Announcing the new postal address for Percussion Power, Louie Bellson Legacy and M.U.S.I.C. Publishing Co.
See CONTACT page.
Jan 14 2013
Jan 13 2013
New Bellson Portrait Unveiled
A dynamic new portrait of Louie Bellson has been unveiled; this time by celebrated painter, Merryl Jaye. Jazz greats selected for their preeminence in their field, her subjects have been vividly rendered as she captures on canvas the emotion and… Read more
Jan 11 2013
Video Page Updated
The VIDEOs page, which had been falling into disrepair last year, has been updated and refreshed for the new year.
Take a look now: VIDEOS
Know of other (legal) Bellson videoclips online? If so, send the link to bellson_1@att.net for…
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Jan 9 2013
Mike Wimberly, 69
We were informed today that world-class bass trombonist Mike Wimberly passed away Nov. 21, 2012. A thirty-year veteran of the Louie Bellson Big Band, he played with the Gerald Wilson Orchestra and traveled on the road with Buddy Rich.
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Dec 19 2012
Holiday Wishes from the Bellson Beat
Have a Swingin' Yule, Y'all!
For your listening pleasure, he're tracks performed (separately) by Dave Brubeck and Louie Bellson on (two releases of) the same compilation album, "A Jazz Christmas -- Hot Jazz for a Cool Night."
Click left CD…
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Dec 4 2012
Dave Brubeck, 91
Nov 25 2012
New Bellson Portrait
A new portrait of Louie Bellson has been unveiled; this time by celebrated painter, Merryl Jaye.
Merryl began painting portraits of the jazz greats in 2005. Selected for their preeminence in their field, her subjects have been vividly rendered as…
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Nov 5 2012
Mrs. B Attends Clayton Brothers Concert
Last night, Mrs. B attended a superb performance of The Clayton Brothers Quintet in Santa Clara, California. It was a heartfelt reunion of mutual love and respect the brothers had for Louie Bellson. After the show, the group unveiled…
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Oct 31 2012
CD: DON'T STOP NOW! - Newly Available
Louie Bellson Big Band feat. Pete Christlieb
A 1984 LP reissued as CD in 1994
Soundclips / downloads / buy, click CAPRI or click pic-->
Or Mrs. B's Gift Shop - Order Form 10/12.
Recorded in 1984 for Pete…
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Oct 29 2012
"How to Write a Fast & Easy Drum Chart" Re-issued!
Soon to be unveiled at PASIC 2012 in Austin.
HOW TO WRITE A FAST & EASY DRUM CHART by Liz Ficalora
A simple 12-step guide to writing a drum chart for cover and original material. This guide is written…
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Oct 19 2012
Bellson 5K Race a rousing success!
Louie Bellson 5K Memorial Drum Roll
Sat Oct 20, 2012 Moline, Illinois
The shirt, the race, the prize . . .
All part of this energetic fundraiser for music education in Q-C (IL) area schools.
Runners hailing from Sterling,…
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Oct 14 2012
Big Band Jazz Renaissance Oct 10-14
L.A. Jazz Institute
Big Band Jazz Fest, Los Angeles, Oct 10-14
+ Wearing latest “drum wife” T, Mrs. B w/ Louie Bellson reunion band sax men A. Alva & R. Woodard.
+ Bellson fan sporting new shirt designed/sold by Mrs…
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