tag:louiebellson.com,2005:/blogs/news-5141ffd0-7f4f-43db-abe3-f5cd5ec8aeb6?p=2
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2024-02-05T15:16:50-08:00
Louie Bellson Legacy -- the OFFICIAL Louie Bellson website!
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2024-02-05T15:16:50-08:00
2024-02-05T23:27:52-08:00
Louie Bellson Centennial: LB100
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</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><figure class="table"><table align="center" border="0" bgcolor="#b8ad9b" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="640"><tbody><tr><td><figure class="table" style="width:640px;"><table align="center" bgcolor="#b8ad9b" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="640"><tbody><tr><td><figure class="table" style="width:640px;"><table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="center" width="640"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0px 40px;text-align:center;"><figure class="table"><table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="center" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="background-color:#d3d3d3;" id="bodyText-22"><span class="text-big"><strong>July 6, 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of LOUIE BELLSON, the renowned drummer, composer, band leader and six-time Grammy nominee.</strong></span></td></tr></tbody></table></figure></td></tr></tbody></table></figure></td></tr></tbody></table></figure></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><figure class="table"><table align="center" border="0" bgcolor="#000000" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="640"><tbody><tr><td><figure class="table" style="width:640px;"><table align="center" bgcolor="#000000" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="640"><tbody><tr><td>
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<p><span class="text-big"><span>To memorialize not only his enduring works, but also the man himself. </span></span></p>
<p><span class="text-big"><span>Worldwide activities are being planned all year long.</span></span></p>
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<p><span class="text-big" style="color:rgb(165,40,52);"><span><strong>MEDIA</strong></span></span><br><span class="text-big"><span>For example, on July 6 (and throughout the year), bands and radio stations will feature Bellson music selecting from his numerous recordings.</span></span><br><br><span class="text-big" style="color:rgb(165,40,52);"><span><strong>FESTIVAL</strong></span></span><br><span class="text-big"><span>The most notable live event will be the special Centennial Celebration of the annual <strong>Bellson Music Fest</strong> in his hometown of Rock Falls, IL on June 8. For your convenience, here’s the link to the first </span></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tj9KQwxrTw8LKgazBLEbv7OQUabJB4kt/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" data-link-id="1275306801"><span class="text-big"><span><u>press_release</u></span></span></a><span class="text-big"><span>.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="text-big" style="color:rgb(165,40,52);"><span><strong>FAN INPUT</strong></span></span><br><span class="text-big"><span>How will <strong>you</strong> observe LB100? Tell us in the </span></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://louiebellson.com/guestbook" target="_blank" data-link-id="1275306803"><span class="text-big"><span><u>Guestbook</u></span></span></a><span class="text-big"><span> where, as always, we encourage you to share <strong>your</strong> Louie Bellson experience. Click/browse </span></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://louiebellson.com/guestbook" target="_blank" data-link-id="1275306805"><span class="text-big"><span><u>Guestbook</u></span></span></a><span class="text-big"><span> for Centennial tributes coming in.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="text-big" style="color:rgb(165,40,52);"><span><strong>Got Ideas?</strong></span></span><br><span class="text-big"><span>Let us know so we can publicize through our BellsonBeat Newsletter. Contact </span></span><a class="no-pjax" href="mailto:bellson_1@att.net"><span class="text-big"><span><u>Mrs. B</u></span></span></a><span class="text-big"><span> & the Bellson Beat.</span></span></p>
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Louie Bellson Legacy -- the OFFICIAL Louie Bellson website!
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2022-05-09T15:14:39-07:00
2024-02-05T15:13:51-08:00
Double-Bass Revisited
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bellson the Tech Innovator</strong><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://drummagazine.com/double-bass-legends-a-short-history-2/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=%F0%9F%A5%81+DRUM%21+Weekly&utm_campaign=DW+%7C+March+5%2C+2022+%7C+Sponsored+by+180+DRUMS" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/1ffb797d50d3e38e6d78cc5c6bc2916bb448ecfd/original/apollophoto.gif/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a><strong>DRUM! WEEKLY</strong>’s (3-5-2022) Story of the Week “<strong>Double Bass Legends: A Short History”</strong> leads with Louie Bellson, inventor of the double-bass drum setup. <em>(Tap pic for story)</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bellson</strong> pioneered double-bass, but his pal <strong>Bozzio</strong> takes it to a new level!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CbjBjXXNQE1/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=%F0%9F%A5%81+DRUM%21+Weekly&utm_campaign=DW+%7C+April+9%2C+2022+%7C+Sponsored+by+180+DRUM" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/02739b2c6ee482bb4c3932193288a97ddcb0c10d/original/bozzio-huge-drumset.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Terry Bozzio's incredible drum solo (tap pic for video)</p>
<p style="text-align: right;"><em>"Terry, man, ya gotta be kiddin'!" --Mrs. B </em></p>
<p style="text-align: right;"><em>What say you? <a contents="Guestbook" data-link-label="GUESTBOOK" data-link-type="page" href="/guestbook" target="_blank">Guestbook</a> </em></p>
<p><em>(from our May 2022 Newsletter)</em></p>
<p>Q: Remember the gigantic Bozzio drumset in last month’s newsletter? We asked for your opinions and boy, did you respond!</p>
<p>For example, fan Randy Heitin wrote: </p>
<p>“Since the last email connected Bells[on] with Terry Bozzio I thought I would send along a picture I took at the 1993 Modern Drummer Drum Festival of Terry Bozzio literally at the feet of the double bass drum ‘master’ seeing how it's done.”</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/c25f7befcd2563b3656f97fff371efb2b9adca87/original/bozzio-watches-bellson.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Further, Randy reminisces: </p>
<p>“Another highlight of the 1993 Festival for me was when I was standing in the back of the theatre with Lou when Ginger Baker was performing. During the Q&A portion of Baker's performance he fielded a question about his use of double bass drums. While answering the question he made it clear that the man who invented and introduced the use of double bass drums to the world was Louie Bellson. The crowd applauded as Louie grabbed my arm and said "Did you hear what he said". As you may be aware, Baker popularized the use of 2 bass drums in the 60's and was unfairly credited with its creation by the Rock crowd of that time. It was neat to be with Lou and feel his reaction to Baker's acknowledgment.” </p>
<p style="text-align: right;"><em>Mrs. B responds: “Wow – works for me!” </em></p>
<p style="text-align: right;"><em>Have your say: <a contents="Guestbook" data-link-label="GUESTBOOK" data-link-type="page" href="/guestbook" target="_blank">Guestbook</a> </em></p>
<p style="text-align: right;"><em>For more on double-bass history: <a contents="Early Drumsets" data-link-label="Early Drumsets" data-link-type="page" href="/early-drumsets" style="" target="_blank">Early Drumsets</a></em></p>
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Louie Bellson Legacy -- the OFFICIAL Louie Bellson website!
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2021-02-04T11:05:00-08:00
2021-02-04T11:06:51-08:00
Poetry Book by Bellson
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#ffc107;"><strong><span class="font_xl">The Poetic Thoughts and Verses of Louie Bellson </span></strong></span></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://hudsonmusic.com/product/the-poetic-thoughts-and-verses-of-louie-bellson/" style="" target="_blank"><img src="https://hudsonmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/Louie-Bellson-Poetry-Book-Cover-600x871.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong><span class="font_xl"><a contents="HudsonMusic.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://hudsonmusic.com/product/the-poetic-thoughts-and-verses-of-louie-bellson" style="" target="_blank">www.HudsonMusic.com</a> </span></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Compiled & edited by Dave Black </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Featuring the thoughts, insights and musings of Louie Bellson</span></p>
<p><img src="https://bucket.mlcdn.com/a/1271/1271294/images/4b2a8ea7a9a4119913d7848aaf53b5ecec3a54d8.png" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Louie Bellson had a little-known passion for writing poetry.<br>Hudson Music is proud to publish the prose and poetry of Louie Bellson, a man universally loved as a gentle and kind soul—as well as a towering figure in the world of drumming.<br>_______________________________________________</span></p>
Louie Bellson Legacy -- the OFFICIAL Louie Bellson website!
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2021-01-01T13:29:54-08:00
2021-01-03T15:42:07-08:00
iJazzMusic - Bellson Charts
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#ffc107;"><strong><span class="font_xl">Louie Bellson charts now available in repertoire of </span></strong></span></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ijazzmusic.com/" style="" target="_blank"><img src="https://bucket.mlcdn.com/a/1271/1271294/images/33603daa40f799696667626def499121774d1d03.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong><span class="font_xl"><a contents="iJazzMusic.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ijazzmusic.com/" style="" target="_blank">www.iJazzMusic.com</a> </span></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">A new non-profit jazz music publishing company </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Digital download of all music & books!</span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/639068e4864434f322d9c3aeb3dd08319649875b/original/louie-reads-chart-onstage.gif/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Featuring the Most Outstanding Composers/Arrangers/Authors from<br>Europe, Asia, South America and the United States.</span></p>
<p><img src="https://downbeat.com/images/magazine/DB21_01WEB.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><span class="font_large">See Ad: Jan 2021 Downbeat, p. 65</span></em></p>
Louie Bellson Legacy -- the OFFICIAL Louie Bellson website!
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2020-01-27T15:20:21-08:00
2020-02-01T19:15:15-08:00
Bellson Legacy Website Makes Transition to new WebHost
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/3f8c6fac81f53cedf93d33cc321016a02f6319b5/original/lb-legacy-logo-white-circle-300-dpi-2-inch.gif/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><span class="font_large">Jan 31, 2020, Louie Bellson Legacy Website says<font size="2"> </font></span><span class="font_large">farewell to <span style="color:#2ecc71;"><strong>HostBaby</strong></span>, (who's closing down),</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">and hello to our new webhost, <span style="color:#e67e22;"><strong>BandZoogle</strong></span>. Welcome!</span></p>
<p><em><span class="font_large">(Note: Former url louiebellson.<strong>info</strong> is now fully updated to louiebellson.<strong>COM</strong>.)</span></em></p>
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Louie Bellson Legacy -- the OFFICIAL Louie Bellson website!
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2019-09-05T17:00:00-07:00
2020-01-26T17:35:22-08:00
Tech Help - Making an Approved / Safe Sender
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #00ccff; font-size: medium;"><strong>Q:</strong> </span>Ever have to pull Bellson Beat email out from your Spam Folder?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Don’t let Spam grab your email ever again!</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #00ccff;"><strong>Solution:</strong></span> Put The Bellson Beat on your Safe Senders List.</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">How? Simply treat the email address</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a>bellsonbeat@louiebellson.info</a> as a filter.</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="https://bucket.mlcdn.com/a/1271/1271294/images/702a692ae98e1eb179ec35ef5b266e5a7c7e952c.png/629bc10409f4fb61d80df098b9e87031ea2fb2a3.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="85" width="85" /></span></p>
<p data-redactor-style-cache="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">On your email screen, go to the gear icon at far right: Settings</span></p>
<p data-redactor-style-cache="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">> More Settings > Filters > Add new filters ></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">> In “Filter name,” enter bellsonbeat@louiebellson.info</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">> "Choose a folder to move to" choose "Inbox" (or folder of your choice)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">> Save</span></p>
Louie Bellson Legacy -- the OFFICIAL Louie Bellson website!
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2019-06-06T17:00:00-07:00
2021-02-04T11:39:41-08:00
New Bellson Video Just Released!
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<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-family: 'Rock Salt',serif; font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">New Video Acclaims Louie Bellson</span></strong></span></p>
<p data-redactor-style-cache="text-align: center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">latest addition to the</span></p>
<p data-redactor-style-cache="text-align: center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">"Heart of the Story w/Gary Metivier" Series</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">produced by</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Associated Press & Emmy award-winning journalist Gary Metivier</strong></span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="color: #00ccff; font-family: 'Droid Serif',serif; font-size: large;"><strong>World's Best Drummer:</strong></span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="color: #00ccff; font-family: 'Droid Serif',serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Bellson Beats, The Heart of the Story</strong></span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sv7Fbgt1L6s" width="560"></iframe></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Comments, please!</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Let us know Let Gary know</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;"> [<a href="http://www.louiebellson.com/guestbook/" target="_blank">Bellson Guestbook</a>] [<a href="http://metiviermedia.com/" target="_blank">Metivier Media</a>]</span></p>
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2019-04-30T17:00:00-07:00
2020-01-26T16:59:24-08:00
Mrs. B gets "Key to City" at Bellson Music Concert
<p style="text-align: center;"> <em><img src="https://bucket.mlcdn.com/a/1271/1271294/images/c884ea2172fdaea3e169fc8655c00ac205edb64d.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="334" width="538" /></em><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><em>Mrs. B had a wonderful trip to the</em></span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Lobster',serif;">Sterling Municipal Band</span><span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Lobster',serif;"> </span><span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Lobster',serif;">Spring Concert of Bellson Music</span></span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">featuring Guest artist Josh Duffee</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;"><em>Wed May 1, 2019 Sterling, Illinois</em></span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;"><em><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/8da619e508bc14244a0d85734fb691d4d28ff784/original/sterling-1key-accept-with-lb-drum.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDA3eDMwNSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="" height="305" style="margin-right: 4px; margin-left: 4px; " width="407" /></em></span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mayor Lee presents Duffee and Mrs. B with "Keys to the City" of Sterling, Illinois.</span></p>
<p align="center"><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="https://bucket.mlcdn.com/a/1271/1271294/images/995306cf6fc817906e2d902e2692408445dcb45e.png" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" height="406" style="margin-right: 3px; margin-left: 3px; " width="305" /></span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Featured musician Josh Duffee plays with Orchestra on Bellson drumset donated by Mrs. B.</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #00ccff;"> </span><span style="color: #00ccff;"><span style="color: #00ccff;"><strong>A Tale of 2 Drummers</strong></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Just in case you missed the short promo video, here it is again for your convenience. KWQC-TV News (1:51) Watch this inspiring clip now! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a class="image-link" href="https://www.kwqc.com/video?vid=508490072" target="_blank"><img src="https://arewazone.files.wordpress.com/2018/12/play-now-button-png-play-now-button-png-transparent-image-420.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="43" width="119" /></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">__________________________________________________________</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><em>Comments on Video Clip or Concert? Let us know your thoughts in the . . .</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff9900; font-size: medium;"><strong><a href="http://www.louiebellson.com/guestbook/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff9900;"><em>Guestbook</em></span></a></strong></span></p>
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2019-03-31T17:00:00-07:00
2020-01-26T17:01:12-08:00
Address Update - 2019
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS7kXZi1OjlwozUuQgZvHFWoltaoWxnDpc0M8HOdliNgon61hFHxQ" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="" height="130" style="margin-right: 3px; margin-left: 3px; " width="195" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Announcing a new postal address for </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Percussion Power, Louie Bellson Legacy and M.U.S.I.C. Publishing Co.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">See <a href="http://louiebellson.com/contact/" target="_blank">CONTACT</a> page.</span></p>
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2018-12-31T16:00:00-08:00
2019-02-08T05:22:31-08:00
Commemorative Issue fetes Louie Bellson, et. al.
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffff00; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>Drumhead Magazine </strong><strong>honors</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #00ccff; font-family: 'Rock Salt',serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>Elvin, Louie, Mitch, Papa Jo</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="https://drumheadmag.com/product/drumhead-special-issue-no-3-drumhead-legends-v-3-elvin-jones-louie-bellson/" target="_blank"><img src="https://i1.wp.com/drumheadmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DH-SIP_Legends-V3-450W.jpg?zoom=1.440000057220459&fit=450,594&ssl=1" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="" height="354" width="268" /></a></p>
<p><span>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Drumhead Legends, vol. 3<br> </strong><em>Special Commemorative Issue</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Elvin Jones • Louie Bellson • Mitch Mitchell • Papa Jo Jones </strong></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Their Story</span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"> Their Impact</span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"> Their Legacy</span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"> Their Gear</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Untold Stories! Unpublished Photos!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Style & Analysis, Transcriptions, Recommended Listening & more.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>To order, click <a href="https://drumheadmag.com/product/drumhead-special-issue-no-3-drumhead-legends-v-3-elvin-jones-louie-bellson/" target="_blank">cover</a> ---><a href="/files/426805/bellsonia-order-form-dec-2016.doc" target="_blank"><br></a></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=http%3A%2F%2Flouiebellson.info%2Fimg%2FThumbnail_-_Mrs._B.gif&t=1549660622&ymreqid=2f9a88e3-c2f3-0e97-1caa-41015b014600&sig=0O3o.zBnRuGzgPhu8hvsDg--~C" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" id="yiv8757208104ydp52fc6155yiv3371608665yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1520887343169_9241" style="margin-right: 4px; margin-left: 4px; " width="75" />Mrs. B was really knocked out by the magnificent,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">comprehensive 27-page article on Louie Bellson</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">in the Jan/Feb Special Commemorative issue.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Order (print & digital) direct from <a href="https://click.mlsend2.com/link/c/YT0xMDg2NDA5Nzk0MDAyMDk3NDkwJmM9azFzMCZlPTUxODgmYj0yMzA2MzM5MzAmZD14NWkzbjNq.eYyI6bIEc_A6FicNd8XcOYtrO-oYpqCeTAtAWlNY0Wc" target="_blank">Drumhead Magazine</a>.</span></p>
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2018-10-23T17:00:00-07:00
2018-10-24T05:26:58-07:00
DRUM COFFEE SHOP with Bellson blend!
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<dt>Thanks to Bellson fan J.Wheeler, we were recently made aware that:</dt>
<dt><span style="font-size: medium;">(Fitz & The Tantrums) Drummer John Wicks and his wife Jenna created this Italian-inspired, espresso bar and bakery with an online presence as well. <span style="color: #ff0000; background-color: #000000;"><strong>DRUM COFFEE</strong></span> has a star-driven backstory!</span></dt>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.drumcoffeemt.com/about/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.drumcoffeemt.com/files/slider/slide-05.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="158" width="320" /></a> <a href="http://www.drumcoffeemt.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.drumcoffeemt.com/files/images/drum-coffee-logo-red.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="121" width="121" /></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Order Louie Bellson, Elvin Jones, etc. coffee ONLINE!!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Go to <a id="yiv3834768440yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1540247900874_45734" href="http://www.drumcoffeemt.com/" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">http://www.drumcoffeemt.com/</a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://squareup.com/store/drum-coffee" target="_blank"><img src="https://d2isyty7gbnm74.cloudfront.net/unsafe/646x646/https://square-production.s3.amazonaws.com/files/7a5593a72a5cc73fdae717ba8c3c31c3a82efeda/original.jpeg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="159" width="159" /></a> <a href="https://squareup.com/store/drum-coffee" target="_blank"><img src="https://d2isyty7gbnm74.cloudfront.net/unsafe/646x646/https://square-production.s3.amazonaws.com/files/ccd9746e634a44f89682e3ac5790296e6dc7fe86/original.jpeg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="156" width="156" /></a><span> </span><a href="https://squareup.com/store/drum-coffee" target="_blank"><img src="https://d2isyty7gbnm74.cloudfront.net/unsafe/646x646/https://square-production.s3.amazonaws.com/files/dedc07a91a601ce561d8f8c84a120451f950faf7/original.jpeg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="159" width="159" /></a></span></p>
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2018-09-06T17:00:00-07:00
2018-10-06T07:23:38-07:00
Mrs. B @ Computer History Museum, Silicon Valley
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="color: #ffcc00;">From STEM to STEAM: How an Engineer Wrote a Play</span> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Screening of the science film <em>Humanity Needs Dreamers: A Visit With Marie Curie</em>.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/wcai/files/styles/medium/public/201511/MarieLL_Small.jpeg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="150" style="margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; display: block;" width="224" /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>Marie Curie (left) and Susan Marie Frontczak as Marie Curie (right)</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">The film was followed by a lively panel discussion – “From Stem to Steam” exploring the intersection of STEM and the performing arts—and why STEAM is vital in shaping global opportunities in the 21st century.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">As panelist, <strong>Mrs. B</strong>, drew parallels between her life and Mme. Curie’s; as well as relating her (Mrs. B’s) Stem/Steam life transition from scientist to artist manager. Panelists included:</span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/e379cf4e66685ad956301aeb7ef0b0003c739dfd/original/chm-panelists-img-1085-crop.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDM3eDI3NSJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="275" style="margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; display: block;" width="437" /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Dale DeBakcsy</strong>, writer/artist for Women in Science, the Cartoon History of Humanism and Frederick the Great. <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.womenyoushouldknow.net/"><span style="font-size: small;">www.womenyoushouldknow.net</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Susan Marie Frontczak</strong>, the film’s solo performer, engineer & playwright. <a href="http://www.storysmith.org/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.storysmith.org</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Francine Bellson</strong>, physicist/engineer & wife/manager of jazz drummer Louie Bellson, the "Physicist & the Percussionist". <a href="http://www.louiebellson.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.louiebellson.com</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Jen Myronuk</strong>, the film’s producer & director, founder of Stem-On-Stage. <a href="http://www.stemonstage.org/"><span style="font-size: small;">www.stemonstage.org</span></a></span></p>
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2017-10-10T17:00:00-07:00
2020-02-09T20:35:50-08:00
Mrs. B Speaks at M.I.T. (her alma-mater)
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a><img src="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/60/41/e5/6041e526111af5bbf71ade7117e03cfd.jpg" class="size_medium justify_inline border_" alt="" height="230" /> <img src=" https://fastconsultants.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mit-logo.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="145" /><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="vimeo" data-video-id="330925675" data-video-thumb-url="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/776777783_295x166.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/330925675" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320"></iframe></a></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">At the screening of a new film “Humanity Needs Dreamers – A Visit with Marie Curie” Mrs. B had been asked to enhance the event with her presentation “Achievement Against the Odds” wherein she related her own beginnings of becoming a scientist while overcoming limitations, political, social constraints, etc.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Further, she explored her relationship with former MIT classmate Astronaut Ronald McNair and the NASA Challenger Space Shuttle story. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">And finally, referenced the career presentation she’d developed with late husband Louie Bellson, “The Physicist & the Percussionist.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Produced by the living history film company “STEM On Stage,” the Oct 11 event was sponsored by the Kavli Institute and the Department of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Mass.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Mrs. B was quite moved that her talk was not only held in the Ronald McNair bldg., but also in the very same room where MIT physicist, LIGO Nobelist Rainer Weiss had just been honored the week before!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSds22S7uMG14qpzompjcPZkzJFUF2PusUJA1urJyEF1wdU0GQ/viewform" target="_blank">Link to Flyer</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Contact: STEM On Stage, Jen Myronuk <jen@stemonstage.org></span><span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/551666b8310c793cf43896403d97606b3f1c98ba/original/marie-curie-in-lab-humanity-needs-dreamers.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
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2016-07-04T17:00:00-07:00
2020-01-26T17:08:59-08:00
Bellson Birthday Quiz
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-family: 'Fontdiner Swanky', serif; color: #ffcc00;">How’s your *BQ?</span></p>
<p align="center">*Bellson Quotient</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium; color: #00ffff;"><strong>Primary</strong></span></p>
<p><em>You’ll find answers to these easy facts (birth, awards, etc.) on the <a href="https://louiebellson.com/bio-beyond" target="_blank">Bio & Beyond</a> Page.</em></p>
<p>City of birth? City of teen yrs?<br>Notable Invention while in High School?<br>Nationwide competition that springboarded him into public recognition?<br>Whom did Bellson consider as his musical maestro?</p>
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<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium; color: #00ffff;"><strong>Intermediate</strong></span></p>
<p><em>For these tougher questions, click/search the links on <a href="https://louiebellson.com/bio-beyond" target="_blank">Bio & Beyond</a>, or <a href="https://louiebellson.com/early-drumsets" target="_blank">Drums/Early Drumsets</a> page.</em></p>
<p><span>Name 4 movies he performed in.</span><br><span>Name the 4 colleges which awarded Bellson Honorary Doctorates.</span><br><span>Name the CD Bellson recorded with James Brown.</span></p>
<p><span>Name the TV show Bellson served as music director for his 1st wife.</span></p>
<p><span>Name the career presentation Bellson developed with his 2nd wife.</span></p>
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<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium; color: #00ffff;"><strong>Comprehensive</strong></span></p>
<p><em>For these tougher questions, click/search the links on <a href="https://louiebellson.com/bio-beyond" target="_blank">Bio & Beyond</a>, or <a href="https://louiebellson.com/early-drumsets" target="_blank">Drums/Early Drumsets</a> page.</em></p>
<p>What other instrument did his father insist he learn? Why?<br>What was his 1st paid gig?<br>Name 3 early drummers who inspired Bellson.<br>What did he do during WWII?<br>What famous bandleader fired Bellson because Bellson’s drum solo was getting more applause than the bandleader’s?<br>What was “The Great James Robbery”?</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium; color: #ffcc00;"><strong>Score / Rating</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> 1 to 9 / Fan</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">10 to 12 / Devotee</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">13 to 15 / True Bellsonian!</p>
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2016-05-26T17:00:00-07:00
2020-01-26T17:11:04-08:00
Memorial Day Remembrances
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: Kranky, serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Memorial Day Remembrances</span></strong></span></p>
<p>Josh Duffee & son Chauncey visit the Louie Bellson Memorial in Moline, Illinois.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/5090f99ef78fd8972ea84b1e19db62b4405a0450/original/moline-walk-tour-2.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjU1eDIwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="200" width="255" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/e18ec62fbfbde0627e356e2522b6b4bceea26f0f/original/moline-walk-tour-3.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTUweDIwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="200" width="150" /></p>
<p>A loyal Bellson admirer and proponent of music heritage, Duffee played a vintage field snare drum at the dedication of the Monument in May, 2010.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/2d31e97a30a1b734a95788b617664d88a76b73c3/original/moline-walk-tour-6-crop-top.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mjk1eDIwMCJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="200" width="295" /></p>
<p><strong><video controls="controls" height="240" preload="auto" src="//s3.amazonaws.com/content.sitezoogle.com/u/392629/899a0d922c95bf8b0a7b09802d4a20294a274990/original/wqad-tv-5-20-10-bellson-memorial-converted-2016.m4v?0" style="float: right;" width="320"> </video></strong></p>
<p>WQAD-TV News story on May 20, 2010. Unveiling of the <strong>Louie Bellson Monument</strong> in his boyhood home and final resting place of Moline, Illinois <small>(Quad-Cities)</small>. </p>
<p><strong>Watch 50-sec Newsclip</strong><strong> </strong> >></p>
<p><span>Post your remembrances on the </span><a href="http://louiebellson.com/guestbook/" target="_blank">Guestbook</a><span> page.</span></p>
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2016-05-13T17:00:00-07:00
2016-05-27T03:39:36-07:00
Moline Heritage Walking Tour - Bellson Demo
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-size: medium;">Moline Heritage Walkin</span></strong></span><strong style="color: #ffcc00; font-size: medium;"><span>g Tour incls. Bellson Music Co.</span></strong></p>
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<p>May 14, at the exact location of the former Bellson Music Co., 1711 5th Ave., Moline Illinois.</p>
<p>Here, during the tour, local musician Josh Duffee gave demonstrations on the work of drummer Louie Bellson, whose father (Louis, Sr.) had owned the store which employed all the Bellson children. Check out the flyer for music lessons at prices hard to beat!</p>
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2016-04-24T17:00:00-07:00
2016-05-27T02:27:19-07:00
REMO BELLI, 88
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; background-color: #ffcc00;"><strong>Louie Bellson friend, business partner REMO BELLI passes at 88</strong></span></p>
<p>From Mrs. B, “A far-reaching industry icon, he was ‘best man’ at our wedding. Watch the Modern Drummer video clip, which I feel is the best (most inspirational) tribute.” (click) <a href="http://www.moderndrummer.com/site/2016/03/md-spotlight-wmini-documentary-remo-belli/">http://www.moderndrummer.com/site/2016/03/md-spotlight-wmini-documentary-remo-belli/</a></p>
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2014-03-06T16:00:00-08:00
2015-02-15T09:45:07-08:00
post Academy Awards -- The Legacy continues!
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<p><iframe align="right" frameborder="0" height="227" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0MXfZoQUOOs" style="font-size: small;" width="275"></iframe><span style="font-size: small;">Pharrell William's "Happy" is the highest-charting Oscar-nominate</span><span style="font-size: small;">d song performed at the Academy Awards program March 2.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Watch here as one of Mrs. B’s DrumMoms presents her 4-yr old son Andre' deftly covering the tune.</span></p>
<p id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395541598070_12828" class="yiv1131220638MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Mrs. B: "Well, it certainly made <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395541598070_12887">me</em></span> 'Happy'!"</span></p>
<p id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395541598070_12890" class="yiv1131220638MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Louie started at 3. The legacy continues!)</span></p>
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2013-08-11T17:00:00-07:00
2013-08-13T08:31:53-07:00
San Jose Jazz Festival 2013 - Highlights
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff00ff;"><span style="font-family: 'Rock Salt', serif;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #ffcc00;">Mrs. B at the San Jose Jazz Festival (Aug 9-10)</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p>Fri—<strong style="font-weight: bold;">DRUM! Night</strong> featuring <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Chad Smith, Cindy Blackman-Santana, </strong>and <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Jason Bittner.</strong></p>
<p><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Louie Bellson Legacy</strong> display—new products incl. Drummer Ts, DrumWife/Mom bags, aprons, etc.<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://louiebellson.info/mrs_bs_gift_shop/">http://louiebellson.info/mrs_bs_gift_shop/</a> </span>Bellson metal practice drumsticks <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://louiebellson.info/power_wrist_builders/">http://louiebellson.info/power_wrist_builders/</a></span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/c7b9133ce45c66309a5d90fd504435feb16e6123/original/sj-jazz-fest-2013-fri.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDE1NiJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="156" width="600" />Sat—Mrs. B welcomes <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio</strong> to SJ with art print of drummers & other gifts. <a href="http://drlonniesmith.com/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">http://drlonniesmith.com/</span></a></p>
<p>Sat—Mrs. B captures meeting of Dr. Lonnie Smith & <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Ben Vereen</strong>, backstage, before Vereen’s “Diabetes Doesn’t Hold Me Back” concert. <a href="http://www.standfordiabetes.org/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">http://www.standfordiabetes.org/</span></a></p>
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2013-05-18T17:00:00-07:00
2013-05-27T05:43:54-07:00
Chicago Drum Show 2013 – Highlights
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; font-size: medium; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #ffff99;">Chicago Drum Show, May 18-19, 2013</span></span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; font-size: medium; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #ffff99;">HIGHLIGHTS</span></span></strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>(pic 1)</strong> Mrs. B thanks the hundreds of visitors who warmly received her as she sold Bellson items at the <a href="http://www.powerwristbuilders.com/" target="_blank">Power Wrist Builders</a> booth. Items included <a href="http://louiebellson.info/charts/" target="_blank">Louie Bellson Big Band Charts</a>, <a href="http://louiebellson.info/power_wrist_builders/" target="_blank">Bellson signature PWB Sticks</a>, <a href="http://www.louiebellson.info/images/Website_Photos_-_Misc__300.jpg" target="_blank">Drum Art</a>, <a href="http://www.louiebellson.info/images/Website_Photos_-_T-shirts_300.jpg" target="_blank">Drum T's</a>, and the latest <a href="http://louiebellson.info/mrs_bs_gift_shop/" target="_blank">Drum Wife/Mom T-shirts</a> <em>(designed by Mrs. B)</em>.</p>
<p><strong>(pic 2)</strong> <a href="http://louiebellson.info/drum_equipment__layout/" target="_blank">Bellson Commemorative Snare</a>, anyone?</p>
<p><strong>(pic 3)</strong> Formal presentation of this <span style="color: #ffcc00;">stunning oil painting of Louie Bellson</span> by renowned drummer & artist Michael Del Priore, to Mrs. B. She plans eventual donation to museums in Bellson’s native Illinois, and, one day ... the Smithsonian! <em>(more to come)</em> <a href="http://www.delprioreportraits.com/">www.DelPriorePortraits.com</a>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>(pics 4-6)</strong><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">Clinicians </span><a style="text-align: center;" href="http://danielglass.com" target="_blank">Daniel Glass</a><span style="text-align: center;"> & </span><a style="text-align: center;" href="http://zorothedrummer.com/" target="_blank">Zoro</a><span style="text-align: center;"> pay respects, share memories of Louie Bellson w/ Mrs. B.</span></p>
<p>Misc. Notes: <em>Unfortunately, Lennie Dimuzio and Ed Shaughnessy were unable to attend, due to illness. </em><span style="font-style: italic;">Also, Mrs. B was very saddened to learn of the passings of several of Louie’s colleagues, incl. Neal Graham and Herb Brochstein</span>.</p>
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2013-03-27T17:00:00-07:00
2013-03-29T02:43:20-07:00
Robert Zildjian, 89
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Bellson colleague and friend <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Robert "RZ" Zildjian</strong>, founder of the Sabian Inc. musical cymbal manufacturing company, passed away in Boston at age 89.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><br>Zildjian founded Sabian in 1981 after parting with the family business, Avedis Zildjian Co.</span></p>
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2013-03-09T16:00:00-08:00
2013-03-25T04:12:47-07:00
Anthony J. Cirone - Launches New Website
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Bellson colleague and friend <strong><span style="color: #00ccff;">Tony Cirone</span></strong> writes:</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span>I just launched my new website <span style="color: #00ccff;"><a style="outline: 0px;" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.anthonyjcirone.com/infopage.asp?referer=mailid:2&page=1" target="_blank"><strong>www.anthonyjcirone.com</strong></a>.</span> Please cli</span><span>ck on </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">the link and view a complet</span><span style="font-size: small;">e listing of</span><span style="font-size: small;"> my </span><span style="font-size: small;">publications, i</span><span style="font-size: small;">ncluding 1</span><span style="font-size: small;">14</span><span style="font-size: small;"> text and resource books, music compositions, and edited texts. You can also listen to <strong>Audio Files</strong> of selected compo- sitions and can even sign up for a private <strong>Skype Internet Lesson.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Note from Mrs. B:</em> Click this photo to watch</span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong> Free Introductory Video. ^</strong></span></p>
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2013-01-20T16:00:00-08:00
2013-05-29T11:44:40-07:00
Bellson Incl. in Historic Jazz Photo Exhibit
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Jan 23 - Mar 8, 2013</span><br></strong></p>
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<p>An historical exhibit of over 60 images of internationally famous jazz notables including the first Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl in 1979, Joe Williams, Peggy Lee, Jack Sheldon, Chet Baker, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, <strong>LOUIE BELLSON</strong> and others.</p>
<p><span style="text-align: right;"> </span><a style="text-align: right;" href="http://www.valleyperformingartscenter.org/" target="_blank">Valley Performing Arts Ctr Website</a><span style="text-align: right;"> </span><a style="text-align: right;" href="http://www.jondeshlerjazz.com/" target="_blank">Jon Deshler Website</a></p>
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2013-01-19T16:00:00-08:00
2013-07-05T04:28:29-07:00
Now here: Conductor Guides!
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #00ccff;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: 'Rock Salt', serif;"><strong><span style="background-color: #808080;"><span style="background-color: #515151;">CHARTS FROM THE LOUIE BELLSON LIBRARY</span></span></strong> </span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Full arrangements for big band</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><small> coming ... Coming ... HERE NOW! 2013 ...</small><strong><strong> </strong></strong></span></span><span style="font-size: small; font-style: italic; text-align: center; color: #e0ffff;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="color: #ffcc00;"><span style="background-color: #000000;">Conductor Guides!!</span></span></strong></span></span></strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #00ccff;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">For full info, go to (click) <a href="http://louiebellson.info/charts/" target="_blank">CHARTS</a> page.</span></strong></span></span></p>
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2019-05-19T08:55:11-07:00
Address Update
<p><img src="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS7kXZi1OjlwozUuQgZvHFWoltaoWxnDpc0M8HOdliNgon61hFHxQ" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="" height="100" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px; " width="150" /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #d8bfd8; font-size: small;"><strong>Announcing the new postal address for Percussion Power, Louie Bellson Legacy and M.U.S.I.C. Publishing Co.</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: #d8bfd8; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">See</span> </span><a href="http://louiebellson.info/contact/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">CONTACT</span></a><span style="color: #d8bfd8; font-size: small;"> page.</span></strong></span></p>
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Louie Bellson Legacy -- the OFFICIAL Louie Bellson website!
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2013-01-13T16:00:00-08:00
2013-02-10T10:47:20-08:00
New Bellson Portrait Unveiled
<div><a href="/files/426797/louie-bellson-by-meryl-jaye.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/97fb7d2fef96c49fb91b33580baa081e719ee319/original/louie-bellson-by-meryl-jaye.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTI1eDEwMiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="" height="102" style="background-color: transparent; margin: 0px 2px; padding: 5px; " width="125" /></a></div>
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<img src="http://merryljaye.com/images/Merryl-Jaye-painting-2011.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" height="94" style="background-color: transparent; margin: 0px 2px; padding: 5px; vertical-align: baseline; " width="125" /><span style="font-size: small;">A dynamic new portrait of <strong><span style="color: #00ccff;">Louie Bellson</span></strong> has been unveiled; this time by celebrated painter, Merryl Jaye. Jazz greats selected for their preeminence in their field, her subjects have been vividly rendered as she captures on canvas the emotion and spontaneity of jazz in live performance.</span>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: initial; color: #e4dffa;" href="http://merryljaye.com/" target="_blank">Merryl Jaye Studio</a> <span style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: right;">For larger view, click thumbnail above.) ^</span></span></div>
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<p style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.5em;">Order 8.5"x11” <strong>Art <span style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 1.5em;">Pr</span></strong><span style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 1.5em;"><strong>int</strong> via </span><a style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 1.5em;" href="/files/426803/mrs-b-order-form-pdf-2-7-13.pdf" target="_blank">Mrs. B's Order Form</a></p>
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Louie Bellson Legacy -- the OFFICIAL Louie Bellson website!
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2013-01-11T16:00:00-08:00
2013-02-10T10:46:53-08:00
Video Page Updated
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<span style="font-size: small;">The </span><a style="font-size: small;" href="http://louiebellson.info/videos/" target="_blank">VIDEOs</a><span style="font-size: small;"> page, which had been falling into disrepair last year, has been updated and refreshed for the new year.</span>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Take a look now: </span><a style="font-size: small;" href="http://louiebellson.info/videos/" target="_blank">VIDEOS</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Know of other (legal) Bellson videoclips online? If so, send the link to <a style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: initial; color: #e4dffa; text-align: -webkit-center;" href="mailto:bellson_1@att.net">bellson_1@att.net</a> for our consideration. Thanks.</span></p>
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Louie Bellson Legacy -- the OFFICIAL Louie Bellson website!
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2013-01-09T16:00:00-08:00
2013-04-21T11:31:36-07:00
Mike Wimberly, 69
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span>We were informed today</span> that world-class bass trombonist <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Mike Wimberly</strong> passed away Nov. 21, 2012. A thirty-year veteran of the <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Louie Bellson Big Band</strong>, he played with the Gerald Wilson Orchestra and traveled on the road with Buddy Rich.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">He recorded with Thelonius Monk and many other greats; was a member of the Della Reese Show band, and played in various all-star jazz orchestras over the years — at the Hollywood Bowl, the Grammies, etc.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Notes of remembrance may be written in the <a href="http://louiebellson.info/guestbook/" target="_blank">Guestbook</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: x-small;">Also, see Linda Neal's letter written in the </span><a style="font-size: x-small;" href="http://louiebellson.info/guestbook/" target="_blank">Guestbook</a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Feb 10.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo by Mrs. B</span></p>
Louie Bellson Legacy -- the OFFICIAL Louie Bellson website!
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2012-12-19T16:00:00-08:00
2012-12-25T04:23:40-08:00
Holiday Wishes from the Bellson Beat
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ff00ff;"><span style="background-color: #000000;">Have a Swingin' Yule, Y'all!</span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">For your listening pleasure, he're tracks performed (separately) by <strong><span style="color: #ccffff;">Dave Brubeck</span></strong> and <strong><span style="color: #ccffff;">Louie Bellson</span></strong> on (two releases of) the same compilation album, "A Jazz Christmas -- Hot Jazz for a Cool Night."</p>
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;"><a style="color: #0000c0;" href="/files/426799/14-little-drummer-boy.mp3"><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/0f/3c/6dcec060ada04dec6481d110.L._AA280_.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="200" width="200" /></a> <a style="color: #0000c0;" href="/files/426800/05-we-three-kings.mp3"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/513Q6Y4MOML._SL500_AA280_.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="200" width="200" /></a></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffffff;"><em><span style="color: #ffff00;">Click left CD for Bellson's "Little Drummer Boy." </span></em></span> <span style="background-color: #000080; color: #ffffff;"><em>Click right CD for Brubeck's "We Three Kings."</em> </span></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Crafty Girls', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #ffcc00;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ccffff;"><em><span style="font-family: 'Dancing Script', sans-serif;">Here are two more!</span></em></span></span></span></span></strong></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;"><a style="color: #0000c0;" href="/files/426801/13-winter-wonderland.mp3"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61HfP-WtfkL._SL500_AA280_.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="200" width="200" /></a> <a style="color: #0000c0;" href="/files/426802/13-its-the-time-of-the-year.mp3"><img src="http://img2.targetimg2.com/wcsstore/TargetSAS//img/p/12/88/12883333_120720020000.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="200" width="200" /></a></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffffff;"><em style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: #ffff00;">Click left CD for Bellson's "Winter Wonderland." </span></em></span> <span style="color: #ffffff;"><em><em style="color: #ffffff; font-size: x-small; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffff00;"><span style="background-color: #000000;">Click right CD for Bellson's "It's the Time of the Year."</span></span></em></em></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Crafty Girls', serif;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #ffcc00;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ccffff;"><em style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: 'Dancing Script', sans-serif;">Enjoy All 4!</span></em></span></span></span></span></strong></span></p>
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2012-12-04T16:00:00-08:00
2013-07-07T16:54:47-07:00
Dave Brubeck, 91
<p><img src="https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/c98.0.403.403/p403x403/480275_10151274535302591_799987824_n.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" height="119" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px; " width="120" /></p>
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<a href="http://jazztimes.com/articles/64500" target="_blank"><img src="http://jazztimes.com/images/content/articles/0009/6222/dave_brubeck_quartet.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="" height="221" style=" margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" width="275" /></a><span style="font-size: small;">Beloved B</span><span style="font-size: small;">ellson colleague and friend pianist-composer </span><strong>Dave Brubeck</strong><span style="font-size: small;"> passed away Dec 5 in Connecticut, just one day</span><span style="font-size: small;"> shy of 92.</span>
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<span style="font-size: small;">(Click photo for </span><a style="font-size: small;" href="http://jazztimes.com/articles/64500" target="_blank">JazzTi</a><a style="font-size: small;" href="http://jazztimes.com/articles/64500" target="_blank">mes</a><span style="font-size: small;"> magazine article.) ---></span>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">Share your memories of this true jazz icon in the </span><a style="font-size: small;" href="http://louiebellson.info/guestbook" target="_blank">Guestbook</a><span style="font-size: small;">.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Below are two of the many jazz compilation albums which include both Brubeck and Bellson.</span></p>
<p> <img src="http://pixhost.me/avaxhome/d3/17/001017d3_medium.jpeg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="154" width="150" /> <img src="http://img2.targetimg2.com/wcsstore/TargetSAS//img/p/12/88/12883333_120720020000.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="150" width="150" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/49fe9ab79d3241d2b9b4b7e55f6c18e9397506c9/original/hugesacredcdactualcoverlg.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTcweDE1MyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="153" width="170" /></p>
<p>The third album is <a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/louiebellson" target="_blank">The Sacred Music of Louie Bellson & the Jazz Ballet</a> for which Brubeck wrote:</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000000;">" </span></span>Congratulations! Psalm 81 tells us to “make a joyful noise” and “bring hither the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the psaltery” and “blow trumpets.” You have done all of these with your <span style="color: #ffcc00;">great big band writing, your choral writing, and your drumming</span>. And after the sacred music comes a ballet to make us dance for joy. <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #ffcc99;"><span style="color: #ffcc00;"><span style="color: #000000;">"</span></span></span></span></p>
<p> --<span style="font-family: Meddon, serif;">Dave Brubeck</span></p>
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Louie Bellson Legacy -- the OFFICIAL Louie Bellson website!
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2012-11-25T16:00:00-08:00
2012-12-06T11:35:36-08:00
New Bellson Portrait
<p>A new portrait of Louie Bellson has been unveiled; this time by celebrated painter, Merryl Jaye.</p>
<p><img src="http://merryljaye.com/images/Merryl-Jaye-painting-2011.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" height="150" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px; " width="200" />Merryl began painting portraits of the jazz greats in 2005. Selected for their preeminence in their field, her subjects have been vividly rendered as she captures on canvas the emotion and spontaneity of jazz in live performance. For more, visit <a href="http://merryljaye.com" target="_blank">Merryl Jaye Studio</a>.</p>
<p><a href="/files/426797/louie-bellson-by-meryl-jaye.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/97fb7d2fef96c49fb91b33580baa081e719ee319/original/louie-bellson-by-meryl-jaye.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTAweDgyIl0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="" height="82" style=" margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" width="100" /></a></p>
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<p>The 8.5x11” art print is available thru <a href="http://louiebellson.info/mrs_bs_gift_shop/" target="_blank">Mrs. B’s Giftshop</a>. Or write Mrs. B at bellson_1@att.net. <span style="color: #00ffff;">Click thumbnail for larger view. --></span></p>
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Louie Bellson Legacy -- the OFFICIAL Louie Bellson website!
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2012-11-05T16:00:00-08:00
2013-04-06T12:31:03-07:00
Mrs. B Attends Clayton Brothers Concert
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Last night, Mrs. B attended a superb performance of <strong>The Clayton Brothers Quintet</strong> in Santa Clara, California. It was a heartfelt reunion of mutual love and respect the brothers had for <strong>Louie Bellson</strong>. After the show, the group unveiled their exciting new CD, <a href="http://www.artistshare.com/v4/Projects/OfferDetails/112/436/2117/1/6" target="_blank">The Gathering</a>.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/0941bd84d9b27c6ce6c55fa60d67c91db705bef4/original/clayton-brothers-150.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzI1eDM3MCJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="" height="370" style=" margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" width="325" /></span></strong></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: bold;">The Clayton Brothers Quintet</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Terell Stafford, trumpet & flugelhorn</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Jeff Clayton, alto sax, oboe, flute</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Obed Calvaire, drums</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Gerald Clayton, piano</span> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">John Clayton, bass</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Mrs. B with John and Jeff Clayton;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">also with drummer Obed Calvaire.</span></p>
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Louie Bellson Legacy -- the OFFICIAL Louie Bellson website!
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2012-10-31T17:00:00-07:00
2014-01-20T09:39:33-08:00
CD: DON'T STOP NOW! - Newly Available
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<p style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.5em;"><a class="image-link" style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: initial; color: #e4dffa;" href="http://caprirecords.com/artists/louie-bellson" target="_blank"><img src="http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4931933650880005&pid=15.1" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="" height="250" style="background-color: transparent; margin: 0px 5px; padding: 5px; vertical-align: baseline; " width="250" /></a><span style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; font-size: small; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong>Louie Bellson Big Band</strong> feat. <strong>Pete Christlieb</strong></span></p>
<p style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; font-size: small; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">A 1984 LP reissued as CD in 1994 </span></p>
<p style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; font-size: x-small; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><small style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; font-size: 10px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Soundclips / downloads / buy, click <a style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: initial; color: #e4dffa;" href="http://caprirecords.com/artists/louie-bellson" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; font-size: small; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">CAPRI</span></a> or click pic--> <br></small><small style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; font-size: 10px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Or <a style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; font-size: x-small; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: initial; color: #e4dffa;" href="/files/426798/mrs-b-order-form-oct-2012.doc" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; font-size: 10px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #f5f5dc;"><span style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; font-size: small; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Mrs. B's Gift Shop</span> - Order Form 10/12</span></a></small>.</span></p>
<p style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Recorded in 1984 for Pete Christlieb's Bosco label, this outing by the Louie Bellson Orchestra has plenty of power, more variety than usual, and swings up a storm; half of the selections actually feature a small group from the orchestra. The big band tracks have spots for trumpeters Conte Candoli and Ron King, trombonists Carl Fontana and Andy Martin, tenor great Christlieb and drummer Bellson (who is showcased on Thad Jones' "With Bells On"), while the combo tracks put the focus on trumpeters Conte Candoli and Steve Huffsteter, trombonist Fonanta (featured on "Indian Summer") and Christlieb. This is a rather obscure and hard-to-find release, but is worth the search, for the musicians sound consistently inspired. ~ Scott Yanow</span></p>
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Louie Bellson Legacy -- the OFFICIAL Louie Bellson website!
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2012-10-29T17:00:00-07:00
2014-01-20T09:51:28-08:00
"How to Write a Fast & Easy Drum Chart" Re-issued!
<p><a href="http://www.easydrumchart.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.easydrumchart.com/images/img0022.png" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="" height="283" style=" margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" width="220" /></a><span style="font-size: small;">Soon to be unveiled at PASIC 2012 in Austin.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: #ffcc00;">HOW TO WRITE A FAST & EASY DRUM CHART by Liz Ficalora</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #ffff99;"><a id="yui_3_7_2_1_1351635989937_280" style="outline: 0px; font-size: 12px;" href="http://easydrumchart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ffff99;">www.easydrumchart.com</span></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">A simple 12-step guide to writing a drum chart for cover and original material. This guide is written for the advanced to professional drummer and composer.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Bellson endorsement on cover.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Click cover for more info. --></span></p>
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Louie Bellson Legacy -- the OFFICIAL Louie Bellson website!
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2012-10-19T17:00:00-07:00
2013-04-21T11:51:06-07:00
Bellson 5K Race a rousing success!
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #ffcc00;"><span style="font-family: 'Rock Salt', serif;"><strong><span style="color: #00ffff;">Louie Bellson 5K Memorial Drum Roll</span></strong></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #00ffff;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Sat Oct 20, 2012 </strong>Moline, Illinois</span></strong></span></strong></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #c0c0c0;"><strong><span style="color: #f0f8ff;"><strong><span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span><strong><em>The shirt, the race<strong>, the prize . . .<br></strong></em></strong></span></strong></span></span></strong></span></strong></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #c0c0c0;"><strong><span style="color: #f0f8ff;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span><strong><span><em><strong>All part of this energetic fundraiser</strong><strong> </strong><strong>for music education in Q-C (IL) area schools.</strong></em></span></strong></span></strong></span></span></strong></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-size: small;">Runners hailing from Sterling, IL to San Diego, CA!!</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://louiebellson.info/dashboard/js/imagemanager/stream/index.php?cmd=im.streamFile&path=%7B0%7D%2F5K_Shirt_2012.gif" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/2656870c0fd66a0ec51d38bd21f1aaa19d3b6dcf/original/5k-shirt-2012.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTcweDExMyJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="113" width="170" /></a><a href="http://louiebellson.info/dashboard/js/imagemanager/stream/index.php?cmd=im.streamFile&path=%7B0%7D%2F5K_Runners_2012.gif" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/275f4a8fe68bee00df43b08aa84f54052d7bac2f/original/5k-runners-2012.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTgweDEyMyJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="123" width="180" /></a><a href="http://louiebellson.info/dashboard/js/imagemanager/stream/index.php?cmd=im.streamFile&path=%7B0%7D%2F5K_Prize_Trophies_2012.gif" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/80439baaac7e5d7ca165baf789791c5920d79034/original/5k-prize-trophies-2012.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTcweDExMyJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="113" width="170" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-size: x-small;">(click pics for enlarged views) </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Shirt & Trophy designs by Mrs. B. Trophies (toy drums) crafted by Rob Moon.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-size: small;">Were you there? Please write us a note in the <a href="http://louiebellson.info/guestbook/" target="_blank">Guestbook</a>.</span></span></p>
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2012-10-14T17:00:00-07:00
2013-04-21T11:13:35-07:00
Big Band Jazz Renaissance Oct 10-14
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #ffff99;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: medium;">L.A. Jazz Institute</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #ffff99;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Big Band Jazz Fest, Los Angeles, Oct 10-14</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/db30bf097767f872021b64a0a28ee23205a10641/original/l-a-1059.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTUweDE4NyJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="187" width="150" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/be9aec9ab17e6b41d6ffa3acd494b9ed17d6d33f/original/l-a-1065.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTUweDE5MCJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="190" width="150" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/063480ff56cd5246b211b4242ee87eb1c9d50872/original/l-a-1068.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTUweDE4NyJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="187" width="150" /></span></p>
<p>+ Wearing latest “drum wife” T, Mrs. B w/ Louie Bellson reunion band sax men A. Alva & R. Woodard.</p>
<p>+ Bellson fan sporting new shirt designed/sold by Mrs. B. (Sharp!)</p>
<p>+ Drummer Jeff Hamilton (who drove the Bellson reunion band) accepts gift of 4-drummers Art print.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Did you attend? Please write us a note in the </span><a style="font-size: small;" href="http://louiebellson.info/guestbook/" target="_blank">Guestbook</a><span style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></p>
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2012-10-06T17:00:00-07:00
2013-04-21T11:39:47-07:00
American Idol Contender visits home
<p>Remember back in March when Mrs. B urged fans of American Idol to vote for the contestant from her church? (DeAndre Brackensick, a teen with a Hawaiian background)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/d8642e1d79a1ca9051e8edc6cb66a30c6bdaaad2/original/deandre-ebc-youth-choir.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjAweDE4NSJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="185" width="200" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/56f7d86b704853e920f41d744065720740cb335f/original/deandre-mrs-b.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjAweDE4NiJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="186" width="200" /></p>
<p>Well, recently (Oct 7) Mrs. B caught up with DeAndre fresh from the rigors of the American Idol tour as he visited & reunited with the Youth Choir at their Emmanuel Baptist Church in San Jose, California.</p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.americanidol.com/videos/season_10/road_to_hollywood/deandre_brackensick/" target="_blank">here</a> to view his self-introduction video.</p>
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2012-10-02T17:00:00-07:00
2012-10-26T06:29:40-07:00
New York Film Festival, THE SAVOY KING premiere
<p><span style="color: #454545; font-size: 12px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Sept 29 & Oct 2, NYC</strong> - <a style="outline: 0px;" title="Savoy King at the 50th Annual New York Film Festival" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.filmlinc.com/nyff2012/films/the-savoy-king-chick-webb-and-the-music-that-changed-america" target="_blank">New York Film Festival</a>, </span><span style="color: #454545; font-size: 12px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://savoyking.com/" target="_blank">THE SAVOY KING</a>, film about Chick Webb.</span></p>
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<p><span class="yiv812687318"><em>THE SAVOY KING: CHICK WEBB AND THE MUSIC THAT CHANGED AMERICA<span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></em><span style="color: #000000;">was picked by </span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span class="yiv812687318"><strong>New York Magazine as one of "The Best Of The Fest"</strong></span><span class="yiv812687318"> for the 50th New York Film Festival. </span></span></p>
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<div><strong>"Chick Webb's story is one of perseverance through hardship and dogged dedication to artistic instincts, as the pint-sized musician achieved fame through an unwillingness to be bowed by physical handicaps and a refusal - regardless of the initial difficulties such a stance entailed - to compromise his vision of what his band, and sound, should be.</strong></div>
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<div><strong>It's a comprehensive documentary that never feels like a school lesson, conveying the rollicking spirit of its subject with a liveliness and joy that elucidates how an artist might, as in Chick's case, give everything - including his life - for his art."</strong></div>
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<div><strong>"<em>The Savoy King</em> is a compelling blend of cultural and social history that shrewdly always keeps the music prominent in the mix. Although director-producer-writer Kaufman fully explores Webb’s many tribulations, it is a pleasure to revisit the early swing era in his company. Hip, sensitive, and thoroughly entertaining, <em>The Savoy King</em> is an obvious highlight of this year’s NYFF for jazz fans, but it is also highly recommended for general audiences."</strong></div>
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<div><strong>"The result of a labor of love, <em>The Savoy King</em> is an American adventure story about a man whose indomitable talent combined with an iron will." </strong></div>
<div>- Greg Thomas, <em>The New York Daily News</em>
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2012-09-20T17:00:00-07:00
2012-12-06T08:54:35-08:00
Coming Attractions
<p>Check <a href="http://louiebellson.info/calendar/" target="_blank">Calendar page</a> (or click pics below) for Bellson-related events nationwide, including:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLEF8748D972A05489&v=jtkmUtiElBA&feature=player_embedded" target="_blank"><img src="http://savoyking.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/chickwebb1935.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="107" width="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.lajazzinstitute.org/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.lajazzinstitute.org/images/groovinhard_1.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="127" width="160" /></a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Louie-Bellson-Memorial-Race/100001007601956" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.thedrumexperts.com/images/articles/bellson-5k/lb_bridge.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="100" width="190" /></a></p>
<p><span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Sept 29 & Oct 2, NYC</strong><span> - </span><span><span><a style="outline: 0px;" title="Savoy King at the 50th Annual New York Film Festival" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.filmlinc.com/nyff2012/films/the-savoy-king-chick-webb-and-the-music-that-changed-america" target="_blank">New York Film Festival</a>,</span> </span></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://savoyking.com/" target="_blank">THE SAVOY KING</a>, film about Chick Webb.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #454545; font-size: 12px; font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Oct 10-14, L.A., Calif.</strong> - Groovin' Hard <a href="http://www.lajazzinstitute.org/" target="_blank">Big-Band Jazz Festival</a>, feat. Louie Bellson tribute band</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12px;"><span><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Oct 20, Moline, Illinois</strong> - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Louie-Bellson-Memorial-Race/100001007601956" target="_blank">Louie Bellson 5K Memorial Drum Roll</a> (race).</span></span></span></span></span></p>
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2012-09-19T17:00:00-07:00
2012-12-06T08:55:04-08:00
THE CENTURY PROJECT (upcoming Oct 1)
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #ffcc00;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #00ffff;">Louie Bellson is included in ...</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p style="font-size: 12px; background-color: #ffcc00; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #8b0000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #993300;"><span style="font-family: Orbitron, sans-serif;">THE CENTURY PROJECT</span></span></span></span></strong></span></strong></span></p>
<p style="font-size: 12px; background-color: #ffcc00; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #993300;">100 Years of American Music from behind the Drums</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p style="font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: #ffcc00; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: medium; text-align: right;">by Daniel Glass</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: 'Rock Salt', serif; font-weight: bold; color: #ffcc00; font-size: small;">Take a minute: watch the stunning </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #800000;"><span style="background-color: #ffcc00;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://youtu.be/jxYsz6nWhbw?hd=1"><span style="color: #8b0000;">New Trailer</span></a></span></span></span> .</div>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">". . . a brilliant, fascinating and inspiring film" --<span>Zoro</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">"The Century Project" takes you on a thrilling journey through 100 years of mu</span><span style="font-size: small;">sic</span><span style="font-size: small;"> history, tracing the story of the drum set from its inception at the end of the Civil War (1865) to t</span><span style="font-size: small;">he dawn of the British Invasion (1965). Throughout the presentation, Daniel introduces and demonstrates a variety of classic styles and techniques, including double drumming, ragtime, New Orleans jazz, Chicago jazz, classic swing, bebop, rhythm and blues, rockabilly and early rock'n'roll. <a href="http://danielglass.com/intro.php">www.danielglass.com</a></span></p>
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2012-09-18T17:00:00-07:00
2012-12-06T08:55:44-08:00
Louie Bellson Legacy continues to inspire ... KISS!
<p>It never ceases to amaze me who turns out to be a Louie Bellson fan.</p>
<p>At the Chicago Drum Show last year, I sold some Bellson artwork to attendee drummer Joel DeLorge. As you may know, <strong style="font-weight: bold;">“Gone But Not Forgotten”</strong> is an art print of four legendary drummers.</p>
<p>Recently, Joel emailed me that he’d given one of the prints to “great friend and fellow KISS and Alice Cooper drummer<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Eric Singer</strong> last week. Eric was a big fan of <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Louie, Buddy, Gene, and Chick</strong>. He also played with his father's society band while growing up ... I thought I'd share with you the photo taken of us backstage at the KISS concert last week showing off the great art piece.”</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/42852c51c88b725eaba30fdfe77141ad1481ce22/original/kiss-96-jpg.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTExeDQwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="400" width="511" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Back row: KISS Gene Simmons, Eric Singer, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer. Front row: Matt Csiszar, Joel DeLorge (holding framed art).</p>
<p>After getting permission to post this photo, Joel added that Eric, “told me he saw Louie in a drum clinic when he younger in 1972-73 in his hometown of Cleveland!”</p>
<p>You never know!</p>
<p>--Mrs. B</p>
<p>For more on <strong style="font-weight: bold;">“Gone But Not Forgotten,”</strong> see 10-3-11 News article below, or <a href="http://louiebellson.info/mrs_bs_gift_shop/" target="_blank">Mrs. B’s Gift Shop</a> where the design is available as art print, shirt or cup. A unique <a href="http://louiebellson.info/unique_products__cookies_art__more/" target="_blank">cookie box</a>, too.</p>
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2012-09-10T17:00:00-07:00
2014-01-01T08:31:23-08:00
"5K Memorial Drum Roll" Road Race, Coming Oct 20
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #00ffff;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Louie Bells</strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">on 5K Memorial Drum Roll, Oct 20</span></span></span></p>
<p>To honor the memory of Moline, IL native and world acclaimed music legend Louie Bellson, the 3rd annual running of the "Louie Bellson 5K Memorial Drum Roll" road race will take place in Moline on <span style="color: red;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #ff9900;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #ffcc00;">Sat Oct 20, 2012</span></span></span></strong></span>. Proceeds support music education in Illinois Quad City public schools.</p>
<p><a style="text-align: right;" href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Louie-Bellson-Memorial-Race/100001007601956" target="_blank"><img src="http://thm-a02.yimg.com/nimage/e1bfe6669f62d954" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px; " /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Louie-Bellson-Memorial-Race/100001007601956" target="_blank">Louie Bellson Memorial Race</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.cornbelt.org/r/lbdr12app.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.louiebellson.info/images/5K_Registration_Logo_96.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" height="138" style=" margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" width="150" /></a></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; color: blue; font-size: x-small;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #ff00ff;"><span style="color: #ffcc00;">Mail-In Registration</span></span></span></strong></span></p>
<p><-- Click the logo to download the Application form and fill it out. Mail your completed form and registration fee to the address given on the form.</p>
<p><small>Race Hotline: (309) 791-4694</small> <br><br><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; color: purple; font-size: x-small;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #ff00ff;"><span style="color: #ffcc00;">Attn: Supporters!</span></span></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica, 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; background-color: #8a8075;">We are currently seeking sponsors for the race, both local and national. Contact: Rob Moon, Race Director </span><small style="background-color: #8a8075; border-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: Helvetica, 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><a style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: initial; color: #e4dffa;" href="mailto:bellsonmemorial5k@gmail.com">bellsonmemorial5k@gmail.com</a> or (708) 288-1168.</small></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffcc00;"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: small; font-weight: bold;">Prior Year's Races</span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #ffff99; font-size: small;"><em style="font-style: italic;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="background-color: #ffcc00;">>> You've GOT to see these! <<</span></strong></em></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;">Eye-witness<strong style="font-weight: bold;"> Photos & Videos</strong> by</p>
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;"><a style="color: #0000c0;" href="http://www.thedrumexperts.com/article_louie_bellson_5K_race-2011.htm" target="_blank">TheDrumExperts-2011</a> and <a style="color: #0000c0;" href="http://www.thedrumexperts.com/article_louie_bellson_5K_race.htm" target="_blank">TheDrumExperts-2010</a>. </p>
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978929
2012-08-31T17:00:00-07:00
2012-12-06T08:57:24-08:00
The Bellson Beat at Drum! Night
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><em style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #ffcc99;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #ffcc00;">Despite the rumors . . .</span></strong></span></span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span>This is <span style="text-decoration: underline;">not</span> Mrs. B on drums. </span><span style="color: #ff00ff;"><strong><span><span style="color: #800000;">Repeat.</span> <span style="color: #00ffff;"> THIS IS <span style="text-decoration: underline;">NOT</span> MRS. B ON DRUMS!</span></span></strong></span></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.drummagazine.com/images/drumnight/082712-drumnight2012-12.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="320" width="550" /></p>
<p> <img src="http://www.drummagazine.com/images/drumnight/082712-drumnight2012-21.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="" height="166" width="250" /></p>
<p>But she had a ball with Cora Coleman-Dunham and Kenny Aronoff at Drum! Night, Aug 2012 in San Jose.</p>
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<p style="text-align: right;">(Mrs. B tells Kenny Aronoff how much his playing reminds her of Louie’s.)<a href="http://www.drummagazine.com/images/drumnight/082712-drumnight2012-29.jpg"><img src="http://www.drummagazine.com/images/drumnight/082712-drumnight2012-29.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="332" width="500" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: right;">(Cora backstage, holding Louie’s last CD, “Louie & Clark Expedition 2”, a gift from Mrs. B)<a href="http://www.drummagazine.com/images/drumnight/082712-drumnight2012-28.jpg"><img src="http://www.drummagazine.com/images/drumnight/082712-drumnight2012-28.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="332" width="500" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: right;">For more photo report, click: <a href="http://www.drummagazine.com/drum-night/post/drum-night-2012-slideshow/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">http://www.drummagazine.com/drum-night/post/drum-night-2012-slideshow/</span></a></p>
Louie Bellson Legacy -- the OFFICIAL Louie Bellson website!
tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5979039
2011-10-02T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Report: Hollywood Drum Show, Oct 1-2
<a href="http://louiebellson.info/calendar.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.louiebellson.info/images/thumbs/Mrs._B_at_drumset_%28strip%29_.jpg?ts=1290729141" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
Mrs. B thanks the numerous visitors who warmly received her as she vended Bellson items at the <b>Power Wrist Builders</b> booth.
<small>Actually, an extension booth right across from the stage! Mrs. B patiently expects to regain her hearing sometime next week! (smile)</small>
<font color="purple"><b>There was a definite buzz about 3 new items!!!
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<a><img src="http://www.louiebellson.info/images/Art_Print_4_Drummers.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" /></a>
An 11"x14" Art Print <b>"Gone but not Forgotten"</b> (4 legendary drummers) by Michael Del Priore; also a mug/pencil cup with this design. <small>To order, contact Mrs. B <a href="mailto:bellson_1@att.net">bellson_1@att.net</a> or www.DelPriorePortraits.com.</small>
<a><img src="http://www.louiebellson.info/images/Mock_Photo_Mug.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" /></a>
<a href="http://alfred.com/Products/Collection-of-Snare-Drum-Solos-Duets--00-34470.aspx" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.alfred.com/covers/00-34470.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" /></a>
Alfred Publishing Company's <b>"Solos & Duets for Snare Drum"</b> by Louie Bellson. Click book for link.
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5979038
2011-07-24T17:00:00-07:00
2013-07-17T06:38:31-07:00
William J. Wright, 88
<p><a><img src="http://www.louiebellson.info/images/Louie___Daddy.gif" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="" /></a>Louie Bellson's father-in-law <strong>William Wright</strong> passed away July 25, in South Carolina. <small>Francine Wright Bellson's father had been a distinguished resident of Washington, DC for over 70 years where he was associated with Afro-American Newspapers, Capitol Cab and his own firm, Capitol Casualty Insurance Co. He was a tireless Trustee of his church. (photo) Wright founded the Taxicab Industry Group and had been appointed to the DC Hacker's License Appeal Board by Mayor Walter Washington. He testified numerous times before Congress regarding the Taxicab Industry. You may post condolences in the <a href="http://louiebellson.info/guestbook" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Guestbook</span></a>. Donate or write Mrs. B at <a href="mailto:bellson_1@att.net">bellson_1@att.net</a>.</small></p>
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5979037
2011-05-22T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Report: Chicago Drum Show, May 21,22
<a href="http://louiebellson.info/calendar.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.louiebellson.info/images/thumbs/Mrs._B_at_drumset_%28strip%29_.jpg?ts=1290729141" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
Mrs. B thanks the hundreds of visitors who warmly received her as she sold Bellson items at the <b>Power Wrist Builders</b> booth.
<font color="purple"><b>There was a definite buzz about 3 new items!!!
</b></font>
<a><img src="http://www.louiebellson.info/images/Art_Print_4_Drummers.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" /></a>
An 11"x14" Art Print <b>"Gone but not Forgotten"</b> (4 legendary drummers) by Michael Del Priore; also a mug/pencil cup with this design. <small>To order, contact Mrs. B <a href="mailto:bellson_1@att.net">bellson_1@att.net</a> or www.DelPriorePortraits.com.</small>
<a><img src="http://www.louiebellson.info/images/Mock_Photo_Mug.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" /></a>
<a href="http://alfred.com/Products/Collection-of-Snare-Drum-Solos-Duets--00-34470.aspx" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.alfred.com/covers/00-34470.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" /></a>
Alfred Publishing Company's <b>"Solos & Duets for Snare Drum"</b> by Louie Bellson. Click book for link.
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5979036
2011-04-03T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-21T04:46:35-07:00
Dr. Martin Luther King on Jazz
<p><a href="http://jazztimes.com/articles/24223-martin-luther-king-jr-s-opening-address-to-the-1964-berlin-jazz-festival"></a></p>
Louie Bellson Legacy -- the OFFICIAL Louie Bellson website!
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2010-12-24T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Holiday Cheer from Mrs. B
<small>Louie loved the animated version of this Bing Crosby standard, as sung by the Drifters. Enjoy!</small>
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2010-10-07T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
. . . Bellson 5K RACE -- Application deadline extended!!
<font face="arial" size="2" color="red"><b>FLASH! Application Deadline has been extended up to day of the Race! (Oct 16)</b></font>
<a href="http://www.louiebellson.info/publicfiles/LOUIE_BELLSON_5K_MEMORIAL_DRUM_ROLL.doc" target="_blank"><img src="http://thm-a01.yimg.com/nimage/5e6b6cab56c28aaa" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
<center><font face="Lucida Calligraphy" size="2" color="blue"><b>The Race</b></font></center>
To honor the memory of Moline, IL native and world acclaimed music legend Louie Bellson, the inaugural running of the "Louie Bellson 5K Memorial Drum Roll" road race will take place in Moline <font color="red"><b>Sat Oct 16, 2010</b></font>. Proceeds will go to support music education in Illinois Quad City public schools.
<a><img src="http://thm-a02.yimg.com/nimage/e1bfe6669f62d954" class="size_orig justify_left border_" /></a><small>Louie Bellson Memorial Race</small>
<a href="http://www.louiebellson.info/publicfiles/LB5KMDR_Application_-_REV_2.doc" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.louiebellson.info/images/5K_Registration_Logo_96.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" /></a>
<center><font face="Lucida Calligraphy" size="2" color="green"><b>Mail-In Registration</b></font></center>
<br> <small>Race Hotline: (309) 752-8429</small>
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<a href="http://www.louiebellson.info/publicfiles/LOUIE_BELLSON_5K_MEMORIAL_DRUM_ROLL.doc" target="_blank"><img src="http://thm-a03.yimg.com/nimage/9d121b339c80f188" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
<center><font face="Lucida Calligraphy" size="2" color="red"><b>Attn: Interested Sponsors!!</b></font></center>
We are currently seeking sponsors for the race, both local and national. Contact: Rob Moon, Race Director <small><a href="mailto:bellsonmemorial5k@gmail.com">bellsonmemorial5k@gmail.com</a> or (708) 288-1168.</small>
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5979033
2010-09-02T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Announcing . . . LOUIE BELLSON 5K MEMORIAL RACE -- Application Blank Now Available
<a href="http://www.louiebellson.info/publicfiles/LOUIE_BELLSON_5K_MEMORIAL_DRUM_ROLL.doc" target="_blank"><img src="http://thm-a01.yimg.com/nimage/5e6b6cab56c28aaa" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
<center><font face="Lucida Calligraphy" size="2" color="blue"><b>The Race</b></font></center>
To honor the memory of Moline, IL native and world acclaimed music legend Louie Bellson, the inaugural running of the "Louie Bellson 5K Memorial Drum Roll" road race will take place in Moline <font color="red"><b>Sat Oct 16, 2010</b></font>. Proceeds will go to support music education in Illinois Quad City public schools.
<a><img src="http://thm-a02.yimg.com/nimage/e1bfe6669f62d954" class="size_orig justify_left border_" /></a><small>Louie Bellson Memorial Race</small>
<a href="http://www.louiebellson.info/publicfiles/LB5KMDR_Application_-_REV_2.doc" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.louiebellson.info/images/5K_Registration_Logo_96.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" /></a>
<center><font face="Lucida Calligraphy" size="2" color="green"><b>Mail-In Registration</b></font></center>
<br> <small>Race Hotline: (309) 752-8429</small>
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<a href="http://www.louiebellson.info/publicfiles/LOUIE_BELLSON_5K_MEMORIAL_DRUM_ROLL.doc" target="_blank"><img src="http://thm-a03.yimg.com/nimage/9d121b339c80f188" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
<center><font face="Lucida Calligraphy" size="2" color="red"><b>Attn: Interested Sponsors!!</b></font></center>
We are currently seeking sponsors for the race, both local and national. Contact: Rob Moon, Race Director <small><a href="mailto:bellsonmemorial5k@gmail.com">bellsonmemorial5k@gmail.com</a> or (708) 288-1168.</small>
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5979032
2010-08-19T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Announcing . . . Louie Bellson Artist Store on Amazon
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Louie-Bellson/e/B000APTM2M"><img src="http://www.louiebellson.info/images/Amazon_Artist_Store_Image_Link_96_cropped.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" /></a><center><small><i>(Click banner for direct link)</i></small></center> ______________________________________________________________
Louie Bellson Legacy -- the OFFICIAL Louie Bellson website!
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2010-08-03T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Drum Clinic: Daniel Glass
<a href="http://danielglass.com"><img src="http://danielglass.com/NewPics/DGwLBels.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
Mrs. B welcomed drummer/historian <b>Daniel Glass</b> at Lemmon Percussion in San Jose, the first stop on his West Coast Clinic Tour.
Here's a pic Mrs. B took of Daniel & Louie (circa 2001) during one of their many interviews documenting drum history. <i>(Click photo for DG website.) ---></i>
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2010-05-04T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
. . . Unique Mother's Day Gifts! . . .
Time is running out to order Bellson gifts (CDs, shirts, etc.) for Mother's Day, especially . . .
<a href="http://louiebellson.info/products-group-68.html" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/c4c5f39be87166c2446612e3e488501c910b062c/original/totes-drum-wife-drum-mom-small.jpg/!!/b%3AW10%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
<b>Drum Wife</b> and <b>Drum Mom</b> Tote Bags
<small>Go to <a target="_blank" href="http://louiebellson.info/products-group-68.html"><u>Mrs. B's Gift Shop</u></a> or download <a target="_blank" href="http://www.louiebellson.info/publicfiles/LOUIE_BELLSON_CATALOG_ORDER_FORM.doc"><u>Order Form</u></a>.</small>
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Also ....
New offerings from the <a target="_blank" href="http://tinyurl.com/yerewyp"><u>The Cookie Garden</u></a>.
<small><b>BONUS!</b> <font color="blue"><b>Free CD Download Card</b></font> w/ every Bellson cookie order at <a target="_blank" href="http://tinyurl.com/yerewyp"><u>The Cookie Garden</u></a> </small>
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/yerewyp" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.louiebellson.info/images/Cookie_Garden_Box_Crop.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
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2010-04-20T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Louie Bellson 5K Memorial Drum Roll<br>Art Contest Announced
<a href="http://www.louiebellson.info/publicfiles/LOUIE_BELLSON_5K_MEMORIAL_DRUM_ROLL.doc" target="_blank"><img src="http://thm-a01.yimg.com/nimage/5e6b6cab56c28aaa" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
<center><font face="Lucida Calligraphy" size="2" color="blue"><b>The Race</b></font></center>
The inaugural running of the <font color="purple"><b>"Louie Bellson 5K Memorial Drum Roll"</b></font> road race will take place in Moline, Illinois in Oct 2010. Proceeds will go to support music education in Illinois Quad City public schools. <small><i>(exact date TBA -- see <a target="_blank" href="http://louiebellson.info/calendar.html"><u>Mrs. B's Calendar</u></a>)</i></small>
<a href="http://www.louiebellson.info/publicfiles/LOUIE_BELLSON_5K_MEMORIAL_DRUM_ROLL.doc" target="_blank"><img src="http://thm-a03.yimg.com/nimage/9d121b339c80f188" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
<center><font face="Lucida Calligraphy" size="2" color="blue"><b>Art Contest</b></font></center>
Because Bellson was a music educator and health enthusiast throughout his career, the race is sponsor-
ing a contest open to student artists in Illinois Quad Cities Schools to <font color="green"><b>create a logo</b></font> for this new event.
Deadline for Art Contest submission: <font color="red"><b>May 14, 2010</b></font>.
Click here for <small><a target="_blank" href="http://www.louiebellson.info/publicfiles/LOUIE_BELLSON_5K_MEMORIAL_DRUM_ROLL.doc"><u>Logo Art Contest Rules</u></a>.</small>
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5979027
2010-04-20T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Bellson Memorials, Quad-Cities, Illinois
<img src="http://photos.qconline.com/photog/mednailer.php?image=http://photos.qconline.com/mednails/04-11-10_04-17-10/04-14-10/bellson14/bellson14_013.gif" class="size_orig justify_right border_" />
American jazz master and Illinois native son <b>Louie Bellson</b> will be honored in two observances next month in the Q-C area.
<b>May 20, 2010</b><br>
4:30 pm -- Monument Dedication - Riverside Cemetery - Moline, IL
6:00 pm -- Reception - River Music Experience Museum - Davenport, IA
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392629/4178f5960d0e5dbc0c0f6fe47c931cb426257455/original/lbatrme.gif/!!/b%3AW10%3D.gif" class="size_orig justify_right border_" />
<small>Click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.rivermusicexperience.org/calendar.php#2330"><u>River Music Experience</u></a> or <a target="_blank" href="http://louiebellson.info/calendar.html"><u>Mrs. B's Calendar</u></a> for info.</small>
<small><i>Bellson's display at River Music Experience Museum, Davenport, IA. (Right next to Bix's!)</i></small> -->
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2010-04-19T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Drum Cookies NEW BOX! - Just in time for Mother's Day!
<a target="_blank" href="http://vintagedrumguide.com/drummer_louis_bellson.html"><u>VintageDrumGuide</u></a> historian David Anfuso and Mrs. B have collaborated again!
Now there are two more reasons to order delectables from <a target="_blank" href="http://tinyurl.com/yerewyp"><u>The Cookie Garden</u></a>.
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/yerewyp" target="_blank"><img src="http://tinyurl.com/y6jeust" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
<b><font color="blue">New box selection!</font></b>
Added to the two existing tins is a <a target="_blank" href="http://tinyurl.com/yyfnqwt"><u>New Box Design</u></a> which holds the same dozen humongous cookies.
<i>They were Louie's favorites!</i>
<small><i>Click photo to browse full selection</i></small> --->
<a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/all/bellson" target="_blank"><img src="http://thm-a03.yimg.com/nimage/d9f68cd46f1223ae" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
<b><font color="blue">New Gift enclosure!</font></b>
Remember the prize we used to get in the Cracker Jack box?
Now get a <font color="red"><b>Free CD Download Card</b></font> with every order of Bellson cookies.
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2010-03-22T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Radio Ad for Moline Monument Co.
<a href="http://www.louiebellson.info/publicfiles/Moline_Monument_Francine_final.mp3" target="_blank"><img src="http://woc1420.com/template/masthead/WOC%20logo4.jpg?dontcacheme=1269359943" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
The Louie Bellson headstone in Moline, IL was lovingly designed by Mrs. B.
Starting this month, Q-C area (IL) residents can hear WOC-AM radio ads for Moline Monument Co., one featuring an endorsement by Mrs. B. (30 sec.)
<i>Listen to Ad (click WOC logo)</i> --->
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"A Lesson with Louie" DVD just released!
<a href="http://www.alfred.com/Products/Murray-Spivack-A-Lesson-with-Louie-Bellson--00-34522.aspx" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.alfred.com/covers/00-34522.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
<i>This just in</i> >>><br>
After more than 15 years of success as a VHS,
"A Lesson with Louie Bellson" is now a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.alfred.com/Products/Murray-Spivack-A-Lesson-with-Louie-Bellson--00-34522.aspx"><u>DVD</u></a>. (click)
In 1992, Bellson proposed the idea of documenting the approach of his renowned teacher Murray Spivack in the form of filming a lesson with Louie as the student. Other “students†David Garibaldi and Peter Donald perform as well.
<u>Gift Shop</u> page or
Alfred Music Publishing: (click cover) ----><br>
<i><b> Murray Spivack – A Lesson with Louie Bellson</b><br>VHS released as DVD</i>
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2010-02-28T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
New Video Clips posted
Go to "Watch Videos Here" page for new video clips entered. For example:
<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/4uPtJ7zHePo&hl=en_US&fs=1&">
<param name="allowFullScreen" value="true">
<param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always">
<embed src="https://www.youtube.com/v/4uPtJ7zHePo&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>
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2010-02-28T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Song release honors Louie Bellson
<a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/JoeDeRoseandAmici" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdbaby.name/j/o/joederoseandamici.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
Drummer/composer Joe DeRose just released his new CD <b>Sounds for the Soul</b>
<br>on which he performs <i>“Drum Angel,â€</i> a song he wrote in honor of his beloved mentor and friend, Louie Bellson.
CD Baby: (click cover) ----><br>
<i><b>Joe DeRose and Amici -
Sounds for the Soul</b><br>CD or MP3</i>
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2010-02-13T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Louie Bellson (1st anniv. of passing)
<a href="http://louiebellson.info/press.html"><img src="http://www.fernerb.com/images/Graphic_heartsflashingaroundworld.gif" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
<b>Louie Bellson</b> passed away on Valentine’s Day last year in Los Angeles. Add your memories to notes from all over the world in the <a target="_blank" href="http://louiebellson.info/guestbook.html"><u>Guestbook</u></a>. <i>(For articles, click the “hearts†--->
<br>and scroll down to near bottom of <a target="_blank" href="http://louiebellson.info/press.html"><u>Press Coverage</u></a> page.)</i>
<br>Celebrate his remarkable life on the <a target="_blank" href="http://louiebellson.info/watch_videos.html"><u>Watch Videos Here!</u></a> page.
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2010-02-11T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Jake Hanna, 78
<a href="http://articles.latimes.com/2010/feb/16/local/la-me-jake-hanna16-2010feb16"><img src="http://www.drumsoloartist.com/Site/Drummers/images/Jake-Hanna.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
Louie Bellson colleague and friend drummer
<b>Jake Hanna</b> passed away February 12, 2010 in Los Angeles. Share memories in the <a target="_blank" href="http://louiebellson.info/guestbook.html"><u>Guestbook</u></a>.
<br><i>(Click photo for article.) ---></i>
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2010-01-30T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Louie Bellson noted at 2010 Grammy Awards
<a href="http://www.grammy.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://thm-a02.yimg.com/nimage/c8c950344e908ffe" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
Did you see it? <i>Unfortunately Mrs. B missed (seeing) it on TV.</i> Write us a note in the <a target="_blank" href="http://louiebellson.info/guestbook.html"><u>Guestbook</u></a> if you saw it.
<a href="http://www.grammy.com/photos/special-merit-awards-clark-terry" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.grammy.com/files/imagecache/photo_thumb_77/photos/ClarkTerryPortnow.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
Also, Louie’s pal <b>Clark Terry</b> <i>(white hat)</i> rec'd a “Special Merit Award†at a Grammy event on Sat. Click thumbnail for full-size photo & story. Visit website <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clarkterry.com"><u>clarkterry.com</u></a> to congratulate C.T.
<a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bellson" target="_blank"><img src="http://louiebellson.info/images/clarklouiefrancine.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
CT, LB, FB shown here at the 2007 NYC recording session of their last CD, <b>“Louie & Clark Exped-
ition 2â€</b>. (click pic for link)
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2010-01-13T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
NAMM Show ~ Jan 14-17 ~ Anaheim, Calif.
<a href="http://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2010"><img src="http://thm-a03.yimg.com/nimage/89a127b3a73fab72" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
Today is the first day of the 4-day Winter NAMM Show Exhibits at the Anaheim Convention Center. (10:am - 6:pm) Appearance by Mrs. Bellson: Sat/Sun Jan 16/17.
Greet Mrs. B at the <a target="_blank" href="http://taloosegroup.com"><u>Power Wrist Builders</u></a> booth #3064, Hall D. <i>(Click pic for NAMM info) --->.</i>
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2010-01-12T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Ed Thigpen, 79
<a href="http://jazztimes.com/articles/25625-drummer-ed-thigpen-79-dies-in-denmark"><img src="http://jazztimes.com/images/content/articles/0004/3306/20090305_ed_thigpen_span3.jpg?1236304164" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
Louie Bellson colleague and friend drummer
<b>Ed Thigpen</b> passed away January 13, 2010 in Copenhagen. Share memories in the <a target="_blank" href="http://louiebellson.info/guestbook.html"><u>Guestbook</u></a>.
<i>(Click photo for article.) ---></i>
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2009-12-31T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
New Year, New Info
<a href="http://louiebellson.info/contact.html"><img src="http://www.louiebellson.info/images/mrs__b_drumset__strip__for_web.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /></a>Happy New Year from Mrs. B! Visit our Contact page for Louie Bellson Legacy's (and Team Bellson's) new postal and email addresses. <i>(Click photo or <a target="_blank" href="http://louiebellson.info/contact.html"><u>Contact</u></a>).</i>
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2009-12-26T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Bellson listed in <u>CBS Sunday Morning</u> TV show.
<img src="http://thm-a03.yimg.com/image/f2725873d34a0d12" class="size_orig justify_right border_" />
Bellson was mentioned in a memorial of talented people who had passed this year.
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2009-12-22T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Bellson listed in "Passages 2009"
<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2009-12-22-passages-2009_N.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.usatoday.net/life/_photos/2009/02/17/bellsonx.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
Louie Bellson was included among the greats in <b><font color="blue">USA Today's</font> Passages 2009: Notable lives lost this year</b>
"From stars of the stage or screen to world leaders and hometown heroes, those who died in 2009 left an indelible mark that helped shape the world." <i>(click photo for article)</i> -->
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2009-12-20T16:00:00-08:00
2012-09-02T03:36:49-07:00
New Website: VINTAGE DRUMS AND MORE ... "Crash, Boom, Bam!"
<a href="http://www.vintagedrumsandmore.com"><img src="http://www.vintagedrumsandmore.com/images/logo.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a>
<p>Checkout Vintage Drums and More, "The Favorite Site for Drum Collectors and Enthusiasts." Bad economy got you down? Learn how Bellson fan drummer Jim Glay, 60, survives the downturn by watching this video in the Dec AARP Bulletin. Click <a href="http://bulletin.aarp.org/yourmoney/work/articles/the_beat_goes_on.html" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">"The Beat Goes On"</span></a> ______________________________________________________________</p>
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2009-12-14T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Bellson Drum Cookies - selling like . . . well . . . hotcakes!
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/yerewyp" target="_blank"><img src="http://tinyurl.com/yedx2wk" class="size_orig justify_right border_" height="150" width="150" /></a> <a href="http://tinyurl.com/yerewyp" target="_blank"><img src="http://tinyurl.com/yaqyjqv" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a><i> A dozen gigantic, scrumptious cookies baked to order.
Two Bellson-designed tins to choose from.
Link: <a target="_blank" href="http://tinyurl.com/yerewyp"><u>The Cookie Garden</u></a> (or click a pic)--->
<br>Get discount by using coupon code: LB08.</i> ______________________________________________________________
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2009-11-27T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Holiday Giving & Fundraising Ideas
<center><font face="lucida calligraphy" size="2" color="green"><b>Visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.louiebellson.info/products.html"><u>Gift Shopping</u></a> page for holiday gift ideas.</b></font></center>
<a href="http://www.louiebellson.info/products.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://thm-a02.yimg.com/image/55e07be81bd4d3de" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
Links to numerous Bellson products online. (click) -->
<a href="http://www.louiebellson.info/publicfiles/LOUIE_BELLSON_CATALOG_ORDER_FORM.doc" target="_blank"><img src="http://louiebellson.info/images/mrs-01.gif" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
Mrs. B's Gift Shop. (click) ---->
<a href="http://www.louiebellson.info/publicfiles/BELLSON_FUNDRAISING_MERCHANDISE.doc" target="_blank"><img src="http://thm-a03.yimg.com/image/c4c9931d8f4475be" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
Fundraising opportunity to benefit your church, club, school, etc. (click)-->
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2009-11-24T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Bellson in Book Release: "Sticks n' Skins"
<a href="http://www.sticksnskins.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.louiebellson.info/images/LB_WebAd_336x280.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
STICKS ‘n’ SKINS HIGH ON MUSIC LOVERS GIFT LIST!
Featuring Louie Bellson & over 500 drummers. Book debut - Oct 2009.
<br>www.sticksnskins.com (or click bookcover)--><br>
<i><b> Sticks n' Skins: A Photography Book About the World of Drumming </b><br>(hardcover)</i>
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2009-11-22T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Bellson in Book Release: "Thelonious Monk" Bio
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Thelonious-Monk-Times-American-Original/dp/0684831902/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t" target="_blank"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510aGk1dx5L._SL500_AA246_PIkin2,BottomRight,-10,34_AA280_SH20_OU01_.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
In the new biography of pianist Theolonious Monk by historian Robin Kelley, jazz contemporary Louie Bellson appears with Monk in a Columbia University program which turned out to be "an experience in living history." (p. 181-2)
<br>Amazon: (click bookcover) ----><br>
<i><b>Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original</b><br>(hardcover)</i>
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2009-11-11T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Bellson in Book Release: "Visiting Jazz"
<a href="http://www.amazon.fr/Visiting-Jazz-jazzmen-am%C3%83%C2%A9ricains-ouvrent/dp/2915378967/ref=sr_1_3/278-2658925-9102025?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1258044959&sr=1-3" target="_blank"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41+zQ-iQsPL._SL500_AA240_.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
A compilation of Thierry Peremarti's "At home with..." columns,
originally published in the French jazz magazine -Jazzman- from 1999 to 2009, has been published as a book. Louie Bellson was one of the interview subjects at his home in southern Calif. What a treat for our French-speaking fans!
Amazon: (click bookcover) ---->
<i><b>Visiting Jazz : Quand les jazzmen Américains ouvrent leur porte </b>(broché)
Langue de livre : Français</i>
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2009-10-26T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Congressional Award on Radio
<a href="http://www.theicn.com/online/pages/stations.php?stationID=113187" target="_blank"><img src="http://thm-a03.yimg.com/image/8050b36670bfe706" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
<font color="black">Brief radio spot begins Wed (Oct 28)</font>
acknowledging the U.S. Congressional Award on the <b>International Christian Network</b> Radio Station by announcer Roy Gray of the ICN inspirational program <b><i>Jazz, Joy & Roy</i></b>. (www.roygray.com) <font face="arial" size="2" color="blue"> Click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.theicn.com/online/pages/stations.php?stationID=113187"><u>ICN Radio</u></a>, or click this radio tower. -->
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2009-10-03T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
U.S. Congressional Honor ~ Oct 4
<a href="http://www.house.gov/watson/index.shtml" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.house.gov/watson/dw_portrait.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a> Louie Bellson will be honored with a memorial certificate of recognition from the office of U.S. Congresswoman Diane Watson of the 33rd Congressional District, Los Angeles. Formal presentation of the plaque to Bellson’s widow, former Silicon Valley engineer Francine Wright Bellson, will be made by Atty. W. Steve Stevens (the petitioner), at Emmanuel Baptist Church in San Jose on Sunday October 4, 2009. The public is cordially invited to attend.
<center>7:45 am & 11:00 am services
Emmanuel Baptist Church
467 N. White Rd. San Jose, Calif.
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2009-07-30T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-20T17:24:36-07:00
A Note from Mrs. B
<p><a href="http://jazzfest.sanjosejazz.org/en/performers/52-louis-bellson-tribute-band.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.501mail.com/clientimages/sanjosejazz/09festival_image2.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="" /></a>Dear Bellson Fans, Having facilitated 2 funerals, 1 memorial recital and 2 memorial concerts for Louie, as well as having survived Dee Dee's funeral, Mrs. B is exhausted! (Right now, that lounge chair from the San Jose Jazz Festival is looking real good!) However, please stay tuned to the website's <a href="http://louiebellson.info/calendar.html" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Schedule</span></a> page for upcoming activities. _______________________________________________________________</p>
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2009-07-18T17:00:00-07:00
2020-02-08T13:23:40-08:00
Sad News: Dee Dee Bellson (1960 - 2009)
<p><a href="http://www.louiebellson.info/news.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh_live/10700/10702/images/obituaries/393591.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="" /></a>Only 5 months following the death of Louie Bellson in February, we regret to announce the sudden passing of our daughter vocalist Dee Dee Bellson, at her home in Charlottesville, Virginia on July 4. She was 49. <em>(Job 13:15)</em> Dee Dee sang independently and, on occasion, with her father Louie Bellson's Big Band. She also sang backup with groups including the Rolling Stones, Sheryl Crow and Sheena Easton.</p>
<p>News of her step-daughter's death was a shocking blow to Mrs. Bellson who'd just completed holding the third Memorial Service for husband Louie in San Jose June 29. (See <a data-link-label="In Memoriam" data-link-type="page" href="/in-memoriam" target="_blank">In Memoriam</a> page). Flying to Virginia for the July 14 funeral, Mrs. B was comforted by the kindness and hospitality of Dee Dee's former band members and friends in Charlottesville.</p>
<p>Afterwards, Mrs. B. traveled to Washington, D.C. to visit her own father who is recuperating well following his recent critical surgery. <em>(Psalm 41:3)</em> <span style="color: blue;">Condolences for Louie and/or Dee Dee may be written on the <a data-link-label="GUESTBOOK" data-link-type="page" href="/guestbook" target="_blank">Guestbook</a> page.</span> To donate (tax-deductible) in memory of either Bellson, choose & write name on memo line of check. Make payable to "Emmanuel Baptist Church" and mail to:</p>
<p>Louie Bellson Legacy 5655 Silver Creek Valley Rd. #610 San Jose, CA 95138</p>
<p><span style="color: purple;"><em>Note: See <a contents="In Memoriam" data-link-label="In Memoriam" data-link-type="page" href="/in-memoriam" target="_blank">In Memoriam</a> page for two videos</em></span></p>
<p><span style="color: purple;"><em>(1) Dee Dee Bellson on Star Search, 1988. (2) Dee Dee with Louie's Band at Disneyland</em></span></p>
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2009-07-08T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Fan Interview Clips posted
Whether or not you missed hearing the online broadcast of the June 29 Memorial, you're sure to enjoy the inspirational audio clips posted at the bottom of the <b>Home</b> page. (Click "Home" in Navigation panel at left).
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2009-07-05T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Online Broadcast begins Tonight! (Bellson's birthday)
<a href="http://www.theicn.com/online/pages/stations.php?stationID=113187" target="_blank"><img src="http://thm-a03.yimg.com/image/8050b36670bfe706" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
<font color="blue"><b>RADIO BROADCAST begins July 6 (Bellson's birthday)</b></font>
Music and audience interviews from the <font color="black"><b>San Jose Memorial Service</b></font> on the <b>International Christian Network</b> Radio Station conducted by announcer Roy Gray of the ICN inspirational program <b><i>Jazz, Joy & Roy</i></b>. (www.roygray.com) <font face="arial" size="2" color="blue"> These interviews will be aired in two parts <b>Mon & Tue, July 6 & 7, 7:00-12:00 pm</b> pacific time. Click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.theicn.com/online/pages/stations.php?stationID=113187"><u>ICN Radio</u></a> or the radio tower. --> Then click TUNE IN & wait for broadcast to connect. </font> _______________________________________________________________
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2009-07-01T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
ATTN: ONLINE BROADCAST POSTPONED!!
<font face="arial" size="3" color="blue"> Broadcast had to be divided into two parts and <font color="red">POSTPONED</font> until:
<b>Mon-Tue July 6-7, 7:00pm - 12 midnight pacific time.</b>
Click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.theicn.com/online/pages/stations.php?stationID=113187"><u>ICN Radio</u></a>. Then click TUNE IN & wait for broadcast to start. </font>_______________________________________________________________
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2009-06-29T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Memorial Service a Spectacular Success!
Relive last night's thrilling program by listening to the interviews taken there at the <font color="black"><b>Memorial Service</b></font> on the <b>International Christian Network</b> (ICN) Radio Station conducted by announcer Roy Gray of the ICN inspirational program <b><i>Jazz, Joy & Roy</i></b>. (www.roygray.com)
<font face="arial" size="2" color="black"> Listen to these interviews on <b>Thurs July 2, 7:00pm - 12:00 midnight pacific time.</b>
Click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.theicn.com/online/pages/stations.php?stationID=113187"><u>ICN Radio</u></a>. Then click TUNE IN & wait for broadcast to start. </font>_______________________________________________________________
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2009-06-28T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Tonight! N. Calif. Memorial Service
<font face="arial" size="2" color="black">Click anywhere on image, then click “Video†to watch church announcement. (1 min) </font>
<a href="http://www.emmanuelbc.org/invitations/lbm-invitation.htm"><img src="http://www.emmanuelbc.org/images/062909LBM-invite.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /></a> <font color="black">_______________________________________________________________</font>
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2009-06-14T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Illinois events postponed
Notice: As seen on the schedule page, the 3 Illinois events have been postponed. _______________________________________________________________
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978999
2009-06-11T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Ed Shaughnessy dedicates to Bellson
<font color="blue">Ed S. sent Mrs. B the link to this article on his performance at the Playboy Jazz Festival:</font>
<font size="2" face="times new roman" color="black">"Shaughnessy, long recognized as a sterling big band drummer (especially with Doc Severinson’s band on The Tonight Show) … (performed) with a dynamic and seasoned quintet … Playing a large, double bass drum kit, <u>Shaughnessy dedicated his set</u> to the man who pioneered the set up, the great and recently deceased Louis Bellson. Launching into a refreshingly original version of Billy Strayhorn’s “Take the ‘A’ Train,†… Shaughnessy’s enthusiasm for the music and his affection for lost comrade Bellson made his set a touching celebration of the music’s immortality."
Ref: The International Review of Music, http://irom.wordpress.com/2009/06/09/live-jazz-playboy-jazz-free-concert-diane-schuur-ed-shaughnessy-and-susie-hansen</font>
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978998
2009-06-01T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
N. Calif. Memorial Promos Released
<i>"Got a minute? Got two?"</i>
No matter where in the world you live, you'll enjoy perusing the two Ads for the upcoming Memorial Service. (1-min visual, 2-min audio) Go to the <a target="_blank" href="http://louiebellson.info/home.html"><u>Home Page</u></a>. _______________________________________________________________
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978997
2009-05-25T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Reminder: Tonight’s the Night!
<a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/louiebellson" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdbaby.name/l/o/louiebellson.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>Roy Gray (www.roygray.com) interviews Mrs. Bellson about “The Sacred Music of Louie Bellson†CD on Roy’s program, "Jazz, Joy and Roy" on “The International Christian Network†(ICN) online Radio Station on
<font color="blue"><b>Tues May 26 at 7 pm pacific time
(10 pm eastern). </b></font>
Although Mrs. B's interview isn’t until 7:30, we recommend you set your computer a little <u>before</u> 7 pm so you’ll catch the entire program & interview.
Just click: http://www.theicn.com/online/pages/stations.php?stationID=113187
Then click <font color="orange"><b>TUNE IN </b></font> in orange letters and wait for the broadcast to kick in.
<center><i>Tell your friends and Enjoy!</i></center>_______________________________________________________________
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2009-04-26T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Announcement . . . New Bellson Events disclosed
• Go to the <a target="_blank" href="http://louiebellson.info/calendar.html"><u>Schedule</u></a> page for details of <b><u>six</u></b> programs honoring Louie Bellson!
• List of Media coverage of funerals (incl. videos) has moved to the <a target="_blank" href="http://louiebellson.info/links.html"><u>Links</u></a> page.
• Share your Bellson story in the <a target="_blank" href="http://louiebellson.info/guestbook.html"><u>Guestbook.</u></a>
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978995
2009-04-15T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Louie Bellson honored in Japan
Japan's drummer Takeshi Takeuchi, who plays in a Benny Goodman style band, will perform a Salute/Tribute to Louie Bellson at the "Jazz Day Kasukabe" festival April 18 in Kasukabe City, Saitama. www.kasukabe-tmo.com <i>(in Japanese only)</i>
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978994
2009-03-20T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Best Online Slide Show Tributes
Click these links for the best slideshow tributes to Louie Bellson: <a target="_blank" href="http://remo.com/louiebellson/"><u>Remo</u></a> . . <a target="_blank" href="http://www.zildjian.com/en-US/news/newsDetail.ad2?newsID=1754"><u>Zildjian</u></a>
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2009-03-12T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
News, Media & Bellson Illinois Honor
The <a target="_blank" href="http://louiebellson.info/guestbook.html"><u>Guestbook</u></a> has been reopened. Search for/add your Bellson testimonial.
See/click <a target="_blank" href="http://louiebellson.info/home.html"><u>Home page</u></a> for links to the best articles on Bellson’s passing.
<center><a><img src="http://photos.qconline.com/photog/mednailer.php?image=http://photos.qconline.com/mednails/03-01-09_03-07-09/03-04-09/bellsonJG04/bellsonJG04_08a.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /></a></center> Illinois State Rep. Mike Boland has passed a Resolution to honor Louie Bellson's memory in the Illinois House of Representatives. <i>Click here for document text:</i> <font size="1" face="arial"> http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=76&GA=96&DocTypeId=HR&DocNum=169&GAID=10&LegID=47290&SpecSess=&Session= </font>_______________________________________________________________
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2009-03-11T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Louie Bellson Interred in Illinois March 4
<center><a><img src="http://photos.qconline.com/photog/mednailer.php?image=http://photos.qconline.com/mednails/03-01-09_03-07-09/03-04-09/bellsonGK04/bellsonGK04_26a.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /></a></center> Mrs. B has returned to L.A. from funeralizing and burying her husband in Moline, Illinois, his boyhood home in a plot located next to his father. It was a spiritual “homegoing†with ministerial testimony, music, video and eulogy. Thanks to Bellson’s service as a veteran of WWII, the ceremony was completed at the cemetery with drumroll, taps and a 21-gun salute. (Thank you American Legion!)
The next memorial program will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church in San Jose, Calif. where he was baptized and married. (date TBA)
Mrs. B thanks the multitude of attendees at both the Calif. and Ill. funerals, as well as the hundreds of cards, letters and emails of condolence. And now that she’s back, your Guestbook entries will be posted daily until catch up (earliest first).
Those of you who’ve sent monetary contributions or flowers will be acknowledged by letter soon. To review, you may choose donating to Bellson’s church “Emmanuel Baptist Church†(tax-deductible) or to “Francine Bellson†to help defray expenses. Mail to:
<center>Louie Bellson Legacy
16055 Ventura Blvd. Suite #1212
Encino, CA 91436</center>_______________________________________________________________
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978991
2009-03-10T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Plea from the Webmaster
Are you sure you’re on our mailing list?
(Unfortunately, sometimes internet “glitches†happen and people get zapped.)
So take a moment to fill out the little box located at the top of the page. If it says you’re already in, relax! If not, let us know who you are. Thanks. . . . Webmaster
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2009-02-19T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Announcement . . . Funeral details disclosed
<center>Bel Air Presbyterian Church
16221 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Thurs Feb 26, 2009 . . . 4:00 pm Visitation . . . 5:00 pm Service
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Esterdahl Mortuary Ltd
6601 38th Avenue
Moline, IL 61265
Tues March 3, 2009 . . . 4:00 – 7:00 pm Visitation
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Bethel Assembly of God Church
3535 38th Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
Wed March 4, 2009 . . . 12:00 Visitation . . . 1:00 pm Service
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Emmanuel Baptist Church
467 N. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
Memorial Sevice . . . <i>(date TBA)</i>
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<font size="1" face="arial" color="blue">Important! Before sending flowers or attending, be sure to re-check these postings for schedule changes.</font>
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2009-02-14T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Sad News - In Memoriam
We regret to announce the unexpected passing of Louie Bellson on Feb 14, 2009.
Tenative plans are for an L.A. area funeral, followed by funeral and burial in Moline, Illinois, his boyhood home. Also, a memorial service in San Jose later. Details on all events forthcoming.
<i>The Guestbook is now closed to new entries. </i> So, rather than write there, send
<font color="purple"><b>Condolence</b></font> cards to:
<center>Louie Bellson Legacy
16055 Ventura Blvd. Suite #1212
Encino, CA 91436</center>
<font color="purple"><b>Contributions</b></font> in memory of Louie Bellson can be made to:
<b>Emmanuel Baptist Church</b> and mailed to Mrs. Bellson at the address above.
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2009-01-27T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Bellson Released from Hospital
Mr. Bellson has transferred to a Rehabilitation Facility in L.A. where he resumes a rigorous regimen of physical therapy. . . <i>Praise the Lord (& sign the Guestbook)!</i>
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2009-01-21T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Bellson Convalescence Update
Mr. Bellson remains hospitalized while recovering from his hip-breaking fall.
<i>(See Nov 6 News item below)</i> However, he has been enormously encouraged
by the cheery greeting cards and the 525 entries (to-date) in the Guestbook
that Mrs. B reads to him. So "Thank you!" and "Keep 'em coming!"
<a href="http://louiebellson.info/guestbook.html"><img src="http://www.fernerb.com/images/Graphic_heartsflashingaroundworld.gif" class="size_orig justify_left border_" /></a><i>
Guestbook).</i>
For inquirers asking “if there’s anything I can do,â€
we repeat our Dec 5 News entry for more ways to...
<font size="2" face="arial"></font><center><b><font color="blue" face="lucida calligraphy">Show your love for Louie Bellson</font></b></center>1. Direct some young person you know to this website so they can learn about a
<b><i>real</i> American Legend</b>.
2. Obtain Bellson’s self-produced CDs for yourself/friends/family.
. . . . . <b>The Sacred Music of Louie Bellson</b> <i>(big band, symphony, choir)</i>
. . . . . <b>Louie & Clark Expedition 2</b> <i>(big band)</i> . . . Click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.louiebellson.info/products.html"><u>Gift Shop</u></a>
Have these works affected you? Then let him know!!! (via Guestbook)
3. Reward yourself with Bellson drum cookies (Yum!)
Click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.louiebellson.info/products.html"><u>Gift Shop</u></a> or order direct at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cookiegarden.com/themed-cookie-bouquets-louie-bellson-gifts-c-91_110.html"><u>CookieGarden.com</u></a>. <i>(Use discount code LB08)</i>
4. Then, sit back and watch the videoclips (17 selections). Click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.louiebellson.info/music.html"><u>Music/Videos</u></a>
<a href="http://www.cookiegarden.com/themed-cookie-bouquets-louie-bellson-gifts-c-91_110.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.cookiegarden.com/product_thumb.php?img=images/bellson-1.jpg&w=150&h=150" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
<a href="http://cdbaby.com/louiebellson" target="_black"><img src="http://cdbaby.name/l/o/louiebellson.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
<a href="http://www.louiebellson.info/music.html"><img src="http://sk1.yt-thm-a02.yimg.com/image/ebc1ae5e7e654232" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
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2009-01-11T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
How to Give Bellson a Boost at NAMM
Going to the NAMM Show this week? (Jan 15-18, Anaheim, Calif.) If so, be sure to stop by the <b>Power Wrist Builders booth #2871</b> to experience this fine Bellson-endorsed product. <i>(Click image).</i> Also available at this booth is the latest
<a href="http://musicianswarehouse.com"><img src="http://musicianswarehouse.com/gifs/catalog.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /></a>
CD, <font color="blue"><b>Louie & Clark Expedition 2</b></font> and T-shirts. And be on the lookout for the Bellson feature in <b>Sticks 'n' Skins</b>, a beautiful new photography book about the world of drumming to be unveiled at NAMM. www.sticksnskins.com
Your patronage and support will surely boost Bellson as he recovers in the hospital from his November accident. <i>Sign the Guestbook on menu at left.</i>
<center><font color="brown"><i>(for accident details, start from Nov 6 News entry below).</i></font></center>_______________________________________________________________
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2009-01-05T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
More Good News for Latest CD!
<a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bellson" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdbaby.name/b/e/bellson.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a><font color="blue"><b>Louie & Clark Expedition 2</b></font> with jazz legend trumpeter Clark Terry comes in at #65 on the "Top 100 Jazz 2008" by JazzWeek, <font size="1" face="arial"> the definitive Jazz and Smooth Jazz national radio airplay chart—a weekly report of the top fifty Jazz and Smooth Jazz recordings played on radio stations across the United States and Canada.</font>
<i>(for sound clips or purchase, click photo) --->
(for Top 100 Chart, click this link)</i> http://www.jazzweek.com/jazztop100_2008.pdf
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2009-01-01T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Latest Bellson CD in "Top 100 Jazz CDs of 2008"
Each year, Jazz90.1 <i>(Rochester, NY)</i> tabulates the top 100 jazz releases of the year through the number of spins on Jazz90.1 and their staff votes.
<font color="blue"><b>Louie & Clark Expedition 2</b></font> came in at #44! <i>Take a bow, Mrs. B! (producer)</i>
(click) http://www.jazz901.org/485/jazz901-top-100-jazz-releases-of-2008/
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2008-12-23T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
We want to thank all (469 to date) well-wishers for writing in the Guestbook.
You have truly lightened Louie's spirits during his continuing convalescence.
Now take a moment to enjoy our (Louie & my) favorite Yuletide video.
(click) https://www.youtube.com/v/Ooc5eJc5SHA&hl=en&fs=1
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2008-12-19T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
More Video Clips Posted
<font face="Lucida Calligraphy" size="4" color="purple"><marquee><b>See the latest Bellson Video Clips -- Get your popcorn (or drum cookies) & enjoy!</b></marquee></font>
<a href="http://www.louiebellson.info/music.html"><img src="http://www.fotosearch.com/thumb/SUE/SUE104/BWBW0075.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a> Two more video clips were added to the website,<br>now bringing the total number to 17.
(Including the historic Bellson/Rich drum battle!)
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and page down the list for your selections.
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2008-12-15T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Convalescence Update
Bellson transferred to Hospital for various procedures. After short stay, will return to Rehab Facility. His disposition remains upbeat, like the trooper he is. Stay tuned . . .
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978982
2008-12-08T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Why the Kennedy Center Hates Jazz
Read this piece about how the Kennedy Center Honors Award seems to avoid jazz legends. (click) http://www.jazzwax.com/2008/12/the-kennedy-cen.html
Remember point #1 in our Dec 5 News entry below?
<font size="1" face="arial">"1. Direct some young person you know to this website so they can learn about a <b><i>real</i> American Legend</b>."</font>
Well, according to this article, they'll never learn it from the Kennedy Center (tribute program that's aired on national television over the holidays)!
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2008-12-05T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Bellson leaves Hospital for Rehab
Early Dec, Mr. Bellson was discharged from the Hospital and transferred to a Rehabilitation Facility in the L.A. area. <i>(Hallelujah!)</i> He has begun a rigorous regimen of physical therapy to get him walking again on that fractured/repaired hip. As you would expect, he remains highly motivated.
There is no phone in the room, and even if there were, you can imagine the adverse effect of numerous phonecalls on him and other patients. So we do truly thank the vast majority of you who are respecting his privacy (thus aiding his convalescence) by responding to our request to <b>sign the Guestbook</b> (which can be batch-printed and presented to him periodically). Also, we love receiving the <b>greeting cards</b> arriving (via Remo, Inc.) . . . <i>Keep ‘em coming!</i>
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2008-12-04T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Yes We Can! <i>(sorry Sen. O)</i>
Mrs. B has received hundreds of communications asking “if there’s anything I can do …†Well, in a word . . . . YES! Since actions speak louder than words, here’s how you can show your love for Louie Bellson:
1. Direct some young person you know to this website so they can learn about a <b><i>real</i> American Legend</b>.
2. Obtain Bellson’s self-produced CDs for yourself/friends/family this holiday.
<b>The Sacred Music of Louie Bellson</b> <i>(big band, symphony, choir)</i>
<b>Louie & Clark Expedition 2</b> <i>(big band)</i> . . . Click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.louiebellson.info/products.html"><u>Gift Shop</u></a>
Have these works he composed affected you? Then let him know! (via Guestbook)
3. Reward yourself with Bellson drum cookies (Yum!)
Click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.louiebellson.info/products.html"><u>Gift Shop</u></a> or order direct at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cookiegarden.com/themed-cookie-bouquets-louie-bellson-gifts-c-91_110.html"><u>CookieGarden.com</u></a>. <i>(Use discount code LB08)</i>
4. Then, sit back and watch the videoclips (15 selections). Click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.louiebellson.info/music.html"><u>Music/Videos</u></a>
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2008-11-27T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-20T17:37:16-07:00
Bellson Quote on JazzWax.com
<p>”Drummer Louie Bellson on playing in Harry James' band, taken from Trumpet Blues: The Life of Harry James by Peter J. Levinson. (Online journalist Marc Myers quotes Louie Bellson in Nov 28 JazzWax blog.) Click <a href="http://www.jazzwax.com/2008/11/louie-bellson-s.html" target="_blank">http://www.jazzwax.com/2008/11/louie-bellson-s.html</a> _______________________________________________________________</p>
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2008-11-05T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Bellson Hospitalized
Early Nov, Mr. Bellson suffered a fall in the L.A. area and was taken to the Hospital. <i>(We'd like to think he was so happy about the election that he jumped up and broke his hip!)</i>
Seriously, though, send your get-well wishes by signing the <b>Guestbook</b> page.
For cards, use the Remo address given on the <b>Contact</b> or <b>Bio</b> page.
And if you’d <b><i>really</i></b> like to put a smile on his face (and yours too!) get his latest CD <b>“Louie & Clark Expedition 2â€</b> (thru <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bellson">CDBaby</a> or <a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Louie-Clark-Expedition-2-Bellson/dp/B0013NARSI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1206079721&sr=1-1">Amazon.</a>) and let him know what you think.
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2008-10-14T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Pssst.....The Drum Channel is Coming!
<a href="http://www.drumchannel.com"><img src="http://newsletter.guidance.com/members/28023/ftp/Backgrounds/03.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /></a>
Take a sneak peak & signup before DrumChannel's official release. (click logo)
According to their recent e-blast:
<font size="1" face="arial" color="blue"> We’re also extremely excited to announce that Drum Channel is moving into the beta phase of development, and we want to invite you to join us before we go live later this year. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the Drum Channel community from the very beginning. Be one of the first to experience the site in all its glory, and help us make Drum Channel the resource for drummers and music lovers everywhere. Go to http://www.DrumChannel.com and sign up for the beta.
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2008-10-06T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Announcing.......DRUM COOKIES !!!!
<a href="http://www.cookiegarden.com/themed-cookie-bouquets-louie-bellson-gifts-c-91_110.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.cookiegarden.com/images/bellson3.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a> Swingin' and Eatin', you can't beat that!
Vintage Drum historian David Anfuso and Bellson Drum Wife Francine have collaborated "out of the box" on the world's first DRUM COOKIES!
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<a href="http://www.cookiegarden.com/themed-cookie-bouquets-louie-bellson-gifts-c-91_110.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.cookiegarden.com/product_thumb.php?img=images/bellson-1.jpg&w=150&h=150" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>Sit back and listen to Bellson music while you enjoy these scrumptious gourmet cookies in a choice of commemorative Gift Tins. Each tin is hand made to order and loaded with 12 gourmet cookies, each individually wrapped and labeled. Support an American Legend by ordering your gift tin today! <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cookiegarden.com/themed-cookie-bouquets-louie-bellson-gifts-c-91_110.html"><u>CookieGarden.com</u></a>. <i>(Use discount code LB08)<br><br></i>_______________________________________________________________
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2008-09-30T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-20T17:57:29-07:00
Louie Bellson Illinois Tour - Oct 10 thru 15, 2008
<p>Bellson's fall tour through three cities in Illinois/Iowa is really shaping up! Get your application in for the Drum Competition. Guests include <strong>Hannah Ford, </strong>the<strong> Northern Ill. Univ. (NIU) Jazz Ensemble</strong> and the<strong> Manny Lopez Band.</strong> <br><strong>BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!</strong><br><br> _______________________________________________________________</p>
Louie Bellson Legacy -- the OFFICIAL Louie Bellson website!
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2008-08-05T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
CD Review in Cadence Magazine
Another outstanding press review (our 31st!) of "Louie & Clark Expedition 2" in prestigious Cadence Magazine. <font size="1"><i>(Not online; shown here in its entirety.)</i></font>
"...might have been a rather tired run-through of big-band clichés by two octogenarians, its appeal a matter of sentimentality and nostalgia, but it is much more. Bellson’s compositions are often moving (in every sense of the word), and the soloists play beautifully: trumpeter Gut, tenorist Guerra, pianist Sung, bassist McLaurine, trombonist Hunter. The sections sound expertly rehearsed, and the band rocks and shouts. Both Bellson and Terry are wily masters—knowing what to do, how, and when, and the results are gratifying Jazz. Listen to “Davenport Blues†(not Bix’s, but Bellson’s) and “Well Alright Then†for swinging proof. Here’s to this brave, cheerful expedition!" (Cadence Magazine, July-Aug-Sept. quarterly issue, p. 254)
<< For other fine reviews, go to Press Reviews section at left. Or, click: http://www.louiebellson.info/press-group-11.html
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978972
2008-07-26T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Clark Terry July Update
<a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bellson" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdbaby.name/b/e/bellson.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>Louie & Francine spoke with Clark again this weekend who's steadily improving. <i>(Amen!)</i> As mentioned before, you can send him a "get-well" message by going to his website <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clarkterry.com"><u>clarkterry.com</u></a>.
But if you <i>REALLY</i> want to make him feel better, get his latest CD with Louie Bellson, "Louie & Clark Expedition 2" (big band) on <a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Louie-Clark-Expedition-2-Bellson/dp/B0013NARSI/ref=sr_1_1ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1206079721&sr=1-1"><u>Amazon.com</u></a> or <a target="_blank" href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/bellson"><u>CDBaby.com</u></a>.
<i>(Click photo to hear clips/buy CD.)</i> -->
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978971
2008-07-04T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Don't Miss the Radio Interview!!
<font face="Lucida Calligraphy" size="4" color="purple"><marquee><b>Hear the Radio Interview on Bellson's birthday! (July 6)</b></marquee></font>
<a href="http://www.thesparadio.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.thesparadio.com/images/listen4.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
FLASH! This interview is <b>the bomb!</b> We just heard the Saturday airing of it and we were <b>ecstatic!</b> It was 2 hours of bombastic big band Bellson interspersed with the informative interview. If you possibly can, catch the next session <b>Sun July 6</b> at 8:00 pm (Pacific Time).
Listen online at www.thesparadio.com. Or, click “Listen Live†above.
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978969
2008-07-01T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Celebrate Louie Bellson Weekend -- at home!
<font face="Lucida Calligraphy" size="4" color="purple"><marquee><b>Celebrate Bellson’s birthday (July 6) by sending him a wish in the Guestbook!</b></marquee></font>
<a href="http://www.thesparadio.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.thesparadio.com/images/listen4.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
• Hear Louie Bellson’s on-air interview on KSPA Radio, 1450/1510 AM, San Diego area <b>Sat July 5</b> at 1:00 pm and <b>Sun July 6</b> at 8:00 pm (Pacific Time). Or, listen online at www.thesparadio.com. (click “Listen Liveâ€)
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978970
2008-06-30T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Bellson page on "Vintage Drum Guide"
<a href="http://vintagedrumguide.com/drummer_louis_bellson.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://vintagedrumguide.com/images/my_collection/misc/louis_bellson_roll_chart_med.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a> Recently, we received correspondence from Dave Anfuso who has established an online display of his Bellson artifact collection on <a target="_blank" href="http://www.vintagedrumguide.com"><u>Vintage Drum Guide</u></a>. For direct link to the Bellson page (which we think is tastefully done), click photo at right. --->
We designate him as our “Vintage Bellson†expert for all vintage drum issues or memorabilia (literature, drum keys, heads, sticks and everything associated with drumming). Enjoy!
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978968
2008-06-18T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Film Review: "The Gang's All Here"
<a href="http://notebook.theauteurs.com/?p=195#" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.jazzconnectionmag.com/Louis_Bellson_with_B.G._in_The_Gangs_All_Here_Pic.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
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<br><br><br><br>Journalist/critic Glenn Kenny reviews the 1943 Busby Berkeley film <b>"The Gang's All Here"</b> in <i>The Auteur's Notebook,</i> an online film journal. Mr. Kenny solicited and has graciously included Bellson's memoirs of his participation in the film as part of the Benny Goodman orchestra. <i>(click photo for link to read review).
(Go to Music/Videos section at left for film clip).</i>
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978967
2008-06-16T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Movie "The Gang's All Here" released on DVD
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Miranda-Collection-Something-Greenwich-Village/dp/B00158K14G" target="_blank"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61NkfFkEqxL._SL500_AA240_.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
5-DVD SET.<br>As those of you who have visited our "Video Clip" section already know, Bellson appeared in the 1943 movie "The Gang's All Here" with Benny Goodman, Alice Faye and Carmen Miranda. This and 4 other movies are now available for sale on DVD as part of the Carmen Miranda Collection. <i>
(To buy, click on photo.</i>)
Available on Amazon; Barnes & Noble.
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gangs-All-Here-Alice-Faye/dp/B000K7VHN2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1213940036&sr=1-4" target="_blank"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51SIqxloAVL._SL500_AA240_.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
Or...
Is a 5-CD set a bit much for you? "The Gang's All Here" is also available as a single DVD.<i>
(To buy, click on photo.</i>)
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978966
2008-06-15T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
CD now available on Apple iTunes
<a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=282383488"><img src="http://www.beatunes.com/news/uploaded_images/iTunes-791296.png" class="size_orig justify_right border_" height="48" width="48" /></a>LOUIE & CLARK EXPEDITION 2 is now available for download on Apple iTunes. <i>(Click logo.)</i> --><br><br>_______________________________________________________________
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978965
2008-06-13T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Meet the drummers of "Louie & Clark"
In the Music/Video section: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.louiebellson.info/music-group-34.html"><u>Louie & Clark Expedition 2 - Drummers</u></a>
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978964
2008-06-12T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Music Video Update
Have you visited the <b>Music/Videos</b> on this website lately? (Click at left bar) We've removed one and added one: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.louiebellson.info/music-47.html"><u>"Paducah"</u></a> with all the flashy stylings of Carmen Miranda, no less. Bellson gets such good exposure in this clip that you don't even need to check the "LB" on the drums to make sure it's him.
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978963
2008-06-05T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Operation Translation a Success!
“Arigatou/Thank you†to Bellson fan Takeshi Takeuchi of Yokohama, Japan for responding to our request to translate two Japanese reviews of “Louie & Clark Expedition 2.†Takeuchi, a drummer, reports “The popularity of Louie Bellson continues in Japan. I am requested (to play) ‘Skin Deep’ often.â€
<font size="1">Transcribed by Mrs. B. For full text in both English and Japanese, click “Press Reviews†at left.</font>
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978962
2008-05-22T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Dads, Grads & Newlyweds!
<font face="Lucida Calligraphy" size="4" color="blue"><marquee><b>Be unique! Give Louie Bellson gifts this June!</b></marquee></font>
Visit: <a target="_blank" href="http://louiebellson.info/products-group-17.html"><u>Mrs. B's Gift Shop</u></a>. CDs, DVDs, drum books, posters, photos, T-shirts, etc.
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978961
2008-05-22T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Clark Terry Update: Home from Hospital!
<a href="http://www.clarkterry.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://louiebellson.info/images/clarklouiefrancine.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>We spoke by phone with Clark after he left the Kansas City, KS hospital and came home to Arkansas. You can still send a "get-well" message by going to his website <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clarkterry.com"><u>clarkterry.com</u></a> <i>(Shown here at May 2007 recording session in NYC.)</i>
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978960
2008-05-21T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
AAJ Article: "Still Drumming with Bells-On"
"...Being able to grow and adapt, both musically, culturally and spiritually; learning from elders and friends is what makes Louie Bellson one of the most enduring and endearing artists in the jazz pantheon. With his eye on the eternal prize, he has run the race, and has kept the faith - spiritually and musically."
--George Harris, May 2008 <a target="_blank" href="http://louiebellson.info/images/hugeaajpicture4.gif"><u>All About Jazz - Los Angeles</u></a> (not online - click link)
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2008-05-15T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
New CD now available on DigStation
<a href="http://www.digstation.com/DigstationBio.aspx?AlbumID=ALB000019129"><img src="http://www.digstation.com/images/LinkLogo3.gif" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="DigStation - Indie Music Downloads" height="100" width="220" /></a>Get <b>Louie & Clark Expedition 2</b> from DigStation - Indie Music Downloads.
<i>Click green "go" --></i>
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2008-05-09T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Clark Terry Update
<a href="http://www.clarkterry.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.jazzwax.com/images/2008/02/14/11209.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>Louie & Francine spoke by phone with Clark & Gwen this weekend. He sounded <b>sooo good</b> we just had to spread the news!
Why not send a "get-well" message by going to his website <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clarkterry.com"><u>clarkterry.com</u></a> (and click the word "News" <i>under</i> his photo on the site).
<br><i>(Click photo here for CT's website.)</i> -->
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978956
2008-05-02T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
A Mother's Day Must!
<font face="Lucida Calligraphy" size="4" color="red"><marquee><b>Give her an embroidered "Drum Wife" or "Drum Mom" tote bag for Mother's Day!</b></marquee></font>
Hey, Drummer! Got a wife? Got a mom? Give her a gift that tells the world she's proud of you! Visit: <a target="_blank" href="http://louiebellson.info/products-group-17.html"><u>Mrs. B's Gift Shop</u></a>. Also, CDs, pins, keepsake crystal blocks.
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978957
2008-05-01T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Clark Terry hospitalized
<a href="http://www.clarkterry.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://louiebellson.info/images/louieclarkonstage.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>As you may have heard, Bellson buddy Clark Terry was hospitalized but is doing <b>much better</b> now. <i>(Praise the Lord!)</i> For update, go to his website <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clarkterry.com"><u>clarkterry.com</u></a> and click the word "News" <i>under</i> his photo on the site. You will also be invited to "post your healing thoughts" on his blog there.<br><i>(Click photo --><br>for CT's website.)</i>
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978955
2008-04-30T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Gig Report: LAS VEGAS Appearance
Check out this trade article on the recent (April 25) Louie Bellson Personal Appearance at EmbroidMe: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.impressionsmag.com/impressions/content_display/industry-news/e3i8efb0f16778129c81d6bd58fcd1e28e6"><u>Drumming Up New Business</u></a>. <i>Viva, Las Vegas!</i>
(Note: Stay-tuned to <a target="_blank" href="http://embroidme-lasvegassouth.com/featuredproduct/index.aspx?DPSV_Id=176173"><u>EmbroidMe</u></a> for info on new Bellson products that were unveiled at the event.)
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978954
2008-04-20T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
New CD Debuts in Top 10 (Jazz Radio Charts)
<font face="time new roman" size="5" color="blue"><marquee><b><i>New CD Debuts in Top 10 (Jazz Radio Charts)!</i></b></marquee></font>
<a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bellson" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdbaby.name/b/e/bellson_small.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
<font face="lucida calligraphy" size="4" color="brown"><b>Louie & Clark Expedition 2</b></font> began its jazz radio airplay the week of April 7. To our delight, it came in at <b>number 9</b> on the first ratings chart! It was also rated: <b>"Most Added"</b> and <b>"Most Increased Airplay."</b> Even our radio publicist was impressed. You can follow the weekly ratings on <a target="_blank" href="http://www.jazzweek.com/chart/jazzchart.html">Jazz Week</a>. Producer Mrs. B's reaction? "Right On!"
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978952
2008-04-07T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Louie Bellson & James Brown -- again!
<a href="http://louiebellson.info/products-group-17.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.hbdirect.com/coverm/36/521136.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
<b>SOUL ON TOP</b>
(<b>James Brown</b> sings w/<b>Louie Bellson Orchestra</b>) This 1969 LP turned 2004 CD has just been reissued again this month. To purchase, click: <a target="_blank" href="http://louiebellson.info/products-group-17.html">Mrs. B's Gift Shop</a>
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978951
2008-04-03T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
"Drum Gods II" lists Louie Bellson
<a href="http://www.moderndrummer.com/itemList/accessories" target="_blank"><img src="http://louiebellson.info/images/hugedrumgods2.gif" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
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<b>Modern Drummer</b> Magazine issues its second <b>Drum Gods</b> publication, "Another 25 legendary talents who changed drumming." Bellson is profiled on p. 10-15. Available from moderndrummer.com. (For direct link, click on photo.)
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2008-04-01T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
NEW CD NOW AVAILABLE!
<font face="lucida calligraphy" size="4" color="blue"><marquee><b>New CD -- Louie & Clark Expedition 2 -- released April 2nd !</b></marquee></font>
<font face="lucida calligraphy" size="4" color="brown"><b>Louie & Clark Expedition 2</b></font>, Bellson's new big band album with trumpeter Clark Terry, is here! You can get this CD online at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Louie-Clark-Expedition-2-Bellson/dp/B0013NARSI/ref=sr_1_1ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1206079721&sr=1-1">Amazon</a> or <a target="_blank" href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/bellson">CD Baby</a> or call (800) 645-6673.
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978950
2008-03-27T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Fundraising Opportunity
Now you can sell Bellson items to help raise funds for your church, school, class, club or other group. Click: <a target="_blank" href="http://louiebellson.info/products-group-19.html">FUNDRAISING PLAN</a>.
<i>(Another program from the indomitable Mrs. B!)</i>
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978953
2008-03-20T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Evergreen Times article
Evergreen (San Jose, Calif.) Times article, 3/21/08 “Famed drummer Louie Bellson releases new CDâ€
http://www.evergreentimes.com/032108/news_briefs.htm (page down twice).
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2008-03-18T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Purchase New CD on AMAZON!
LOUIE & CLARK EXPEDITION 2 is now available for purchase from Amazon.com. You can go to www.amazon.com and enter the title, or use this direct link: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Louie-Clark-Expedition-2-Bellson/dp/B0013NARSI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1206079721&sr=1-1">Amazon Louie & Clark CD</a>.
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978949
2008-03-17T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
NEW DVD RELEASE - Duke: The Last Jam Session
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Norman-Granz-Presents-Duke-Session/dp/B0013K2Z9K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1206386554&sr=1-1" target="_blank"><img src="http://images.barnesandnoble.com/images/26000000/26007191.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /></a>
2-DVD SET.<br>The first disc sees Duke performing live in the South of France with <b>Ella Fitzgerald</b> and the second disc contains the previously unseen footage of <b>Duke Ellington</b> in one of his last ever live performances jamming with <b>Joe Pass, Ray Brown</b> and <b>LOUIE BELLSON.</b> (Basis of the 1973 CD “Duke’s Big 4.â€)
(To buy, click on photo.)
Available on Amazon; Barnes & Noble.
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978947
2008-03-10T17:00:00-07:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
New CD (MP3 downloads) on AMAZON!
LOUIE & CLARK EXPEDITION 2 is now available for download from Amazon.com. You can go to www.amazon.com and enter the title, or use this direct link: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Louie-Clark-Expedition-2/dp/B0015CZU5M/ref=sr_f3_1?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1205258553&sr=103-1">Amazon Louie & Clark CD - download</a>.
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978946
2008-03-04T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Review: "Incredible...Amazing...Exhilarating"
OK, OK, I know I'm biased. But you have <u>GOT</u> to see today's review of the new CD by All About Jazz. --Mrs. B.
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=28566
<i>(For more reviews, click the "Press Reviews" section on the sidebar.)</i>
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978945
2008-02-18T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Jazz.com Track Review
New CD song "Terry's Mood" named "Song of the Day". Also, Clark Terry interview. http://jazz.com/music/2008/2/19/clark-terry-louis-bellson-terry-s-mood
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978944
2008-02-17T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
Interview: ONLINE DRUMMER
Bellson was selected as the first subject for Online Drummer's newly launched Drummer Interview Series. http://www.onlinedrummer.com/forum/index.php?topic=17245.0 (then, page down once)
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tag:louiebellson.com,2005:Post/5978943
2008-02-13T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-13T05:47:24-07:00
First Review of the New CD!
This inaugural review of the "Louie & Clark Expedition 2" CD is a lovely
Valentine's read from New York JazzWax blogger Marc Myers who reports that he received it, played it and "...didn't take it off until ... 15 hours later!" http://www.jazzwax.com/2008/02/louie-bellson-a.html
<i>(For more reviews, click the "Press Reviews" section on the sidebar.)</i>
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2007-12-30T16:00:00-08:00
2012-07-20T18:13:29-07:00
2007 ARTICLES
<p>Evergreen Times article, Dec 2007 “Louie Bellson: The beat goes on†http://www.evergreentimes.com/122807/beacon.htm JazzTimes article, Nov 2007 "Louie Bellson: The Go-To Guy" by Don Heckman http://jazztimes.com/columns_and_features/table_of_contents/article_excerpts/index.cfm?article_id=18513 Christian Jazz Artists (CJA) Network Newsletter, Fall 2007 Featured Interview http://www.songsofdavid.com/CJAFall2007featuredinterview.htm Louie Bellson on the JazzWax Blog (Sept 10 & 11 entries) http://www.jazzwax.com/2007/09/louie-bellson.html In June, 2007, ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) inducted Louie Bellson, Terry Gibbs and Dave Frishberg as Living Legends at the ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame ceremony, Jazz at the Lincoln Center, New York City. (see slides #1, 7, 11, 17) http://www.ascap.com/eventsawards/awards/jazzwall/2007/photos.html <strong>LETTER TO THE EDITOR</strong>, <em>JazzTimes</em> Magazine, Jan 23, 2007 Sent to: letters@jazztimes.com That you failed to get the name of the album right was an oversight [“Highs & Lows,†Jan/Feb ‘07]. It’s <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>Soul</em></span><em> On Top</em> which appeared in <strong>JT</strong> [“Reviews Vox,†Nov ‘04]. But not to have mentioned that evening’s reunion with Louie Bellson (whose orchestra had played the original 1970 album) was a gross omission. After Bellson’s guest performance, Brown graciously exhorted the audience to stand in homage to Bellson. It was truly an historic and unforgettable evening for all. Francine Bellson bellson@remo.com _______________________________________________________________</p>
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