name

Louie Bellson, Drums

dates

b. 7/6/24; d. 2/14/2009

birth place

Rock Falls, IL

description

Big band drum stylist who was first to employ dual bass drums.  His most noted association was with the Duke Ellington band, but has played with a virtual who’s who of jazz.

hot disc

Live from New York

more info

http://www.louiebellson.info/home.html