Hot

by Louie Bellson

Overview

Louie Bellson's big bands are always hot and explosive, if not all that surprising. This 1987 CD features four originals by the drummer, three obscurities, and an opening "Caravan" that has solo space for guest flugelhornist Clark Terry, the great tenor Don Menza and Bellson. The other selections feature such talented soloists as trumpeters Brian O'Flaherty and Glenn Drewes, George Young on alto and soprano, altoist Joe Roccisano, Kenny Hitchcock on tenor, and pianist John Bunch. The 17-piece big band mixes together veterans with comparative youngsters and has many names familiar to followers of Bellson's orchestras. An above-average effort from the swinging crew. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	03/10/2009
Label:	Nimbus
UPC:	0710357271229
Rank:	161814

Tracks

1. Caravan
2. Ode to a Friend
3. The Peaceful Poet
4. Together We Rise
5. Hot
6. Hookin' It
7. Waltzing at Denison
8. Walkin' with Buddy

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Louie Bellson   Primary Artist,Drums,Soloist
Louie Bellson Jazz Orchestra   Primary Artist
Louie Bellson & His Jazz Orchestra   Primary Artist
Clark Terry   Guest Artist,Soloist,Flugelhorn
Keith O'Quinn   Trombone
Clinton Sharman   Trombone
Don Mikkelsen   Trombone
Don Menza   Soloist,Saxophone,Sax (Tenor)
Jay Leonhart   Bass
George Young   Saxophone,Sax (Alto),Sax (Soprano)
Kenneth Hitchcock   Soloist,Saxophone,Sax (Tenor)
Joe Roccisano   Soloist,Saxophone,Sax (Alto)
John Bunch   Piano,Soloist
Glenn Drewes   Soloist,Trumpet
Brian O'Flaherty   Soloist,Trumpet
Robert Millikan   Trumpet
Jack Stuckey   Saxophone
George Opalisky   Saxophone
Hale Rood   Trombone
Larry Lunetta   Trumpet
Danny Cahn   Trumpet

Technical Credits

Bob Florence   Arranger,Composer
Irving Mills   Composer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Gregory K. Squires   Audio Production,Editing,Engineer,Producer,Audio Engineer
Don Menza   Arranger
Leonard Feather   Liner Notes
Lew Del Gatto   Arranger,Composer
Louie Bellson   Leader,Composer,Performer
Juan Tizol   Composer
Pete Christlieb   Composer
Tommy Newsom   Arranger
George Young   Composer
Louie Bellson & His Jazz Orchestra   Performer
Jack Hayes   Arranger,Composer
Joe Roccisano   Arranger,Composer
Remo Palmier   Composer
Rick Wilkins   Arranger
Clark Terry   Performer