The jungle cat of swing's 1958 Capitol release, "Las Vegas Prima Style," captures the bandleader in his element, embracing the sounds of Las Vegas. The album is a high-energy showcase of Prima's signature blend of jazz, Dixieland, and Latin rhythms, performed with his characteristic exuberance.
- Recorded in Hollywood, California, the album features the classic Louis Prima sound with prominent brass arrangements and driving rhythms.
- The album was released by Capitol Records in October 1958, during a period when Prima was a major attraction in Las Vegas.
- While not one of his most commercially successful albums, "Las Vegas Prima Style" is a representative example of Prima's live show energy translated to vinyl.
Louis Prima was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He was an early innovator of rock and roll, and a popularizer of jazz and swing music.
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