Louis Prima (December 7, 1910 – August 24, 1978) was an American singer, actor, songwriter, and trumpeter. Prima rode the musical trends of his time, starting with his seven-piece New Orleans style jazz band in the 1920s, then successively leading a swing combo in the 1930s, a big band in the 1940s, a Vegas lounge act in the 1950s, and a pop-rock band in the 1960s. In each of his musical endeavors, he incorporated his exuberant personality into his act.
Read more about Louis Prima: Early Life, The Search For Success, The Big Apple, Louis Prima and His New Orleans Gang, California, Reinvented in New York, World War II, Personality, Fine Taste, Keely Smith, A New Act, Later Years, Legacy, Discography
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