip late last year. He was 84.
