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2019 Drumhead Magazine honors Elvin, Louie, Mitch, Papa Jo

 

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Drumhead Legends, vol. 3
Special Commemorative Issue

Elvin Jones • Louie Bellson • Mitch Mitchell • Papa Jo Jones 

Their Story
Their Impact
Their Legacy
Their Gear

Untold Stories! Unpublished Photos!

Style & Analysis, Transcriptions, Recommended Listening & more.

 

To order, click cover --->

 

This just in! -- DRUM COFFEE SHOP with Bellson blend 

(Fitz & The Tantrums) Drummer John Wicks and his wife Jenna created this Italian inspired, espresso bar and bakery with an online presence as well.  DRUM COFFEE has a star-driven backstory!

   

Order Louie Bellson, Elvin Jones, etc. coffee ONLINE!!  Go to http://www.drumcoffeemt.com/

      

 

The History of Italian Americans In Jazz 

"BeBop, Swing and Bella Musica -- Jazz and the Italian American Experience"

Book by Bill Dal Cerro featuring Louie Bellson et. al.

For info, click pic or: ItaliansInJazz 

 

 JazzWax 

  Jazz historian Marc Myers is host of www.JazzWax.com, an excellent blog dedicated to legendary Jazz recordings. 
LB Interview, pt. 1 (9/10/07) 
LB Interview, pt. 2 (9/11/07) 
"Louie & Clark Expedition 2" CD Review (2/14/08) 
LB Obit (2/16/09) 
Video: "Meet Mr. Jazz Wax - Marc Myers" (or click photo)^

 

Remo, Inc. 

Drumset: Gold Crown 

Heads: Coated Ambassador 

 

 

 

 

 

Snare: Louie Bellson Limited Edition Snare Drum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Avedis Zildjian Co. 

 
Cymbals and Sticks 

 

Sticks: Louie Bellson Artist Series Model Drumsticks - available at our SHOP

 

DW Drums - Hardware 

   
Bellson used DW Hardware Series 9000 pedals. (click logo)

 

Alfred Publishing 

     

Books, DVDs, etc. written/performed by Bellson. (click/select any icon)

Anthony J. Cirone - Website 

 

Rhythm Books, Videos, Masterclasses.

Watch Free Introductory Video 

 

 

www.anthonyjcirone.com

 

 

 

 

 

Drum Channel Website 

 

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drumchannel.com (click logo)

 

 

 

 

 

 Percussion Power 

For CDs produced on Percussion Power, Bellson's independent label - Go to our CD Store page.

(Click any image)

           

 

Fundraising Plan from Percussion Power 

 

Sell Bellson items to help raise funds for your group.

Church ~ School ~ Club

(For info, just click the money!)

Christian Jazz Artists Network 

   
Bellson was inducted as an honorary member of the CJA Network in 2007. (Click left photo for Nov '07 interview. Click right logo for his CJA Artist page.)

 

VINTAGE DRUM GUIDE – The History of Vintage Drums 

   
Vintage drum collectors resource (literature, drum keys, heads, sticks and everything associated with drumming). For featured Bellson page, click photo.

 

VINTAGE DRUMS AND MORE ... "Crash Boom Bam"

 

The Favorite Site for Drum Collectors and Enthusiasts

 

Drummers For Jesus 

  

Bellson was the first inductee into the DFJ Hall of Excellence in Feb 2007. (click photo for DFJ website)

 

Virtual Drummer School 

 

The Virtual Drummer School (Spain) is an interactive learning system that features many great international drummers. The wide-ranging curriculum includes interactive lessons/demos, assessment tools, ethnic music focus, etc.

 

Big Band Library.com 

 

Big Band News compiled by music librarian Christopher Popa. "Bellson is Back" (July 2006) Illinois tour. (Click image for article.)

 

 

 

Sticks ‘n’ Skins: A Photography Book About the World of Drumming 

  Featuring Louie Bellson & over 500 drummers. Book debut - Oct 2009.

sticksnskins.com (or click logo) -->

 

 

 

 

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration of Silicon Valley 

 

Annual MLK Luncheon, vendor booth. Bellson admired & honored King by composing a Suite, 'The Magic Six,' in which he offers musical portraits of King Hussein of Jordan and Dr. Martin Luther King as well as Benny Carter, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.

Downbeat Magazine 

 

    

(left) Review of "Louie & Clark Expedition 2" by Kirk Sillsbee, June 2008, p. 81.

(right) Article on James Brown/Louie Bellson re-release of "Soul on Top". Nov 2004.

 

JazzTimes Magazine 

 
Review of "Louie & Clark Expedition 2" by Steve Futterman, 6/2008 (Click cover)

 

Modern Drummer Magazine

Dec 2004 issue celebrating Bellson's 80th birthday.

 

Classic Drummer Magazine

Fall 2005. Click pic & page down to issue #20.

 

Radio Airplay (online radio)

(formerly "Jango")
Custom radio that plays what you want.
Discover new music you're likely to love.

Radio Airplay is a FREE online radio station where you can select/listen to music of any/all types. 

You create your own station!

Go there: (click logo) -->

AMAZON - Louie Bellson Artist Store on Amazon

  

 

 

 

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AMAZON - CDs produced by Mrs. B on Percussion Power Label

  The Sacred Music of Louie Bellson

  Louie & Clark Expedition 2

 

 

iTUNES

  The Sacred Music of Louie Bellson

  Louie & Clark Expedition 2

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