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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.
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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. He was 84 and had been recovering at home from a broken hip.
Nov 26, 2018 · It’s a standard big band, augmented by a tuba, french horn and vibes, none of which are particularly featured, but do add to the color of the group. These charts, arranged by greats like Benny Carter, Marty Paich, George Willams, Shorty Rogers and Bob Florence are modern and swinging.
Sep 10, 2007 · I've always loved Louie Bellson's drumming. It's crisp and aggressive—without being noisy or over the top. To my ear, Bellson's sound is thunderous and seductive—a graceful, rolling invitation rather than a sharp military call to arms. To quote Count Basie...
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Feb 17, 2009 · Louie Bellson didn’t just make the drums swing — he made them sing. Listen closely, and you could hear melody and phrase in the tintinnabulation of fast-flying sticks striking cymbals.
