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New Bellson-related media
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THE SAVOY KING - Chick Webb
and the Music that Changed America.
By Jeff Kaufman (Film)

(To watch Trailers, click photos)

THE CENTURY PROJECT - 100 Years of American Music
from behind the drums. By Daniel Glass (2DVD set)

In His Own Words

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(1974)
Watch Louie Bellson discuss his beloved mentor, Duke Ellington in “Reminiscing In Tempo.”

(1999)
While giving a clinic at the Hollywood Vintage Drum Show, Bellson is pleased to be reunited with his Billy Gladstone Custom Snare Drum.

(2003)
Watch Louie Bellson in this lively interview by NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants -- Oral History Program.

(2005)
Hear Bellson’s 8 extensive interviews as conducted by the Smithsonian Jazz Oral History Program, a part of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Click logo & page down to Bellson (4th artist down).

. . . . Drummer . . . . Bandleader . . . . Composer . . . . Arranger . . . . Clinician . . . . Inventor . . . . Author . . . . Recording Artist . . . . Grammy Nominee . . . . NEA Jazz Master . . . . An American Legend . . . .

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Hear sound clips & get Bellson's last CDs.
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Music Charts

Louie Bellson Big Band Library

Full arrangements

Titles available now: 8

• “Skin Deep”

• “Hawk Talks”

• “Intimacy of the Blues”

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Pricing:

• According to chart size/use.

• Includes repro, assembly. Shipping cost separate.

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Conductor Guides: <--2013 NOW AVAILABLE!

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From Youth . . .

 
. . . to Legend . . .

. . . The Beat Goes On !

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Honoring a Legend

Louie Bellson Monument in his boyhood home and final resting place, Moline, Illinois.

Photo by John Greenwood, Moline Dispatch/Argus

Mrs. B places flowers at the (2-sided, 4 surface) Monument which she designed. 5/20/10

For full story and photos, go to (click) Monument Dedication subpage.

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~ In Memoriam ~

See News page (7/19/09) for story on passing of DEE DEE BELLSON

Watch 1988 performance on Star Search w/Ed McMahon. click photo-->

Tip: Fast forward cursor to 2:20 for Dee Dee's song.

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Quotes from the Notables

“Not only is Louie Bellson the world’s greatest drummer...he is the world’s greatest musician!” -- Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington

“To listen and see Louie is to know ‘Man’s love of music.’” -- Pearl Bailey Bellson

“Louie Bellson – the only man I know who, when he plays by himself, sounds like a symphony orchestra.” -- Sammy Davis, Jr.

“Louie is the best person I ever met.” -- Tony Bennett

For more quotes with photos, click Celebrity Quotes subpage.

Then, write your say in the Guestbook.

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Bellson Site-Seeing Around the World

Displays, Exhibits, Artifacts

Go to (click) Site-Seeing subpage.

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Hometown Slideshow Tribute

"Louie Bellson: Hometown Hero"

Slideshow chronicling Illinois native son Louie Bellson's presence in the Q-C area.

Produced by Todd Mizener, The Dispatch Argus (Moline/Rock Island, IL) archives.

Set to the music "Skin Deep" composed & performed by Louie Bellson.

(7:53 min) To watch, click Q-C Online or click photo --->

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