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Louis Prima

Active

1930s - 1970s

Born

December 7, 1910 in New Orleans, LA

Died

August 24, 1978 in New Orleans, LA

Genre

Jazz Blues Vocal R&B

Styles

Jump Blues Swing Traditional Pop Dixieland Early R&B

Also Known As

Louis Prima
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Louis Prima

Biography by Steve Huey

A trumpeter, bandleader, singer, and composer, Louis Prima was inspired by the likes of Louis Armstrong and put a Sin City twist on New Orleans jazz.
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Album Highlights

  • The Wildest!
    Louis Prima
    The Wildest!
  • The Wildest Show at Lake Tahoe
    Louis Prima
    The Wildest Show at Lak …
  • Las Vegas Prima Style
    Louis Prima
    Las Vegas Prima Style
  • Wonderland by Night
    Louis Prima
    Wonderland by Night
  • Strictly Prima!
    Louis Prima
    Strictly Prima!
  • Jump, Jive An' Wail: The Essential
    Sam Butera / Louis Prim … / Keely S …
    Jump, Jive An' Wail: Th …
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