Inferno! (2-CD Set) by Louie Bellson Big Band

28 Apr

Written by Lee Prosser
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Louie Bellson is one of the greatest American jazz drummers, and his recording history includes some of the finest drum solo work ever recorded. INFERNO! is a 2CD set that gives the jazz listening audience two of his classic works, "150 MPH" (1979) and "Dynamite! (1980).

"150 MPH" contains 8 songs. "Dynamite" (1980) includes 6 songs. Among the fine selections are "Spanish Gypsy," "Hello Young Lovers," "Love Dreams," "Sambandrea Swing," Louie Bellson's own intricate composition "Deliverance," "Cinderella's Waltz," and the Peggy Lee/Louie Bellson/Jack Hayes song "Where Did You Go?"

If you like jazz drum music, Louie Bellson, and big band music, you will find this 2CD set a special gift for yourself or a friend. Great listening sounds from Louie Bellson!

Lovers of Big Band music will want to own INFERNO! and play it often, again, again, again! This is Louie Bellson at his finest.

Additional Info

Artist / Group Name: Louie Bellson Big Band
CD Title: Inferno! (2-CD Set)
Genre: Big Band / Swing
Year Released: 2002
Record Label: Concord Records
Musicians: Louie Bellson, leader, composer, drums. Numerous guest artists including Nat Pierce on piano, Bobby Shew on trumpet, Dana Hughes on trombone, among others.
Label Website: http://www.concordrecords.com
Rating: Five Stars