The Louis Bellson Explosion

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

Reception

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".

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

• Louis Bellson – drums
• Cat Anderson, Dick Cooper, Blue Mitchell, Dick Mitchell, Bobby Shew, Snooky Young – trumpet
• Nick DiMaio, Gil Falco, Ernie Tack, Mayo Tiana – trombone
• Bill Byrne, Pete Christlieb, Larry Covelli, Don Menza, Dick Spencer – saxophones
• Nat Pierce, Ross Tompkins – keyboards
• Mitch Holder – guitar
• John Williams – bass
• Dave Levine, Paulo Magalhaes – percussion

References