Jazz
2008 two CD collection. A tireless showman and an underrated musical talent, Louis Prima swung his way to icon status thanks to an irresistible, infectious sound whose appeal translated across generations. Nominally a swing artist, Prima's distinctive sound also encompassed New Orleans-style Jazz, Boogie-Woogie, Jump Blues, RB, early Rock 'N' Roll, and even the occasional Italian tarantella. Regardless of what form his music took, it swung hard and fast, with a rolling, up-tempo shuffle beat that helped some of his earlier material cross over to RB audiences. 36 tracks including 'When The Saints Go Marching In', 'Chasing Shadows', 'St. Louis Blues' and many more. |
