On the accompanying cd, the drums sit low in the mix so you can play along with louies. He was the pioneer of the double bass drum concept. Gretsch remembers louie bellson gretsch drums partner. He began playing with ted fio rito, and he replaced gene krupa in benny goodmans band by the time he was seventeen years old.
In 1946, with ted fio ritos commercial band, he inaugurated the use of two bass drums, which increases the drummers ability to propel a large group. Louie bellson is a wonderful man and has had a phenomenal career. Hudson music produces the finest instructional howto videos and lesson books for drums, bass and guitar. Background on louie bellsons various drum sets and endorsements. Classic drum solos by louis bellson, art blakey, cozy cole.
The alfred instructional dvd louie bellson musical drummer shows bellson at his bestleading an allstar quintet through seven compositions that illustrate a variety of drumming styles and techniques. Zildjian louie bellson artist series signature drumsticks. Alfred is proud to present a special collection of medium to mediumdifficult snare drum solos and duets. Some of the guys from louies band gave clinics during the day, and we got the chance to hang with them. Bellson worked for benny goodman in 1943 and again in 194546. I have long been a fan of his amazing technique and musical ability. Clearly and simply, belson isolates and analyzes the drummers part in tunes that demonstrate swing, samba, shuffle, bossa nova and. Jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader who was known to improvise his arrangements and who performed with benny goodman early in his career. This is louie bellsons rogers drum set used in the later 60s. He toured with jazz at the philharmonic, and later organized his own band and did a concert tour with his wife pearl bailey. Wed like to think he was so happy about the election that he jumped up and broke his hip. Louie often experimented with different types of drums and drum setups. See more ideas about louie bellson, drums and vintage drums. He was the 1994 recipient of the american jazz masters award from the national endowment for the arts.
Michele kalo rated it it was amazing nellson 21, louie was featured performing with the u. Louie bellson legacy the official louie bellson website. Bellson was born in rock falls, illinois in 1924, where his father owned a music store. Background on louie bellsons various drum sets and. As an author, he published more than a dozen books on drums and percussion. Louie bellson the dynamic drums of louie bellson discogs. His father ran a music store in moline, illinois, and louie learned to play drums and piano starting at age three, and also learned the basics of brass and string instruments during his youth. If you can play the material in this book, you can handle just about any snare drum part youre likely to encounter. May 17, 2019 bellson and his first wife, the actress and singer pearl bailey married 19521990, had the second highest number of appearances at the white house only bob hope had more. He was also a pioneer in using two bass drums which was not done before his time.
Modern reading text in 44 for all instruments bellson, louis, breines, gil on. Louie bellson louie belson was thrilled to see verve reissue soul on top, his 1970 collaboration with james brown, a week after his 80th birthday on july 6. Louie bellson honors 12 superdrummers using the music from louies album their time was the greatest, this book cd package offers the chance to play along with the handwritten charts as if you were the drummer during the actual recording of the album. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from louis bellson at the discogs marketplace. These would be especially helpful for a percussionist. The album features the drummers swinging big band backing the godfather of. As a special bonus, an introduction to double bass drumming is provided. Louie was one of the most incredible players of all time, and to have one of his sets in our shop is a true honor. The musical drummer, published by manhattan music in 1993.
Jazz rock beats by louis bellson is a short, concise drum set method book containing pages of exercises meant to help drummers get comfortable with contemporary rhythms and grooves as of 1970. Louie bellson biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Using the music from louies album their time was the greatest, this book cd package offers the chance to play along with the handwritten charts used for the actual recording session. Born july 6, 1924 in rock falls, illinois as luigi paulino alfredo francesco antonio balassoni, louie bellson grew up in a musical atmosphere. Bellson was a vice president at remo, a drum company. Benny goodman, tommy dorsey, duke ellington, count basie, ella fitzgerald, pearl bailey and countless others. This book has become a classic in all musicians libraries for rhythmic analysis and. Written by the late jazz drumming legend louie bellson 19242009, the exclusive collection includes some of the last few snare drum solos he ever wrote. This book has become a classic in all musicians libraries for rhythmic analysis and study. Louis bellson drum method complete paperback november 1, 1991 by louis bellson author, henry bellson author. Gretsch remembers louie bellson gretsch drums partner in innovation louie bellsons career was remarkable for many reasons. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. For all instruments, louis bellson, alfred music publishing, 1963, 1457466376, 9781457466373, 91 pages.
Louie bellson, drum clinic, 1991 front row, clear snare drum view duration. Some of the guys from louie s band gave clinics during the day, and we got the chance to hang with them. Designed to teach syncopation within 44 time, the exercises also. Louie bellson honors 12 superdrummers using the music from louie s album their time was the greatest, this book cd package offers the chance to play along with the handwritten charts as if you were the drummer during the actual recording of the album. By placing some syncopated accent marks, and adding some triplet figures for the hihat and bass drum to play, lesson one in bellson became some of the most interesting and challenging exercises id ever seen. He was a jazz educator, bandleader, arranger and composer. Louie bellson drum explosion to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Louie was an endorser for many different drum companies.
Purchase here modern reading text in 44 by louie bellson and gil breines alfred a good followup to podemskis text, this book includes patterns that can be used much like the ones in syncopation. Louis bellson born luigi paulino alfredo francesco antonio balassoni on july 6, 1924 february 14, 2009, known by the stage name louie bellson his own preferred spelling, although he is often seen in sources as louis bellson, was an american jazz drummer. We were friends ever since and i treasure the times we had working our drum chops together. He was a composer, arranger, bandleader, and jazz educator, and is credited with pioneering the use of two bass drums. This guide is written for the advanced to professional drummer and composer.
His father ran a music store in moline, illinois, and louie learned to play drums and piano starting at. Bellson, a jazz drummer, was inducted into the big band and jazz hall of fame in 1993. Amazon giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers. The album features the drummers swinging big band backing the godfather of soul on a program of ballads and jazz standards. The louie bellson the musical drummer by louie bellson, 9780769229973, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Background on louie bellson s various drum sets and endorsements. Pablo rivas rated it it was amazing sep 26, louie bellson was one of the interview subjects at his home in southern calif. Correlated pagebypage with alfreds drum method, book 1 by sandy feldstein and dave black, each duet incorporates newly learned rudiments and snare drum techniques in. Louie bellson famous drummers drummer forum drum forum. Bellson and his first wife, the actress and singer pearl bailey married 19521990, had the second highest number of appearances at the white house only bob hope had more. Please make these events available on his website in what ever format that will work there. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Bellson then replaced buddy rich, with whom he is often compared, in the tommy dorsey band 194749.
In this special interview, bellson discusses the many facets of his career, his innovative double bass drum. Jazz rock beats by louie bellson drum set method book. Love of and dedication to music, fostered at a young age by his father, prepared bellson for the bands of ted fiorito, benny goodman, harry james, tommy dorsey and duke ellington. Louie bellson honors 12 superdrummers their time was. Gretsch remembers louie bellson gretsch drums partner in. Hearing the chart live, i noticed that there were 4 exchanges back and forth, but on the album there are only 3.
At age 15, louie bellson invented the double bass drum setup. I first met louie in 1977 when he endorsed my first drum book, doubledrum. I followed the lessons as written, logically and sequentially, and did just that. Louie bellson interesting stories about famous people. The louie bellson kit shown here is a kit that louie used for a clinic in the very early 80s, but it is not a kit that he toured with. He was at work with his biographer on a book chronicling his career and bearing. Louie was not only a great drummer but a great person and i will always miss him. This is very interesting the drum companies and endorsements louie was with even with pearl. Listen to your favorite songs from louie bellson honors 12 superdrummers their time was the greatest.
The obituary was featured in legacy on february 17, 2009. Oct 21, 2019 louis bellson was the stage name for luigi paulino alfredo francesco antonio ballassoni. On the accompanying cd, the drums sit low in the mix so you can play along with louies band as if you were the drummer during the recording of the album. In this special interview, bellson discusses the many facets of his career, his innovative double bass drum concept and the function of the. Steve maxwell vintage and custom drums historical drum sets. The cd is included with this copy, and in fact has not been taken out of the packaging its unused. Quartet, the count basie trio, the duke ellington orchestra, the louie bellson drum explosion, the louie bellson quartet. He was born in rock falls, illinois on july 6, 1924 and he died february 14, 2009. The talent of louie bellson has been recognized world wide for many years. Ever wonder who started and revolutionized drumming with the use of the double bass drum set up. Louis bellson was the stage name for luigi paulino alfredo francesco antonio ballassoni. He performed with the orchestras of ted fiorito, benny goodman, the dorsey brothers, harry james, duke ellington, and count basie. The set consists of 9x, 16x16, 214x22, 5x14 chrome dyna, canister throne, bd pedals and high hat stand.
Louis bellson drum method complete paperback november 1, 1991 by louis bellson author, henry bellson author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In musical terms, few, if any drummers, could match his achievements. He was the pioneer of the double bass drum concept, essentially drawing the first designs for this set up when he was 15 years old. 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 the. The doublebass, including conception bellson, first embodiment bellson wted fio rito band, early 40s, contemporary use ray mckinley and eventual manufacture gretsch. He was inducted into the modern drummer hall of fame in 1985. His music event on 4182020 but i have stopped using facebook and deleted my account there. Nov 01, 2004 louie bellson louie belson was thrilled to see verve reissue soul on top, his 1970 collaboration with james brown, a week after his 80th birthday on july 6. He pioneered the use of two bass drums instead of one.
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