"Time Check" - Louie Bellson & his Big Band

Louie was a true innovator and is credited as the originator of using two bass drums in his set-up, a concept that literally reshaped the way the drums were played. Louie also pioneered the concept of using a heavy bottom high hat cymbal with a medium top, thus Zildjian's legendary New Beat Hi Hats were born.

Besides being one the greatest musicians of all time, Louie was the most beloved person in the entire percussion industry. You only had to meet him once to feel like you were his longtime friend. He had that unique ability of making everyone feel special. He was a role model for young musicians - always taking time to answer questions and to impart his knowledge.

"Time Check" is a battle of the saxes for composer Don Menza and Pete "Youngblood" Christlieb. After the first long solo challenges, (Menza blows first), they cut down to eight-bar exchanges, then fours, then twos. Ross Tompkins is heard from, before the saxes play a sectional chorus that recalls the Benny Carter influence in reed writing. This song was originally released in his album "150 MPH"

Band Members:

Personnel: Louie Bellson (drums); Louie Bellson; Timothy May, John Chiodini, Timothy May (guitar); Dick Spencer (flute, piccolo, clarinet, woodwinds, saxophone, alto saxophone); Matt Catingub (flute, clarinet, alto saxophone); Larry Covelli (woodwinds, alto saxophone); Bill Byrne (woodwinds, baritone saxophone); Dick Spencer, Larry Covelli (alto saxophone); Gordon Goodwin (tenor saxophone); Andrew MacKintosh, Billy Byrne (baritone saxophone); Walt Johnson , Nelson Hatt, John Thomas , Ron King (trumpet, flugelhorn); Dana Hughes, Alan Kaplan, Nick Dimaio, Gil Falco, Dana Hughes, Bob Payne (trombone); Frank Collett (piano); Gene Cherico (double bass); John B. Williams, Jr. (electric bass); Mundell Lowe (guitar); Don Menza (woodwinds, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Pete Christlieb (woodwinds, tenor saxophone); Conte Candoli, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Frank Szabo, Blue Mitchell, Stewart Blumberg, Bobby Shew (trumpet, flugelhorn); Frank Rosolino, Charles Loper (trombone); Nat Pierce, Ross Tompkins (piano); Jack Arnold (vibraphone, percussion); Joe Porcaro (percussion).

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