Louis Prima Swing It His 53 Finest 1933-1960

Description

An exuberant collection of the best of Louis Prima, these two incredibly fun CDs perfectly illustrate why he was the greatest artist of the last century. Born in New Orleans to a family of Italian immigrants, he was one of the most irresistible musicians of his time. Just like his idol Louis Armstrong, he was a very good trumpeter, singer, and bandleader. Swing it! was the slogan of his radio show and also the title of this album under the Retrospective label, which brings together some of his early recordings (Chinatown, my Chinatown and Dinah) as well as major hits like In a Little Gypsy Tea Room, The Lady in Red, and the essential Sing, sing, sing.