This 1957 album captures Louis Prima and his band delivering their signature high-energy blend of jazz, dixieland, and boogie-woogie, further embracing a popular latin influence.
- Recorded in New York City, the album features Prima's popular ensemble, including saxophonist Sam Butera.
- The album reached number 15 on the Billboard albums chart.
- The album was a commercial success, coming off the back of the double A-side single "Just a Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody" which had been a surprise hit.
Louis Prima was a trumpeter, singer, and bandleader from New Orleans known for his blend of jazz, dixieland, and Italian-American show music. In 1957, he was at the height of his popularity, having recently scored a major hit with "Just a Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody."
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