The Louis Bellson Explosion

The Louis Bellson Explosion
Studio album by
Louis Bellson
Released1975
RecordedMay 21 & 22, 1975
StudioLos Angeles, CA
GenreJazz
Length53:00
LabelPablo
2310 755
ProducerNorman Granz
Louis Bellson chronology
150 MPH
(1974) 		The Louis Bellson Explosion
(1975) 		Louie Bellson's 7
(1976)

The Louis Bellson Explosion is an album by drummer Louis Bellson recorded in 1975 and released by the Pablo label.[1][2]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings[4]

AllMusic reviewer Ron Wynn stated "A fine mid-'70s date that was both a showcase for Bellson's bombastic drumming and also a nice straight-ahead date".[3]

Track listing

  1. "The Intimacy of the Blues" (Billy Strayhorn) – 6:02
  2. "Quiet Riots" (Jack Hayes, Bill Holman, Louie Bellson) – 5:30
  3. "Carnaby Street" (Bellson, Hayes) – 6:45
  4. "Beyond Category" (Hayes, Bellson) – 8:19
  5. "Chameleon" (Herbie Hancock) – 4:33
  6. "Open Your Window" (Harry Nilsson) – 5:17
  7. "Movin' On" (John Bambridge) – 3:29
  8. "Groove Blues" (Don Menza) – 7:11
  9. "La Banda Grande" (Hayes, Bellson) – 5:25

Personnel

References

  1. ^ Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Both Sides Now: Pablo Album Discography Preview accessed May 27, 2019
  2. ^ Jazzdisco: Pablo Records Catalog: 2310-700 series. Retrieved May 27, 2019
  3. ^ a b Wynn, Ron. Louis Bellson: The Louis Bellson Explosion – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  4. ^ Cook, Richard; Brian Morton (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings. The Penguin Guide to Jazz (9th ed.). London: Penguin. p. 109. ISBN 978-0-14-103401-0.