Louis Prima

Louis Prima
Louis Prima
	Prima in 1947
Background information
Birth name	Louis Leo Prima
Also known as	The King of Swing
Born	December 7, 1910; New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Died	August 24, 1978 (aged 67); New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres	Jazz; swing; traditional pop; jump blues; big band;
Occupation(s)	Musician; entertainer; bandleader;
Instruments	Vocals; trumpet;
Years active	1929–1975
Labels	Capitol, Dot
Spouse(s)	; Louise Polizzi (m. 1929; div. 1936) ; Alma Ross (m. 1936; div. 1945) ; Tracelene Barrett (m. 1945; div. 1952) ; Keely Smith (m. 1953; div. 1961) ; Gia Maione (m. 1963)
Website	www.louisprima.com

Louis Prima was an American jazz singer known for swing music. He became famous in the 1940s and 50s and played King Louie in Walt Disney’s cartoon of The Jungle Book.

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