Background
Bellson, Louis Paul was born on July 6, 1924 in Rock Falls, Illinois, United States. Son of Louis and Carmen (Bartolucci) Bellson.
(Book & CD: Using the music from Louie's album Their Time ...)
Book & CD: Using the music from Louie's album Their Time Was the Greatest, this book/CD package offers the chance to play along with the hand-written charts used for the actual recording session. On the accompanying CD, the drums sit low in the mix so you can play along with Louie's band as if you were the drummer during the recording of the album.
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Bellson, Louis Paul was born on July 6, 1924 in Rock Falls, Illinois, United States. Son of Louis and Carmen (Bartolucci) Bellson.
Student, Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, 1942. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, 1985. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Denison University, Granville, Ohio, 1995.
Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, 1996. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), DePaul University, Chicago, 2001.
With, Ted Fio Rito, 1942; with, Benny Goodman, 1943, 46; with, Tommy Dorsey, 1947-1950; with, Duke Ellington, 1951-1954; with, Jazz at Philharmonic, 1954; concert artist, since 1955; member, Big Band Now.
(Book & CD: Using the music from Louie's album Their Time ...)
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member Musicians Union.
Married Pearl Bailey, November 19, 1952 (deceased 1990). Children: Tony, Dee Dee. Married Francine.