Air Bellson

Louie Bellson, Pete Christlieb | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 14, 1997)
• Original Release Date: 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Concord Records
• ASIN: B0000006QI
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #467,025 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Air Jordan

2. Lou's Blues

3. Tito

4. Tempo De Carlo

5. Ballade

6. Groove Blues

7. 150 Pounds Of Bones

8. Bassiano

9. Mele Kalikimaka

10. Smooth & Mellow

11. Another Shade Of The Blues

12. Waltz A-Way

13. P.M.H.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Still swinging at 72 in 96, March 14, 2003

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This septet session verifies that Bellson was still capable of generating plenty of rhythmic fire at age 72 in 1996. Incredibly enough, he also wrote all 13 tunes, which vary from blues and standard based chord changes to some more original melodies. The arrangements give the master drummer plenty of breaks to display his undiminished talent. Tenor saxophonist Pete Christlieb, veteran trumpeter Conte Candoli, trombonist Andy Martin, and Sal Lozano (on alto, soprano, and flute) are also key contributors. Within a conservative harmonic context, the music is enjoyably swinging and inspired.