Louis Leo Prima (December 7, 1910 - August 24, 1978) was an
American trumpeter, singer, entertainer, and bandleader. While rooted
in New Orleans jazz, swing music, and jump blues, Prima touched on
various genres throughout his career. Prima made prominent use of
Italian music and language in his songs, blending elements of his Italian
and Sicilian identity with jazz and swing music. Prima's most famous
Italian song is ''Angelina'', named after his mother. To name a few tracks
from this double LP ''Felicia No Capicia,'' the medley ''Just a Gigolo - I
Ain't Got Nobody,'' and ''Buona Sera.'' Louis is backed by Keely Smith
and Sam Butera & The Witnesses. Keely & Louis redid ''That Old Black
Magic,'' which was a Top 40 hit for 2 months and they earned a Grammy
for this song.