One year ago the great Big Band Drummer Louie Bellson died aged 84.
Louie worked with Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Benny Goodman, just to name a few. He was also a composer, arranger and the first drummer to play a double bass set up.
When you think of the greatest original Big Band Drummers you must think of Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa and Louie Bellson…
Remember Louie and check out his brilliant groove, his enormous musicality, wide range of stylistics and – most important – the many smiles on his face while he is drumming:
More about Louie Bellson on Wikipedia and/or his official website.
