Pick a big band, any big band, and Louie Bellson was likely the rhythm behind the swing. From Harry James and Duke Ellington to Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey, Bellson was a smash. The “Living Legend” of jazz died on Valentine’s Day at age 84.
His jazz legacy was enormous and sweeping, and he made plenty of music in Las Vegas over the years.
Here is a bit of Louie's work from the Nat King Cole Show on television in 1957:
A selection of images from Review-Journal photographer LE Baskow of the final days of the Tropicana.
A selection of images from Review-Journal photographer LE Baskow of scenes from the 2024 presidential election in Las Vegas.
A constitutional amendment is necessary.
Pushing socialism and radical politics.
Tropicana Avenue will be closed between Dean Martin Drive and New York-New York through 5 a.m. on Tuesday.
Las Vegas’ newest cutting-edge arena is ready to debut on the Strip. Here’s everything you need to know about the Sphere, inside and out.
