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Article: Album Review

Louie Bellson/Clark Terry: Louie & Clark Expedition 2

Read "Louie & Clark Expedition 2" reviewed by George Kanzler

by George Kanzler

Drummer Louie Bellson and trumpeter/flugelhornist Clark Terry first worked together in the Duke Ellington Orchestra in the '50s and the Duke or, as Terry always refers to him, “The Maestro," remains central to both players' jazz conception. This is more a Bellson big band project than a true collaboration, as Terry only appears on seven of ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Louie Bellson Returns for Concert

Louie Bellson Returns for Concert

World-renowned drummer, composer and author Louie Bellson returns home to the Quad Cities for a special guest performance with the Manny Lopez Band on Wed., October 15 in the Redstone Room at the River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport, Iowa. Doors open at 5:30 pm, and concert starts at 6 pm. Admission is $15 per ...

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Don't Get Around Much Anymore & Unknown Title

Featuring the music of Louie Bellson
Duration: 5:38

Drummer Louie Bellson fronts the "Tonight Show" big band in a medley of "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" and an unidentified composition.
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Article: Album Review

Louie Bellson - Clark Terry: Louie & Clark Expedition 2

Read "Louie & Clark Expedition 2" reviewed by AAJ Italy Staff

by AAJ Italy Staff

Fa piacere ascoltare l’ultimo disco di Clark Terry proprio in questi giorni che lo vedono convalescente per un leggero infarto. Ci auguriamo che la vitalità della sua tromba sia la stessa del suo fisico e gli consenta di restare con noi ancora a lungo. Terry è un classico caso di musicista adorato da colleghi e addetti ...

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Article: Album Review

Louie Bellson & Clark Terry: Louie & Clark Expedition 2

Read "Louie & Clark Expedition 2" reviewed by Jerry D'Souza

by Jerry D'Souza

Drummer Louie Bellson and trumpeter Clark Terry trump age to front a big band with verve and youthful vitality. Though both are in their eighties, age has not diminished the wonderful ability they have shown through their long and distinguished careers to give jazz a glorious presence. Bellson and Terry collaborated in 1994 on the big ...

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Article: Album Review

Louie Bellson and Clark Terry: Louie & Clark Expedition 2

Read "Louie & Clark Expedition 2" reviewed by Edward Blanco

by Edward Blanco

Louie & Clark Expedition 2 marks the historic reunion of legendary drummer Louie Bellson and trumpeter Clark Terry. While the title references the 1803 Lewis & Clark expedition, it's actually a reprisal of the big band effort Live From New York (Telarc, 1994), which featured the composition “Louie & Clark Expedition. Expedition 2 is more than ...

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Article: Jazz Art

John Taylor's Jazz Caricatures: Louie Bellson

Read "John Taylor's Jazz Caricatures: Louie Bellson" reviewed by John Taylor

by John Taylor

Louie Bellson About John Taylor For me, art and music flow into a creative confluence. Encouraged by my family to draw and play the drums at an early age, I continue to find expression in these art forms.Motivation for a career in art and music developed in ...

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The Sacred Music Of Louie Bellson and The Jazz Ballet

By Louie Bellson

Label: LML Music
Released: 2007
Track listing: "The Sacred Music Of Louie Bellson": 01. Lightning & Thunder; 02. No One But God; 03. He's the Lord; 04. Jesus; 05. Love; 06. Love (Instrumental); 07. Thank You Lord; 08. He's the One; 09. New Lou; 10. The Wailing Dove; 11. Look At Me; 12. Celebration; 13. Celebration (Drums & Strings); 14. No One But God (Reprise). "The Jazz Ballet": 15. Marriage Vows; 16. Dream Sequence; 17. Conflict; 18. 'Til Death Do Us Part. Composizioni di Louie Bellson.

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Video

Louie Bellson

Featuring the music of Jay Leonhart
Duration: 4:34

Bassist Jay Leonhart wrote this number about events at a memorable gig he once worked with drummer "Louie Bellson".
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Article: Album Review

Louie Bellson: The Sacred Music Of Louie Bellson and The Jazz Ballet

Read "The Sacred Music Of Louie Bellson and The Jazz Ballet" reviewed by AAJ Italy Staff

by AAJ Italy Staff

Si possono utilizzare le forme orchestrali del jazz anni trenta (quelle ballabili della Swing Era) per costruire un'opera di musica sacra? Dipende come. Lo storico batterista Louie Bellson (già con le big-band di Tommy Dorsey, Harry James ed infine protagonista con Duke Ellington) ha composto nel 2000 queste due opere: l'ambiziosa suite “The Sacred Music of ...


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