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2019 Drumhead Magazine honors Elvin, Louie, Mitch, Papa Jo
Drumhead Legends, vol. 3
Special Commemorative Issue
Elvin Jones • Louie Bellson • Mitch Mitchell • Papa Jo Jones
Their Story
Their Impact
Their Legacy
Their Gear
Untold Stories! Unpublished Photos!
Style & Analysis, Transcriptions, Recommended Listening & more.
To order, click cover --->
This just in! -- DRUM COFFEE SHOP with Bellson blend
Order Louie Bellson, Elvin Jones, etc. coffee ONLINE!! Go to http://www.drumcoffeemt.com/
The History of Italian Americans In Jazz
"BeBop, Swing and Bella Musica -- Jazz and the Italian American Experience"
Book by Bill Dal Cerro featuring Louie Bellson et. al.
For info, click pic or: ItaliansInJazz
Jazz historian Marc Myers is host of www.JazzWax.com, an excellent blog dedicated to legendary Jazz recordings.
LB Interview, pt. 1 (9/10/07)
LB Interview, pt. 2 (9/11/07)
"Louie & Clark Expedition 2" CD Review (2/14/08)
LB Obit (2/16/09)
Video: "Meet Mr. Jazz Wax - Marc Myers" (or click photo)^
Drumset: Gold Crown
Heads: Coated Ambassador
SNARE: Louie Bellson Limited Edition Snare Drum
CYMBAL LAYOUT
(Left side)
14" K Zildjian Hi Hats
18" medium thin K Zildjian crash
18" K Zildjian crash/ride w/ 2 rivets (mounted on bass drum)
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(Right side)
21" A Zildjian Rock Ride (mounted on bass drum)
22" A Zildjian China w/ rivets
17" K Zildjian medium thin crash mounted above china on same cymbal stand.
STICKS
Celebrate 100 years of American jazz legend Louie Bellson
with special limited-edition items. (sticks, shirts)
Bellson used DW Hardware Series 9000 pedals. (click logo)
Books, DVDs, etc. written/performed by Bellson. (click/select any icon)
Anthony J. Cirone - PAS Hall of Fame
Rhythm Books, Videos, Masterclasses.
Watch Free Introductory Video
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drumchannel.com (click logo)
For CDs produced on Percussion Power, Bellson's independent label - Go to our CD Store page.
(Click any image)
Fundraising Plan from Percussion Power
Sell Bellson items to help raise funds for your group.
Church ~ School ~ Club
(For info, just click the money!)
Christian Jazz Artists Network
Bellson was inducted as an honorary member of the CJA Network in 2007. (Click left photo for Nov '07 interview. Click right logo for his CJA Artist page.)
VINTAGE DRUM GUIDE – The History of Vintage Drums
Vintage drum collectors resource (literature, drum keys, heads, sticks and everything associated with drumming). For featured Bellson page, click photo.
VINTAGE DRUMS AND MORE ... "Crash Boom Bam"
The Favorite Site for Drum Collectors and Enthusiasts
Bellson was the first inductee into the DFJ Hall of Excellence in Feb 2007. (click photo for DFJ website)
Big Band News compiled by music librarian Christopher Popa. "Bellson is Back" (July 2006) Illinois tour. (Click image for article.)
Sticks ‘n’ Skins: A Photography Book About the World of Drumming
Featuring Louie Bellson & over 500 drummers. Book debut - Oct 2009.
sticksnskins.com (or click logo) --> https://www.sticksnskins.com/
Cover Story, Downbeat, Oct 1965
Review of "Louie & Clark Expedition 2" by Steve Futterman, 6/2008 (Click cover)
Modern Drummer Magazine
Dec 2004 issue celebrating Bellson's 80th birthday.
Cover Story, Modern Drummer, Oct/Nov 1980
Classic Drummer Magazine
Fall 2005. Click pic & page down to issue #20.
(formerly "Jango")
Custom radio that plays what you want.
Discover new music you're likely to love.
Radio Airplay is a FREE online radio station where you can select/listen to music of any/all types.
You create your own station!
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AMAZON - Louie Bellson Artist Store on Amazon
(Click banner for direct link)
AMAZON - CDs produced by Mrs. B on Percussion Power Label
The Sacred Music of Louie Bellson
iTUNES
The Sacred Music of Louie Bellson
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