Louis Bellson
(Birth name - Louie)
July 6, 1924 - February 14, 2009
Jazz drummer
Louis and his wife, Pearl Bailey, hold second highest number of visits to the White House outside of Bob Hope
Inducted into Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1985
Louis has worked with such big bands as Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, and Duke Ellington to name a few.
Louis received an honorary doctorate from Northern Illinois University in 1985.
Honors -
Grammy Awards - 9 nominations
NEA Jazz Masters Award (1994 ... National Endowment for the Arts)
In the era of big bands, Duke Ellington is one of the most profound leaders. Therefore, Louis Bellson performing as drummer was an esteemed member.
Discography with Duke Ellington -
Ellington Uptown (1952)
My People (1960)
A Concert of Sacred Music (1965)
Ella at Duke's Place (1965)
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