[Dixielandjazz] Louis Prima

[David Richoux]

There was a  Prima documentary program on PBS last year (it was  
mentioned on this list, as I recall.) As I recall they did not get  
the Louis Jordan connection, but other than that I thought it was OK.  
I have a few biographies of Prima and one book about Jordan, but they  
are in storage right now. When I am done with my move I will check  
and see who borrowed from whom.

Many years ago I did a 4 hour special on KFJC - "Louie, Louie and  
Louis" rotating through Armstrong, Prima and Jordan tracks - there  
was a lot of similarity in their hokum!

Dave Richoux

On Jan 30, 2007, at 10:03 AM, brycejo at comcast.net wrote:

> Actually Keely's supposed boredom was part of their schtick.   
> Prima, Butrera and the others would be going nutso on stage and  
> she'd be standing in the middle of it totally detached until she  
> threw a zinger at Prima.  As someboby else on the list noted, Sonny  
> and Cher picked up the bit and make it a part of their shows.   
> Donnie and Marie Osmond did the same thing.
>
> Jack Bryce
>