Louie Bellson Interview

Paul Chiaravalle interviews Louie Bellson

[@Roy-or6ev]

Louie. Lovely Louie. "Gladly would he teach, and gladly would he learn." Duke Ellington said that Louie Bellson was the greatest jazz musician *in the world*. 😮

[@Roy-or6ev]

Buddy Rich, at some juncture in the 1950s or 1960s, became very ill shortly before he was scheduled to perform several concerts in Australia. Rather than canceling those gigs, he asked his good friend, Louie (who Buddy secretly considered to be his equal), to sit in for him. Of course, Louie gladly did so-- *without fanfare*. It was a thrill to watch them once play side by side, trading licks, on the Tonight Show. 👍

[@Pastor4all52]

Louie Bellson was an exceptional drummer. Many years ago (in the late 60's) I had the priviledge of meeting him. I couldn't believe how nice he was. He allowed me to sit behind his drums and play them. Just a wonderful, wonderful man.

[@spark_6710]

Pastor4all52 Your memory is PRECIOUS!!!

[@jimflys2]

Louie played SO clean and articulate. Possibly the best when you think of chops, taste, clarity and unbelievable musicality.

[@DrumandPianoDude]

I had the honor of meeting him and shaking his hand back in May of 1989 when he came to Tulsa. Super nice guy, and am AMAZING drummer! He still influences me today!

[@rayszymarek2920]

Warm Hearted Gentleman Great Drummer and this conversation exemplifies how sincere and gentle Louie Bellson was. Louie talks like he is at ease and his drumming is still revered today and will continue to be admired Great Interview

[@andrewmccormack4295]

I went to see him when he came to N.Z.I don't remember what year but Louie was well into his 70s and his playing even then was mind blowing and he was an extraordinary humble human being.It really cut me up that so few came to his drum clinic..For me,it was such a privilege just to be there with him.

[@jeffreyGarus]

He was in NZ, wow thats amazing you got to meet him hear?

[@asqrss3233]

Lovely Man! RIP Mr. Bellson.

[@DannyLee-bx1tp]

Saw him and Joe Morella having drinks at the Hyatt in Dearborn Mi late 80's when I was performing in the lounge.

[@Ireland299]

world class drummer ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@rsmard]

That was wonderful..

[@jazzpianoman01]

Fantastic player and gentleman right up until the end when he contracted Parkinson's Disease!

[@nightfrightshow]

Folks when you catch magic in a bottle, as this show does, you want to share it with the world. Please share this show to every musician you know! BUDDY RICH / LOUIE BELLSON TRUE ROAD STORIES by protégé & personal valet Alan Dale Brent Holland kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn7VZpisd9hqeKM&lc=z23bjhdybtiog1eqf04t1aokgv1jqnj4o24p13oa5gqerk0h00410

[@andyweis5194]

Mark, Lou suffered with Parkinson's for about the last 10 years of his life.

[@craigbrowning9448]

Anyone know who is the "Rich Madison" they are taking about here?

[@robertreedy414]

Rich Mattison I think! Euphonium extraordinaire , composer,arranger and educator at North Texas State...

[@marccrossland785]

Legendary drummer and person. rip Anyone know what year this is?

[@federguerrero]

Wigs interview. Sorry. Bellson, drummer, but most of all, great human.

[@alencore]

i wonder what year this was taken...old is just too old here he could barely talk but what a drummer...rip sir!

[@andyman2462]

I'm guessing 1998

[@andyman2462]

Okay says he died in 2009 holy shit so could be like 2006

[@ciadella1971]

His mind is very sharp though. We all get old

[@michaelthomas4230]

Terrible interview just terrible .If he's going to interview Buddy Rich he should have done it 20 years ago.

[@HadEnough745]

I hate to see old age..sucks...

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