Jazz
INFERNO! contains 2 original LPs on 2 CDs:
* 150 MPH (1979)
* DYNAMITE! (1980)
Recorded: 05/25/1974; 07/29/1979; Concord Jazz Festival, Concord, California (08/1979)
Louie Bellson (drums); Mundell Lowe, Timothy May (guitar); Dick Spencer, Larry Covelli (alto saxophone); Don Menza, Pete Christlieb (tenor saxophone); Billy Byrne (baritone saxophone); Conte Candoli, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Frank Szabo, Blue Mitchell, Stuart Blumberg, Bobby Shew (trumpet); Frank Rosolino, Charlie Loper, Gil Falco, Dana Hughes (trombone); Nat Pierce, Ross Tompkins (piano); Jack Arnold (vibraphone, percussion); Gene Cherico (double bass); Joe Porcaro (percussion)
Liner Note Authors: Leonard Feather; Herb Wong.
One of the greatest big band and jazz drummers of all time, a pioneer of double bass drum technique, an indefatigable band leader, and a charismatic jazz educator, Louie Bellson is one of the most important drumming figures in the history of jazz. These two CDs of his signature, modern-yet-swinging brand of big band jazz 150 MPH and Dynamite make for a highly combustible combination. The result is a powerful and blistering Inferno of inspired music. Fans of creative big band jazz-as well as fans of jaw-dropping, virtuosic drumming-need look no further than this package of two of Louie Bellson's classic, Concord Jazz big band sessions. |
