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Louie Bellson

Alyn Shipton presents an archive interview with the late Louie Bellson, in which the drummer selects his key discs, including with Ellington, Goodman, Armstrong and Pearl Bailey.

In a special tribute to drummer Louie Bellson, who died in February 2009, Alyn Shipton presents an archive interview with the man himself, in which he selects key records from his career. Including discs with Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Louis Armstrong as well as albums by his own big band and by his wife of 37 years, Pearl Bailey.

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Sat 21 Mar 2009 16:00
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  • Louie Bellson and His Big Band

    Soar Like an Eagle

    Composer: Bellson, arr. Catingub Performers: Louie Bellson, d, ldr; with Robert Millikan, Danny Cahn, Glenn Drewes, Darryl Shaw, Marvin Stamm, t; Larry farrell, Mike Davis, Keith O'Quinn, Herb Besson, tb; Joe Roccisano, Steve Wilson, Ted Nash, Scott Robinson, Jack Stuckey, reeds; Derek Smith, p; Harvie Swartz, b. Recorded Pace University New York, Dec 1993.

    • Live From New York.
    • Telarc.
    • 83334, Tr 1.

  • The Benny Goodman Sextet

    I Want to Go Where You Go

    Composer: Goodman Performers: Benny Goodman, cl; Joe Bushkin, p; Johnny White, vib; Mike Bryan, g; Barney Spieler, b; Louie Bellson, d. 23 Sep 1946.

    • The Engine Room.
    • Proper.
    • Properbox 2 CD 2, Tr 20.

  • Benny Goodman

    Oh Baby

    Composer: Murphy, arr. Mel Powell Performers: Benny Goodman, cl, ldr; John Best, Bernie Privin, Nate Kazebier, Jimmy Blake, t; Lou McGarity, Cutty Cutshall, tb; Addison Collins, frh; Bill Shine, John Prager, Gish Gilbertson, Cliff Strickland, Danny Bank, reeds; Mel Powell, p; Johnny White, vib; Mike Bryan, g; Barney Spieler, b; Louie Bellson, d. 14 May 1946.

    • Plays Mel Powell.
    • Hep.
    • 1055, Tr 23.

  • Tommy Dorsey

    Bingo Bango Boffo

    • At The Fat Man's 1946-48.
    • Hep.
    • CD 43, Tr 4.

  • Harry James

    Rank Frank

    Performers: includes Harry James, Nick Buono, Phil Cook, Everett McDonald, t; Juan Tizol, Dave Robbins, Tommy Greco, tb; Musky Ruffo, Willie Smith, Corky Corcoran, Jimmy Cook, Bob Poland, reeds; Bruce MacDonald, p; Bobby Bain, g; Norman Seelig, b, Louie Bellson, d.

    • Big John Special.
    • Hep.
    • CD 24, Tr 10.

  • Duke Ellington

    The Hawk Talks

    Composer: Louie Bellson Performers: Duke Ellington, p; Clark Terry, Willie Cook, Cat Anderson, Ray Nance, t; Quentin Jackson, Britt Woodman, Juan Tizol, tb; Jimmy Hamilton, Willie Smith, Russell Procope, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, reeds; Wendell Marshall,b; Louie Bellson, d. 25 March 1952, Seattle.

    • Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1952.
    • Classics.
    • 1320, Tr 7.

  • Duke Ellington

    Skin Deep

    Composer: Bellson Performers: Duke Ellington, p; Clark Terry, Willie Cook, Cat Anderson, Ray Nance, t; Quentin Jackson, Britt Woodman, Juan Tizol, tb; Jimmy Hamilton, Willie Smith, Russell Procope, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, reeds; Wendell Marshall,b; Louie Bellson, d. 29 February 1952, Seattle.

    • Love You Madly: Original Recordings Vol 14.
    • Naxos.
    • 8.120814, Tr 18.

  • Pearl Bailey

    St Louis Blues

    Composer: Handy Performers: Pearl Bailey voc, with the Louie Bellson Orchestra. (Detailed performers: not known) Recorded 1958.

    • The Best of the Roulette Years.
    • Roulette.
    • CDP 7 98483, Tr 20.

  • Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong - A Fine Romance

    Composer: Fields, Kern Performers: Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, voc; Oscar Peterson, p; Herb Ellis, g; Ray Brown, b; Louie Bellson, d. Jul/Aug 1957.

  • Count Basie

    Doubling Blues

    Composer: Basie Performers: Harry Edison, t; Eddie Lockjaw Davis, Zoot Sims, ts; J J Johnson, trombone, Count Basie, p, org; Irving Ashby, g; Ray Brown, b; Louie Bellson, d. Dec 1973.

    • Basie Jam.
    • Pablo.
    • J33J 20017, Tr 1.

  • Art Tatum

    A Foggy Day

    Composer: Gershwin Performers: Benny Carter, as; Art Tatum, p; Louie Bellson, d.

    • The Tatum Group Masterpieces Vol 1.
    • Pablo.
    • Tr 1.

  • Louie Bellson and His Big Band

    Soar Like an Eagle

    Composer: Bellson, arr. Catingub Performers: Louie Bellson, d, ldr; with Robert Millikan, Danny Cahn, Glenn Drewes, Darryl Shaw, Marvin Stamm, t; Larry farrell, Mike Davis, Keith O'Quinn, Herb Besson, tb; Joe Roccisano, Steve Wilson, Ted Nash, Scott Robinson, Jack Stuckey, reeds; Derek Smith, p; Harvie Swartz, b. Recorded Pace University New York, Dec 1993.

    • Live From New York.
    • Telarc.
    • 83334, Tr 1.

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  • Sat 21 Mar 2009 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

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