Louie Bellson Legacy: Gift Shopping
Mrs. B's GIFT SHOP
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_____________________________________________________CD: LOUIE & CLARK EXPEDITION 2
Jazz masters LOUIE BELLSON (drums) and CLARK TERRY (trumpet) join on this magnificent album of new big band music by composer Bellson. Also features Kenny Washington and Sylvia Cuenca (drums).
(Click photo or brown text below.)CD: THE SACRED MUSIC OF LOUIE BELLSON
Ellington-inspired drummer-composerLOUIE BELLSON in concert with Symphony,
Big Band and Choir. Musicians include
USC Orchestras and Bobby Shew.
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BOOK: COLLECTION OF SNARE DRUM SOLOS & DUETS (2010)
Just released at PASIC Nov 2010!!Alfred Music Publishing is proud to present a special collection of Medium to Medium-Difficult snare drum solos and duets. Written by the late jazz drumming legend Louie Bellson (1924-2009), the exclusive collection includes some of the last few snare drum solos he ever wrote.
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BOOK: TALES FROM THE CYMBAL BAG (2010)
Just released at PASIC Nov 2010!!The long awaited new book by the inimitable Lennie DiMuzio ...
The man ... who is responsible for the cymbal sound of practically every major drummer of the last half century, tells the story of his life in the industry ... If it had anything to do with drums and drummers, Lennie was there and has a tale to tell. Incls. one entire chapter (20) on Louie.
“Lennie DiMuzio is the only guy besides me who knows the individual sound I’m after.” —Louis Bellson
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DOWNLOAD CARDS - New Item from Mrs. B!
The two latest Bellson CDs (Percussion Power label) are now available as Download Cards for sale by Mrs. B.Download Bellson albums to your computer, iPod, etc.
Also, these cards make perfect gift inserts to give friends.
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The Sacred Music of Louie Bellson
Louie & Clark Expedition 2
DVD: A LESSON WITH LOUIE BELLSON (2010)
After more than 15 years of success as a VHS,"A Lesson with Louie Bellson" is now a DVD. (click)
In 1992, Louie 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” featured: David Garibaldi and Peter Donald.
DVD covers range of various rudiments with emphasis on grip, stroke, and motion.
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DVD: THE MUSICAL DRUMMER (2009)
(60 min)After 25 years of success as a book/CD/VHS,
"The Musical Drummer" is now available as a DVD.
Everyone can enjoy this educational as well as highly entertaining performance video.
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Book w/CD: THEIR TIME WAS THE GREATEST! - Louie Bellson Honors 12 Super-Drummers
Using the music from Louie's album "Their Time Was the Greatest", this book/CD package offers the chance to play along with the hand-written charts as if you were the drummer during the actual recording of the album.
Note: No longer available thru Mrs. B's Giftshop.
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DVD: Louie Bellson & His Big Band (2007)
Louie Bellson, who revitalized the Ellington Orchestra back in the '50s, leads his own group in this 1983 Swiss concert featuring the Breckers, Herb Geller and Benny Bailey.
DownBeat magazine called it "crackling, straight-down-the-pike Big Band music".
Includes over 60 min. of bonus features. Total time: 115 min.
DVD: Cobham Meets Bellson (2007)
Converted from VHS in 2007, this DVD "...has to be seen to be believed...Cobham is a powerhouse...Bellson brought me to the edge of my seat!" --JazzTimes Magazine. Watch all-star Jazz drummers Billy Cobham and Louie Bellson in an explosive Drum Battle as the Bellson Big Band swings this concert recorded live from Switzerland.
CD: Soul On Top (2008)
(James Brown sings with theLouie Bellson Orchestra)
This 1969 LP turned 2004 CD was reissued again in 2008.
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