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Born: December 07, 1911 in New Orleans, LA
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's
Died: August 24, 1978 in New Orleans, LA
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
A tireless showman and an underrated musical talent, Louis Prima swung his way to icon status thanks to an irresistible, infectious sound whose appeal translated across generations. Nominally a swing artist, Prima's distinctive sound also encompassed New Orleans-style jazz, boogie-woogie, jump blues, R&B, early rock & roll, and even the occ... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2002 Wildest 1975
2002 Prima Show in the Casbar
2002 Prima Generation '72
2002 New Sounds of the Louis Prima Show
2002 King of Clubs
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Filmography:
1987 Swing: The Best of the Big Bands, Vol. 4
1967 The Jungle Book
1961 Twist All Night
1959 Hey Boy! Hey Girl!
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Similar Artists: Louis Jordan Bill Chase Benny Goodman Stan Kenton Joe Holiday More >>

Influenced By: Louis Armstrong Count Basie Cab Calloway Kid Ory Jimmie Lunceford More >> Followers: David Lee Roth Acker Bilk Robbie Rist Buddy Greco Lavay Smith More >>

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