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Bellson Collection

Jazz legend Louie Bellson's European tour in 1991 brought him back to the Forum Theatre in Hatfield, Hertfordshire

Background imageBellson Collection: Drummer Louie Bellson and his big band playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1979

Drummer Louie Bellson and his big band playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1979
Drummer Louie Bellson and his big band in concert at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 7 November 1979. Also pictured are trombonists Kurt Berger and Doug Wintz

Background imageBellson Collection: Louie Bellson and Buddy Rich at the International Drummers Association meeting

Louie Bellson and Buddy Rich at the International Drummers Association meeting at the Horseshoe pub, Tottenham Court Road, London, 1 November 1978

Background imageBellson Collection: Louis Bellson, European Tour, 1991. Creator: Brian Foskett

Louis Bellson, European Tour, 1991. Creator: Brian Foskett
Louis Bellson, European Tour, 1991

Background imageBellson Collection: Drummer Louie Bellson playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1979

Drummer Louie Bellson playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1979
Drummer Louie Bellson playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 7 November 1979

Background imageBellson Collection: Louie Bellson Bill Berry at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 7 November 1979

Louie Bellson Bill Berry at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 7 November 1979
Welwyn Hatfield Council Chairman Frank Clayton with drummer Louie Bellson and trumpeter Bill Berry at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 7 November 1979

Background imageBellson Collection: Drummer Louie Bellson with Lena Antonis at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1979

Drummer Louie Bellson with Lena Antonis at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1979
American drummer Louie Bellson with Lena Antonis at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 7 November 1979

Background imageBellson Collection: A group of jazz musicians at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 6 November 1982

A group of jazz musicians at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 6 November 1982
Frank Strazzeri, George Duvivier, Harold Jennings, Louie Bellson and Jennings guide dog Harvey at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 6 November 1982

Background imageBellson Collection: Tony Roper, Kenny Clare and Louie Bellson, London, 1978. Artist: Denis Williams

Tony Roper, Kenny Clare and Louie Bellson, London, 1978. Artist: Denis Williams
Tony Roper, Kenny Clare and Louie Bellson, London, 1978

Background imageBellson Collection: Louie Bellson conducting a drum clinic, London, November 1978. Artist: Denis Williams

Louie Bellson conducting a drum clinic, London, November 1978. Artist: Denis Williams
Louie Bellson conducting a drum clinic, London, November 1978

Background imageBellson Collection: Louie Bellson conducting a drum clinic at the Horseshoe Hotel, London, November 1980

Louie Bellson conducting a drum clinic at the Horseshoe Hotel, London, November 1980



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Jazz legend Louie Bellson's European tour in 1991 brought him back to the Forum Theatre in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, where he had previously captivated audiences in 1979 with his dynamic drumming skills. Joining him on stage were Lena Antonis and Bill Berry, as well as his big band. In the 1970s and 80s, Louie frequently returned to the Forum Theatre, sharing the stage with other jazz greats like Tony Roper, Kenny Clare, and Buddy Rich. These iconic performances were captured by artist Denis Williams, providing a visual testament to Louie Bellson's enduring legacy in jazz music.