Louie Bellson died yesterday. If you don't know who he was, check this out.
And this, where he squares off against Buddy Rich.
And a more recent clip, from 1980.
In addition to Duke Ellison, Louie performed with Benny Goodman, [hometown hero] Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, Harry James, and Ella Fitzgerald. It just doesn't get any better than that. Read about him here.
RIP Louie. You were the best.
