The Louis Bellson Explosion
# The Louis Bellson Explosion

The Louis Bellson Explosion is an album by drummer Louis Bellson recorded in 1975 and released by the Pablo label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

AllMusic reviewer Ron Wynn stated "A fine mid-'70s date that was both a showcase for Bellson's bombastic drumming and also a nice straight-ahead date".

## Track listing

* "The Intimacy of the Blues" (Billy Strayhorn) – 6:02
* "Quiet Riots" (Jack Hayes, Bill Holman, Louie Bellson) – 5:30
* "Carnaby Street" (Bellson, Hayes) – 6:45
* "Beyond Category" (Hayes, Bellson) – 8:19
* "Chameleon" (Herbie Hancock) – 4:33
* "Open Your Window" (Harry Nilsson) – 5:17
* "Movin' On" (John Bambridge) – 3:29
* "Groove Blues" (Don Menza) – 7:11
* "La Banda Grande" (Hayes, Bellson) – 5:25

## Personnel

* Louis Bellson – drums
* Cat Anderson, Dick Cooper, Blue Mitchell, Dick Mitchell, Bobby Shew, Snooky Young – trumpet
* Nick DiMaio, Gil Falco, Ernie Tack, Mayo Tiana – trombone
* Bill Byrne, Pete Christlieb, Larry Covelli, Don Menza, Dick Spencer – saxophones
* Nat Pierce, Ross Tompkins – keyboards
* Mitch Holder – guitar
* John Williams – bass
* Dave Levine, Paulo Magalhaes – percussion
