Louie Bellson: Peaceful Thunder

Taken together, three of the titles of his compositions in this impressive collection sound almost like a summation of Louie Bellson's percussive talent: here is a man who can create gentle brush strokes, then soar like an eagle, and erupt in peaceful thunder. --Leonard Feather

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Louie Bellson, Peaceful Thunder liner notes

1 Soar Like An Eagle 06:07
2 Waltz For Mia 05:01
3 57th Street Blues 05:32
4 Ode To The Oba 04:59
5 Basso Bravo 03:41
6 Peaceful Thunder 06:35
7 Valencia 03:01
8 Brush Strokes 04:43
9 Rainbow Dreams 05:03
10 Shave-Tail 04:24
11 3 P.M. 03:16
12 5 1/2 Weeks 06:35
13 Sing A Song Of Love 05:24

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Good combo date from a veteran drummer with substantial swing and big band credentials. Bellson's recent records adhere to established musical values, yet seem to have a freshness that escapes some of the recent traditional dates. Marvin Stamm and Derek Smith are examples of critically unheralded players who seldom fail to elevate a session.

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11/29/2024

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Bass [Fender], Double Bass [Upright Bass] – Jay Leonhart
Design – Kristen Stephen
Drums – Louie Bellson
Piano, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes Piano] – Derek Smith
Producer – Joe Delia
Tenor Saxophone – Ted Nash
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Marvin Stamm

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