(Bop) The Louis Bellson Drum Explosion - Matterhorn (w/ Billy Cobham) - 1978, FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

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This is Louis Bellson's collaboration with Billy Cobham. Some of the material here was performed live and released as a video. The arrangements are likable, but the obvious intent here is to amaze and delight those enamored with virtuosic drumming. The duels between Cobham and Bellson are intense and demonstrate their differences in technique. Cobham's approach is sheer power based on instinct, while Bellson's is more carefully planned and played with flawless precision. The two separate solos are both excellent, and Bellson seemed to be even more inspired than usual. This is moderately recommended for jazz fans, but should be required listening for all drummers.

Louis Bellson - leader, drums
Ross Tompkins - piano
Grant Geissman - guitar
Joel Di Bartolo - bass
Conte Candoli, Walter Johnson, Ron King, Bobby Shew, Snooky Young - trumpets
William C. Booth, Gil Falco, Dana Huges, Alan Kaplan, Robert Payne - trombones
Pete Christlieb, Andy Mackintosh, Don Menza, Joe Romano, Richard Spencer - saxophones
John E. Arnold, Robert Zimmitti - percussion
Billy Cobham - 2nd drum set (uncredited)
Recorded at Heider Filmways, Hollywood on December 11-13, 1978.