Louie Bellson's birth name is Luigi Paulino Alfredo Francesco Antonio Balassoni.
Louie Bellson died on February 14, 2009, in Los Angeles, California, USA of complications of hip fracture.
Pearl Bailey married to John Randolph Pinkett in 1948 Pearl Bailey married to Louie Bellson in 1952
Pearl Bailey was married to jazz drummer Louie Bellson for 47 years, from 1952 until her death in 1990. Their marriage was marked by mutual respect and admiration, both personally and professionally. They often collaborated on various projects, showcasing their talents together. Bailey's love for Bellson was evident throughout their long union.
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Dee Dee Bellson is the daughter of legendary performers Pearl Bailey and Louie Bellson. She is a singer / performer in her own right, and appeared on Star Search in the 1980's. Beautiful girl, beautiful singer. I wish I knew what she was up to now. Dee Dee Bellson unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2009 in Virginia.
The cast of Louie Bellson and His Big Band - 2003 includes: Benny Baily as Trumpet Louie Bellson as Composer, Drummer Americo Belotto as Trumpet Michael Brecker as Tenor Sax Randy Brecker as Trumpet Hermann Breuer as Trombone Rudi Fussers as Trombone Herb Geller as Alto Sax Gil Goldstein as Piano Thomas Grunwald as Tenor Sax Tim Landers as Bass Lew Soloff as Trumpet Ack Van Rooyan as Trumpet Jiggs Whigham as Trombone
Pearl Bailey married to John Randolph Pinkett in 1948 Pearl Bailey married to Louie Bellson in 1952
Yes, Pearl Bailey married to John Randolph Pinkett in 1948 Yes, Pearl Bailey married to Louie Bellson in 1952
Luigi Paulino Alfredo Francesco Antonio Balassoni (aka Louie Bellson)Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louie_Bellson
Thad Jones arranged two of the charts: one is the standard "Darn That Dream," and the other a Thad original, "With Bells-On".
Louie Bellson has: Played Drummer in "Toast of the Town" in 1948. Played Drums in "A Song Is Born" in 1948. Played Himself - Drummer in "Sophisticated Lady" in 1952. Played Himself - Drummer in "The Nat King Cole Show" in 1954. Played himself in "A.N.T.A. Album of 1955" in 1955. Played himself in "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" in 1962. Played himself in "The Lively Ones" in 1962. Played Himself - Drummer in "The Hollywood Palace" in 1964. Played himself in "The David Frost Show" in 1969. Played himself in "Playboy After Dark" in 1969. Played himself in "This Is Your Life" in 1971. Played Johnny Albert in "Lou Grant" in 1977. Played himself in "All-Star Salute to Pearl Bailey" in 1979. Played Composer, Drummer in "Louie Bellson and His Big Band" in 2003.