Louie Bellson

Louis Bellson worked on a variety of projects during his entertainment career. He appeared in a number of television specials, including "Benny Goodman: Let's Dance -- A Musical Tribute" (PBS, 1985-86) and "A Duke Named Ellington" (PBS, 1987-88). He also contributed to a variety of television specials, including "A Salute to Broadway: The Shows" (1987-88), "Jacksonville Jazz IX" (PBS, 1988-89) and "Those Fabulous 40's" (PBS, 1991-92). He also appeared in "The Tunes of Tommy Dorsey: A Sentimental Journey" (PBS, 1993-94). Bellson's music was most recently featured in "Criminal" (2004) with John C Reilly. Bellson passed away in February 2009 at the age of 85.