Let's Call It Swing is an album by American jazz drummer Louis Bellson featuring performances recorded in 1956 and 1957 for the Verve label.Verve Records Catalog: 8200 series accessed December 15, 2015The Verve Sessions of Louis Bellson: 1957 accessed December 15, 2015
Reception Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars.Allmusic listing, accessdate December 15, 2015
Track listing "Seedless Grape Fruit" "Flying Hickory" "That's Bell's Son" "Park Avenue Patter" "Smiling King" "Strip Out Sam" "Drum Solo" "Jack's Up" "Go Ahead" "Swing This" "Let's Call It Swing" Recorded in New York City on May 30, 1956 (tracks 1–6) and in Los Angeles, CA on January 23, 1957 (track 7) and January 25, 1957 (tracks 8–11)
Personnel Louis Bellson – drums Doc Severinsen (tracks 8–11), Charlie Shavers (tracks 1–6) – trumpet Vincent Forchetti (tracks 1–6), Sonny Russo (tracks 8–11) – trombone Red Press – alto saxophone (tracks 1–6 & 8–11) Eddie Wasserman – tenor saxophone (tracks 1–6 & 8–11) Ted Lee (tracks 1–6), Ernie Wilkins (tracks 8–11) – baritone saxophone Irving Josephs (tracks 8–11), Lou Stein (tracks 1–6) – piano George Duvivier – bass Louis Bellson, Don Redman, Ernie Wilkins – arranger
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