The Louis Bellson Explosion

1975 studio album by Louis Bellson From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

Released1975
RecordedMay 21 & 22, 1975
StudioLos Angeles, CA
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The Louis Bellson Explosion
Studio album by
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)
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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

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