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Louie Bellson Collection

Louie Bellson, the legendary jazz drummer and bandleader, captivated European audiences during his 1991 tour

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

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

Background imageLouie Bellson 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 imageLouie Bellson 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 imageLouie Bellson 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 imageLouie Bellson 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 imageLouie Bellson 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 imageLouie Bellson 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 imageLouie Bellson 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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Louie Bellson, the legendary jazz drummer and bandleader, captivated European audiences during his 1991 tour, leaving audiences in awe with his virtuosic skills and infectious energy. Previous performances at the Forum Theatre in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, in 1979, 1982, and various drum clinics in London throughout the late 70s and early 80s, showcased his unparalleled talent and charisma. Bellson's collaborations with other jazz greats, such as Bill Berry, Lena Antonis, Tony Roper, Kenny Clare, and Buddy Rich, further solidified his place in jazz history.