Louie Bellson sheet music collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 0365

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection includes folders of annotated sheet music scores performed by Bellson and associated acts, as well as Bellson’s compositions. Louie Bellson (1924-2009) was an American drummer, composer, and instructor.

Dates

Creation: 1940 - 1989

Creator

Bellson, Louis (Musician, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Advance notice required for access.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

Finding aid description and metadata are licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of the Music Library. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Music Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Biographical / Historical

Louie Bellson (1924-2009) was an American drummer, composer, and instructor who performed on more than 200 albums with such musicians as Duke Ellington, Woody Herman, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louie Armstrong. Collection includes folders of annotated sheet music scores performed by Bellson and associated acts, as well as Bellson’s compositions.

Bellson wrote over 1,000 compositions and arrangements that embrace elements of jazz, swing, romantic orchestral suites, symphonic works, and ballet. He has also published more than a dozen books on drums and percussion. Bellson was known throughout his career to conduct drum and band clinics at high schools, colleges and music stores.

Extent

108.75 Linear Feet (92 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection includes folders of annotated sheet music scores performed by drummer and band leader Louie Bellson (1924-2009) and associated acts, as well as Bellson’s compositions.