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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.
Feb 24, 2010 · Louie Bellson: Drum Solo. 2.2K Likes. 247,650 Views. 2010 Feb 24. A Classic Louie Bellson Drum Solo! Excerpted from "Classic Drum Solos Volume 2". Visit HudsonMusic.com for more...
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.
Jul 2, 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.
Nov 14, 2021 · The Buddy Rich Memorial Scholarship Concert with The Buddy Rich Big Band and Louie Bellson (1924-2009) in Los Angeles, 1989. Track: 00:10 - Drum solo (intro) 00:53 - Carnaby Street (part I.)...
Feb 17, 2009 · Louie Bellson, a crisp and dazzling drummer who worked with many of the major figures of the swing era and a gracious entertainer who made frequent appearances at the White House and on...
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.
Feb 17, 2009 · Big band and jazz drummer Louie Bellson, a master musician who performed with such greats as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman and his late wife, Pearl Bailey, has died. He was 84.
Feb 16, 2009 · Louie Bellson, one of the last headline drummers of the big band era whose twin bass drums and high-energy beat-keeping thrilled audiences and powered orchestras ranging from Benny Goodman to Duke Ellington, died on February 14.
