Let's Call It Swing

Let's Call It Swing is an album by American jazz drummer Louis Bellson featuring performances recorded in 1956 and 1957 for the Verve label.

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars.

Track listing

1. "Seedless Grape Fruit"
2. "Flying Hickory"
3. "That's Bell's Son"
4. "Park Avenue Patter"
5. "Smiling King"
6. "Strip Out Sam"
7. "Drum Solo"
8. "Jack's Up"
9. "Go Ahead"
10. "Swing This"
11. "Let's Call It Swing"

• Recorded in New York City on May 30, 1956 (tracks 1–6) and in Los Angeles, CA on January 23, 1957 (track 7) and January 25, 1957 (tracks 8–11)

Personnel

• Louis Bellson – drums
• Doc Severinsen (tracks 8–11), Charlie Shavers (tracks 1–6) – trumpet
• Vincent Forchetti (tracks 1–6), Sonny Russo (tracks 8–11) – trombone
• Red Press – alto saxophone (tracks 1–6 & 8–11)
• Eddie Wasserman – tenor saxophone (tracks 1–6 & 8–11)
• Ted Lee (tracks 1–6), Ernie Wilkins (tracks 8–11) – baritone saxophone
• Irving Josephs (tracks 8–11), Lou Stein (tracks 1–6) – piano
• George Duvivier – bass
• Louis Bellson, Don Redman, Ernie Wilkins – arranger

References