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Louis Prima: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Louis Leo Prima
Born December 7, 1910 ā€¢ New Orleans ā€¢ Louisiana
Died August 24, 1978 (aged 67) ā€¢ New Orleans ā€¢ Louisiana

Photos

Louis Prima stands against a plain yellow background, holding a trumpet in his right hand and gesturing with his left, dressed in a short-sleeve shirt and slacks.
Louis Prima and Keely Smith perform onstage in the 1950s, with Prima singing and Smith at a microphone, backed by a band with drums, bass, and brass instruments.
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