Louis Bellson & His Big Band "The Drum Squad" (DVD Preview)
This clip, from the DVD "Louis Bellson and His Big Band," is superb Big Band Jazz at its best; a live concert performance, recorded direct from Switzerland, featuring Randy and Michael Brecker, Herb Geller, Howard Johnson, Lew Soloff and Benny Baily, amongst others.The film, applauded by DownBeat Magazine as "Crackling, straight-down-the-pike Big Band music," features the signature rhythms of percussion sensation Louis Bellson and his all-star band. The inventor of the two bass drum kit, Bellson is famous for his collaborations with the Ellington, Basie, Dorsey, and Goodman bands, as well as his work with Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Art Tatum, and Oscar Peterson, amongst others. For more information, to view our entire catalog, or to purchase the film, please go to www.view.com
Channel: Music
Uploaded: October 12, 2007 at 7:33 pm
Author: VIEWjazz
Length: 01:30
Rating: 5.00
Views: 5260
Tags: Baily Band Bellson Big Brecker Concert Geller Jazz Louis Music Soloff
Video Comments
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elvischevy (June 8, 2008 at 2:42 pm)
fab .. great drummer ,,1st class,,
bigbossmatt (May 12, 2008 at 12:30 pm)
hehe at 13 sec to 20 seconds it almost sounds like an arrangement of the betwitched theme
gregoryburrows (January 14, 2008 at 11:06 pm)
That's Howard Johnson on baritone sax. Louie is a beautiful human being--I got to hang with him for a few days when I was a youngster in my early 20s (Goodman record date). He radiates warmth when he plays, and notice how he leads with his arm movements/everything is big & generous.
bgibb101 (January 6, 2008 at 10:28 am)
I agree. Louie is still a fantastic drummer. I recently recently received a very nice letter from him along with a signed photo. Thought I had better get them before the legend is gone.Thanks for posting this great clip.
jmsbk12345 (January 4, 2008 at 10:11 pm)
Fabulous music. The only drummer in the world who could hold his own with Buddy Rich. |
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