[Dixielandjazz] Louis Prima - New Orleans Jazz Man

[Steven Holzer]

This brings to mind the story, from Max Kaminsky's book I think, about 
how Pee Wee suggested to Bobby Hackett that he come to New York and try 
to get the gig at the club that the Prima band was due to close. Bobby 
came, spent an evening listening to the Prima band's particularly 
spirited (one might even say, raucous) brand of jazz, and went home the 
same night. His New York debut would have to wait for another day.

Steve Holzer

Stephen Barbone wrote:

>List mates:
>
>Yeah, Louis Prima, born in New Orleans around 1910 or so, was a real
>player. In his early jazz career, he worked with Red Nichols before he
>formed his own band. In the 1930s. His early band had players that
>included:
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>George Brunis, Claude Thornhill, Pee Wee Russell, Sidney Arodin, Ray
>Bauduc, Eddie Miller, Artie Shapiro and George Van Eps. Their theme
>song?
>
>"Way Down Yonder In New Orleans"
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