Louis Prima Musical artist

Louis Prima (December 7, 1910 – August 24, 1978) was an American singer, actor, songwriter, and trumpeter. Prima rode the musical trends of his time, starting with his seven-piece New Orleans style jazz band in the late 1920s, then leading a swing combo in the 1930s, a big band in the 1940s, a Vegas lounge act in the 1950s, and a pop-rock band in the 1960s.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	The King of the Swing
Birth date	December 07, 1910
Birth place	New Orleans , United States
Date of death	August 24, 1978
Place of death	New Orleans , United States

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Musical artist

Career started	1936
Career ended	1975
associated musical artist	Keely Smith Gia Maione Sam Butera
Background	Solo singer
genre	Jazz Swing music Traditional pop music
instrument	Trumpet Human voice