Thanks to the Gap TV ad, Prima has never been hotter! This set of 21 prime Louie Prima performances (which includes Keely Smith's first 4 recordings with him) showcases Louie's swinging combo, swaggering attitude and irreverent humor. Package includes arresting artwork and deluxe booklet featuring extensive and entertaining liner notes.

A giant in the world of swing, Louis Prima had a history of successful recordings dating back to the 30s', but it was during his tenure with Columbia (1951-53), that he reigned supreme. Legacy now presents his trademark New Orleans dialect and jumping Blues & Rhythm big band sound with the release of his pinnacle, Breaking It Up! This newly re-mastered edition offers 15 of his biggest songs ("Eleanor," "The Bigger the Figure," "Ooh-Dahdily Dah") - many never before on CD.

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Prima, who died in 1978, was the eternal game-changer. In his early years, he led various jazz outfits including the highly rated New Orleans Gang. A star of not only music, but also films - Prima appeared in several shorts and full-blown Hollywood productions during the '30s. In 1967 he provided the voice for King Louie, the orang-utan in Disney's The Jungle Book, for which many people remember Prima today. But as this essential double-album confirms, long before that he made great, humour-instilled, often exciting sounds that left audiences feeling happy. Featured here are his all his very best and most loved songs.

Louis Prima's Angelina was released in 1973. Featuring his backing band, Sam Butera & The Witnesses, the album delivers a lively and entertaining collection of some of Prima's most enduring songs, including "Baciagaloop", "Please No Squeeza Da Banana", "Mari Yootch", "Che La Luna", "Mama", and "Josephina."

Louis Prima's Angelina was released in 1973. Featuring his backing band, Sam Butera & The Witnesses, the album delivers a lively and entertaining collection of some of Prima's most enduring songs, including "Baciagaloop", "Please No Squeeza Da Banana", "Mari Yootch", "Che La Luna", "Mama", and "Josephina."