Matterhorn - The Louie Bellson Drum Explosion - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Recorded in 1978, 'Matterhorn' by The Louie Bellson Drum Explosion is a testament to the unyielding inventiveness of one of jazz drumming’s true visionaries. Here, Bellson assembles a peerless ensemble—Shelly Manne, Willie Bobo, and Roy Burns among them—crafting an electrifying percussion dialogue that pushes the boundaries of big band jazz. The album’s centerpiece, the epic 'Matterhorn Suite,' is a showcase of rhythmic interplay and tonal color, where each drum voice converses and collides over bold brass and nimble improvisation. This record is not just about technical fireworks (though there’s plenty of that); it’s a celebration of collective creativity, where the pulse of the drums leads the way through dynamic, genre-blurring compositions. For collectors and jazz aficionados, 'Matterhorn' stands as a vibrant chronicle of late-70s jazz innovation, capturing a moment when masters of rhythm converged to challenge and inspire each other. Its pressing is sought after for its sonic clarity and exuberant spirit—a must-have for those who crave the raw power and sophisticated artistry of jazz’s percussive vanguard. Track List: - The Matterhorn Suite For Drums In Four Movements - A1 - First Movement: Entrance - 3:55 A2 - Second Movement: The Knuf Brothers - A2.1 - (Contemporary) - 1:50 A3 - Third Movement: Conversations - A3.1 - (Triangles) - 2:00 A3.2 - (Jazz Trumpets) - 4:30 A4 - Fourth Movement: - A4.1 - Then And Now - 1:25 A4.2 - (Drum Solo) - 5:18 - The Matterhorn Suite For Drums In Four Movements (Cont) - B1 - Fourth Movement (Cont.): - B1.1 - Jazz Saxes - 3:53 B1.2 - Bellson's Solo - 5:35 B1.3 - Finale - 2:35 B2 - War Bird - 8:20