Louis Prima

Louis Prima is a popular Jazz artist from United States, born on December 7, 1910.

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. . Popular albums include "Capitol Collectors Series: Louis Prima" and "The Wildest! [2002 Remaster]".