Louis Prima
Louis Leo Prima was an American trumpeter, singer, entertainer, and bandleader. While rooted in New Orleans jazz, swing music, and jump blues, Prima touched on various genres throughout his career: he formed a seven-piece New Orleans–style jazz band in the late 1920s, fronted a swing combo in the 1930s and a big band group in the 1940s, helped to popularize jump blues in the late 1940s and early...
Louis Leo Prima was an American trumpeter, singer, entertainer, and bandleader. While rooted in New Orleans jazz, swing music, and jump blues, Prima touched on various genres throughout his career: he formed a seven-piece New Orleans–style jazz band in the late 1920s, fronted a swing combo in the 1930s and a big band group in the 1940s, helped to popularize jump blues in the late 1940s and early...
Known For
The Jungle Book
as King Louie of the Apes (voice)
Rose of Washington Square
as Band Leader
Start Cheering
as Band Conductor
Cast Credits
The Jungle Book
as King Louie of the Apes (voice)
The Continental Twist
as Louis Evans
Rose of Washington Square
as Band Leader
Start Cheering
as Band Conductor
The Star Reporter in Hollywood
as Louis Prima
You Can't Have Everything
as Orchestra Leader
Rhythm on the Range
as Trumpet Player
Swing It
as Louis Prima - Band Leader
The Champ's a Chump
as Band Leader Louis
Crew Credits
Sackgasse
Original Music Composer