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Louis Bellson

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Louie Bellson, Drums

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b. July 06, 1924; d. February 14, 2009

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Rock Falls, IL

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Big band drum stylist who was first to employ dual bass drums.  His most noted association was with the Duke Ellington band, but has played with a virtual who’s who of jazz.

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Live from New York

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http://www.louiebellson.info/home.html

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