Louis Prima

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Born
7 December 1910
Born In
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Died
24 August 1978 (aged 67)
Louis Prima (December 7, 1910 - August 24, 1978) was born into a musical family in New Orleans. His family emigrated from Sicily, Italy, and after a brief stay in Argentina settled in the United States. Prima studied violin for several years as a child. His older brother Leon was a well regarded local bandleader. Prima was proud of his heritage, and made a point of letting the audience know at every performance that he was Italian-American and from New Orleans. His singing and playing showed that he absorbed many of the same influences as his fellow Crescent City musician, Louis Arm… read more
Louis Prima (December 7, 1910 - August 24, 1978) was born into a musical family in New Orleans. His family emigrated from Sicily, Italy, and after a brief stay in Argentina settled in the United States. Prima studied violin for several years as a child. His older brother Leon was a well regar… read more
Louis Prima (December 7, 1910 - August 24, 1978) was born into a musical family in New Orleans. His family emigrated from Sicily, Italy, and after a brief stay in Argentina settled in the United States. Prima studied violin for several years as a child. His older brother Leon was a well regarded local bandleader. Prima was proud of his heritage, and made a point … read more

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1 Play track Capitol Collectors Series Pennies from Heaven
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2 Play track Just A Gigolo The Best Of Louis Prima I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song)
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3 Play track Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody - Medley / Remastered 2002 Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody - Medley / Remastered 2002
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4 Play track Angelina Che La Luna
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5 I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - From "The Jungle Book" / Soundtrack Version I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - From "The Jungle Book" / Soundtrack Version
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6 Play track Treme: Music From The HBO Original Series, Season 1 Buona Sera - Remastered 2002
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7 From Heaven Pennies from Heaven - Remastered
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8 Play track Just a Gigolo - Remastered Just a Gigolo - Remastered
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9 Buona Sera - Remastered 1991 Buona Sera - Remastered 1991
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10 Play track Jump, Jive, An' Wail - Remastered Jump, Jive, An' Wail - Remastered
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  1. 99,741 listeners

    Nov 1956 · 10 tracks

    The Wildest!
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    The Wildest! (Expanded Edition)
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  3. 65,251 listeners

    1991 · 26 tracks

    Capitol Collectors Series
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  4. 61,167 listeners

    1 Jan 1973 · 10 tracks

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