Louis Bellson Quintet (also released as Concerto for Drums by Louis Bellson) is an album by American jazz drummer Louis Bellson featuring performances recorded in 1954 for the Norgran label.[1]

Louis Bellson Quintet
Studio album by
Released1955
RecordedJune 21, 1954
New York City
GenreJazz
LabelNorgran
MGN 1011
ProducerNorman Granz
Louis Bellson chronology
Skin Deep
(1953-54)
Louis Bellson Quintet
(1955)
Journey Into Love
(1954)
Concerto for Drums by Louis Bellson cover

Reception

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Allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars.[2]

Professional ratings
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Allmusic     [2]

Track listing

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All compositions by Louis Bellson except as indicated

  1. "Concerto for Drums" - 6:03
  2. "Basically Speaking, Duvivier, That is" (George Duvivier) - 4:07
  3. "Love for Sale" (Cole Porter) - 4:23
  4. "The Man I Love" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) - 5:38
  5. "Charlie's Blues" (Charlie Shavers) - 5:14
  6. "I'll Remember April" (Gene de Paul, Patricia Johnston, Don Raye) - 3:38
  7. "Buffalo Joe" (Shavers) - 5:34
  8. "Stompin' at the Savoy" (Edgar Sampson, Benny Goodman, Chick Webb, Andy Razaf) - 8:35

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Norgran Records Catalog: 1000 series accessed December 15, 2015
  2. ^ a b Allmusic listing, accessdate December 15, 2015