The cast of 'Jump, Jive and Wail' swings through the music of Louis Prima at the Stage Door Canteen. (Photo by Stage Door Canteen) It's not an exhibit on newly declassified information on the ...

If you’re of a certain age, you know Louis Prima's songs and wild on-stage antics from TV or Las Vegas. If you’re younger, you know his songs recorded by younger artists like David Lee Roth and Brian ...

Born in New Orleans, trumpeter, singer and entertainer Louis Prima grew up in the city's Italian-American community. He was influenced not only by New Orleans's Black jazz and folk culture but also ...

The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles is celebrating the legacy of a legendary musician. Its Louis Prima Party kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday, March 22. “This event is presented in conjunction with ...

As he discussed his second-generation show business career, Louis Prima Jr., son of the late Crescent City showman, rolled up his sleeve to reveal a portrait of his father tattooed on his left forearm ...

Louis Prima Jr., Kate Curran and The Witnesses. (Staten Island Advance/Carol Ann Benanti) Louis Prima Jr. and The Witnesses, who travel the world bringing the music of his famous dad (of the same name ...

Mercer County Italian American Festival When: Noon-10 p.m. today through Sunday Where: Mercer County Park, Old Trenton Road, West Windsor Admission: $3, children age 12 and younger free; (609) ...

It's likely that Louis Prima would have faded into obscurity if not for the Gap ad that featured young, khaki-wearing twenty-somethings swing dancing to "Jump, Jive, and Wail. That ad appeared at the ...

A former bandmate of Louis Prima argues in this 1999 video biography that the exuberant crooner, trumpeter, and composer belongs on the “Mount Rushmore of Italian singers,” alongside Sinatra and ...