Louie Bellson & Steve Gadd duo - Laser Heat (with Vic Firth, Harvey Mason, Alex Acuna, Dave Samuels)

[@mickim1953]

Flat,flippin amazing! The tap dance ending was totally unique,rest in peace Mr. Bellson,you are a drum hero to me

[@brandashusband]

Yeah, that was cool. There's a vid clip here on KZbin of Gadd playing drums and tap dancing on the original Mickey Mouse Club in the mid '50s.

[@702ringo1]

I got the privilege to met and talk with Louie Bellson one night when I was backstage at the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas in 1979. Wayne Newton was the headliner and Louie Bellson was a guest in his show. WOW, what a drummer-I could not believe what I was seeing that night. What an amazing drummer! He is deeply missed. I still have the autographed drum sticks he gave me along with a signed photo of him on his drum set. What a night!

[@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

[@spark_6710]

Steven West Wow! How nice! So jealous! Lucky guy!!!

[@jeffreyginsbarg401]

That was awesome. I got to see Louie play many times. When I met him he was very kind and he gave me a pair of his drumsticks. He was also a good composer.

[@MarkTarmannPianoCheck_it_out]

seen bellson a thousand times on the tonite show, but i had no idea what a great touch he has. dynamics baybee. his shit is so tight and in the pocket. on the backbeats too. such a funky old...peachy pink colored person. damn. great stuf..

[@sadredinesmaily8283]

Marvelous performance. just wow.

[@Roy-or6ev]

Many years ago, during an interview, Louie and Buddy agreed that Steve Gadd was one of the best up-and-coming drummers. This *superb* drum duo proves, beyond a doubt, that their appraisal of young Steve was right. ❤

[@markgeiger7700]

so amazing...incredible players and readers!! I got to meet Louis and Vic both at PASIC 1983...bought my first Vic Firth sticks from the man's hand! Very classy gentleman! My girlfriend(later wife) and I were watching ,through the tiny ballroom door windows, Danny Gottlieb finishing up his clinic ...and this head pops up between us.."hey guys..who ya watching?.oh it's Danny Gottlieb...I always liked him!" It was Louis Bellson! He was the nicest guy and what an amazing drummer...His clinic was supreme...later that night her did a drum battle with Peter Erskine..wow!!

[@brianchisnell1548]

Louie would play with anyone. He was an author, educator, superb player. Heck, we all learned from him. He is missed. Cheers!

[@tipofelice]

Amazing to see and hear all of these giants in one ensemble. Very musical playing on everyone's part. Enjoyed it immensely.

[@Jvgooch]

Wow! The room is busting with so much talent! Every player is a master musician and every sound is truly amazing! ~ John Guchone, Amplius Music

[@tulliogiusi]

Thankyou so much Axberry!!

[@spark_6710]

What a TREAT!!! At the end they even tapdanced ! I didn't know Steve G add could!? Maybe seen it? Harvey Mason &Louie Bellson together!!! All of them are great! Mutual respect between them is wonderfully felt by watching this video !

[@aaronreeves8376]

Beautiful!

[@sadiethebaglady]

Outstanding!

[@yellowquantum4240]

I met Louie at the University of Miam 1976 I was a teenager he was so nice. He ended staying with my drum teacher Dani for a weekend. Dani studied with Henry Adler in NYC. The Buddy Rich mafia drum connection!!

[@biffdorkinton555]

Very inventive and beautiful. Louie Bellson is a treasure greatly missed.

[@pilsnrimgaard2507]

Louis and Steve are one of a kind, cannot be replaced, only imitated

[@afromannen]

Love this piece and performance. A lot of legends in the room.

[@LibuttiG]

BRILLIANT,LIKE BRASSSTARS ON THE BLACK AND WHITE SUNS DRUMMING AROUND MAGIC IN THE AIR,A MOMENT OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE MUSIC,A PIECE OF HUMAN ART

[@francescoferrarese4737]

Steve Gadd,the groovy man!

[@fibboobbif]

Real Masters, all of them.

[@scottloveday8598]

Two legends,, I love the tap dancing at the end.

[@murenismail1399]

Love this all

[@SonorSonicFan]

I agree. Crazy good stuff. Amazing playing.

[@orkycathcart6397]

LOUIE HAS ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF MY FAVORITE DRUMMERS !! HE IS A CLASSY MAN WITH STYLE UNMATCHED BY ANYONE !!!

[@SonorSonicFan]

Greatness is what you witnessed, my man. I just saw this clip for the first time about 2 minutes ago. F'ng amazing stuff. Finally, and interesting drum jam.

[@thenel2162]

fantastic! Louie really stands out! Such a touch!

[@SonorSonicFan]

Finally. A truly interesting drum piece. This clip is truly awesome!

[@dherz108]

Most excellent.

[@Jellybeantiger]

Another hidden treasure on you tube,ty uploader,sensational.

[@dan8060]

Louie Bellson rocks

[@camiloestebanlarahernandez4154]

Mr Vic Firth himself... Amazing

[@chuckwilson3985]

they forgot to mention Richie Gajate Garcia,,who is also there and a great percussionist and drummer

[@1976MLM]

Wow amazing !

[@brysondockrill4378]

Louie's bass drums sound fantastic.

[@graememcdonald1547]

I loved it. Haven't seen Steve play hand drums before. Louie so loose, relaxed and graceful. No video drum lessons back in his early days. They didn't appear to be competing, just doin' their thing. Seems to be a lot of Gadd critics these days.. must be because he doesn't play continuous, blinding "white Noise" speed (YAWN). He's also 70 plus years old now.

[@robbiesmith9318]

steve gadd plays music.every single beat is filled with soul.

[@VeriteProductions1]

A true gem. Louie was such a nice guy.

[@joecaroselli5858]

I love ALL of these players here. I am a student of Russ Moy, Sam Ulano and Joe Morello. I am a drumming instructor, and have done drum exhibitions with Louie, Joe Morello, Ed Shauhnessy, and others. This was very musical. It is unfair to compare and say that one is better than the other, because they ALL offered something different to this piece. I didn't particularly like the sound of Steve's snare here, but he was still terrific, and I love his feel.

[@spark_6710]

Joe Caroselli Joe Morello!!! Wonderful! Well said!

[@songquester]

very cool!!! Love the arrangement

[@Taikomaniac]

Never knew this existed thx for posing

[@marlonchik]

bravissimo!!

[@jeffkraus3505]

how cool, two greats

[@RSMGsndchannel]

Masterful!

[@AlmostEthical]

Thanks Axberry. Loved it. Favourited

[@sadiethebaglady]

Absolute best!

[@Axberry]

This arrangement is called "Laser Heat"

[@1981TURBOTRANSAM1]

Immense!! 👌👌

[@dagostinoification]

MAGIC ! ! !

[@Ireland299]

fab show ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, world class

[@jonzoringo]

EPIC !!!!!!!

[@therealawakener7]

2 great drummers loving what they do and each other for doing it. You can't want more than that. Bellson is sadly often over looked by drummers for Jazz greats like Rich, Krupa, Jo Jones, etc. I too was guilty of that but, since then some years ago I took a deep look at Bellson's work, and now I'm starting to think that he may just have been the best but he was too humble to let you know it like Rich would..

[@therealawakener7]

I agree Bill. Amen. :-)

[@spark_6710]

I know buddy rich was something else! too exceptional!.A real goat! But I also loved Louie Bellson ! I NEVER followed drummers now regret it big time! But back in 80's ...I remember EVERYTIME Louie Bellson came on late night talk shows I didn't wanna miss any of it! AND he was the 1st drummer did that to me! He always looked nice & humble ! But like a magician !!! It was so fun to watch! Very entertaining!!! AND he was very handsome! Harvey Mason is/was the only drummer that I got his albums out of all drummers bands, or solo progects...Ginger Baker was the 1st I LOVED his style & sound! So they were my 1st favorite drummers.Jon Lee was the very 1st drummer really blew me away & moved me!!! Made me realised a drummer really could be the leading instrument & bring a band to another level...& reminded me of music abc...101....Anyways I miss Louie Bellson & jealous of everybody who saw him live...as well as Joe Morello! AND Buddy Rich .....very very jealous! Lol.Now I dig drummers!!!

[@Axberry]

I know, but it´s not my own video, sorry :-)

[@hienbossa1065]

❤❤❤❤

[@williamdezitter6826]

Superbe.Tout simplement.

[@MrDeppness]

7:25 CORRECTION: RIP Louie Bellson 1924-2009.

[@marlonchik]

великие люди great people !!!

[@marccrossland785]

LASER HEAT.

[@SONORSQ2guy]

Great video, I especially like the sound of Steve Gadd's toms. Ebony ambassadors sound nice on his Birch kit, I might try them on my Sonor SQ2 Birch.

[@DiegoFerreira-ok1wl]

Louie bellson siempre abierto a los musicos mas jovenes

[@jeremiahfernandez9161]

dat tap dance

[@charlestea3642]

That riff that Louie did @ 1:31 was super sick.

[@MrDrumsPhilAmbros]

AS YOU SEE YOUNG DRUMMERS THIS WE CALL A MASTER CLASS NOW IT,S YOUR TURN?...........................MR. DRUMS PHIL AMBROS, SINATRA AND FRIENDS

[@Axberry]

it´s an old K´s hihat from ´60. Steve use this bottom hihat cymbal as a top cymbal. He is still using this bottom hihat cymbal. You can buy a great copy of this hihat- it is "Zildjian 14" K custom session hihat" Really great pair of hihat cymbals...

[@arthurparker7705]

You watch the battle between Louis B.and Buddy rich from 1969 tonight show on KZbin

[@TheDigitalVillain]

Any one have any idea what model of K's Gadd's hats are? They sound SO GOOD

[@tonyfazioli8579]

Bellson killed it.

[@robertcarli1969]

At like 70 yrs.old !

[@rainbowsalads]

Louie died in 2009, not 2004.

[@DCussen]

How fun was that? Where do you find these videos?

[@emchesebro9013]

Me in the middle of a lecture @ 6:45

[@godbluffvdgg]

Louie for the win and I LOVE Gadd but, Louie is just such a mechanic!

[@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

[@danielcutting2796]

Tap dancin' bonus

[@massimilianodimagno7345]

The one and only Luigi Paulino Alfredo Francesco Belassoni, pure gold! 🇮🇹💥🇺🇲

[@MrACMARSHALL]

is there any where I can actually buy the full time groove vhs video ?? tried everywhere, has it been deleted ?? any help ?? cheers ,,,

[@Axberry]

I think I have a complete

[@GK-rw2op]

This was a video I made and you ripped off with out giving me credit

[@huhkuntz5106]

Still waiting for those apologies from the mailman....'thx for posing' is pretty funny though. This is one of the strangest and yet more wonderful drumming videos to which I have ever been witness!! Two completely different drummers, both incredible not to mention vic firth giving the sound guy ulcers with that giant timpani

[@chuckwilson3985]

where is the credit for richie garcia who is back there with harvey mason big as life? just wondering

[@gretschbasher]

This is interestingly strange, I love Gadd and Bellson, both are genius players but what a strange arrangement and what's with the "Laser" reference

[@gregnoble2357]

But he literally passed away in 2009

[@tulliogiusi]

La bellezza

[@LeoRdgz]

Why kill Louie Bellson before time?

[@batakojedi]

MIS RESPETOS A TODOS ESOS MUSICAZOS PERO SE OYE PURO DEMADRE Y NO DICEN NADA SOLO LOS FRASEOS DE STEVE GADD Y LOUI BELLSON GARNDES GRANDISISIMOS DICEN MAS QUE MIL PALABRAS O MAS QUE EL DEMADRE DE TODOS LOS DEMAS

[@romamruin]

Yes.. It must be a great strain on your jaded view - try the Abulla Akande Rudiments Of Botswana - That might help

[@erikaylesworth91]

What the hell did I just witness

[@vinnieadams6249]

MM-MM-MM

[@BluesBoy-ij2rb]

cool hah ?

[@robertcarli1969]

5:10

[@robertcarli1969]

Rock and funk is good , but no drum soloist could swing like Louie

[@Taikomaniac]

posting apologies

[@pap4456]

Gadd's great at what he does, but Louie was the king. I watched a clip with Gadd at a Buddy Rich Memorial show and he just didn't do it for me. He didn't swing and appeared stiff.

[@63Baggies]

+pap4456 Gadd always swings!Listen to Chick Corea's "three Quartets" album.

[@rodrigoramos6104]

he dies in 2009

[@andynelson8838]

in which steve gad blows away the old style of drumming

[@63Baggies]

+Andy Nelson THIS MUSIC - NOT - BOXING!

[@danlc95]

I don't see it that way. More like an extension of the classic style. Sadly, both are being lost these days.

[@hoganbentle3582]

So. Not. True.

[@HankFinkle11]

Andy Nelson always a competition. Why not appreciate and enjoy two master musicians?

[@andynelson8838]

steve blows away the old style of drumming

[@ralf4131]

Gadd groove the shit out of the drums while Bellson sounds like a mechanic robot... He has good techniques but he can’t groove... Music no competition but Steve wins here

[@goblinondrums]

Ugh I hate how dry sounding Steve Gadd's snare and high-hats sounds. Great drummer though definitely. Lol just not my cup of tea lol. Don't hate me!

[@spark_6710]

drummereye What a precious memory & story to tell! Thank you !.though I don't really understand it ...lol.as I am not a drummer...so.I don't pretend...but I could tell how he was precise & it was not easy at all to play that way...here in this video I could tell they all TRUELY admired of each other & having a great time playing all together! I LOVE HARVEY MASON! But don't believe seen him playing that huge...whatever you guy's call it...lol...before!? Louie Bellson & HARVEY MASON TOGETHER is like my drummer heaven...lol.

[@teetomthomas]

Weird.

[@franksmith7419]

Wow three guys who are not that good.

[@chrislittle7258]

they cant tap dance

[@loucifer323]

Steve is good but he's no match for Louie

[@ralf4131]

Bellson Sound like a Robot with 0 soul. Gadd make music with his drums and groove the shit out of it...