- Taschenbuch: 182 Seiten
- Verlag: Univ of Illinois Pr (1. September 2002)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0252070909
- ISBN-13: 978-0252070907
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 22,8 x 16,1 x 1,7 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 4.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (1 Kundenrezension)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 815.345 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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This is the first paperback edition of the only biography of Louis Prima, one of the most underrated jazz musicians and entertainers of the twentieth century. In a career that spanned four decades, Prima infused the grit and grace of Dixieland jazz with swing and big band sounds, the first whiffs of rock 'n' roll, and a vaudevillian-like stage presence. A native of New Orleans, the Guy Lombardo protg known as 'The Italian Satchmo' was the country's smashing new jazz sensation at New York's Famous Door in the 1930s. He went on to be a successful big band leader and a Vegas nightclub staple, and he virtually created the concept of the lounge act. Despite his longstanding success, Prima's over-the-top on-stage antics induced critics to not take him seriously and he was relegated to the status of mere 'entertainer'. Married five times and involved with numerous women in between, Prima has more often been remembered for his colorful relationships and quirky personality than for his abilities as a trumpeter and singer. After his death in 1978, his music gradually disappeared and jazz scholars rarely mentioned his name. Nudging Prima's legacy into the limelight the musician deserved, Garry Boulard nimbly explores Prima's ability to maintain a lifelong career, his knack for self-promotion, and how the cities in which he lived and performed - New York, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas - uniquely and indelibly informed his style. In a new preface, the author considers how the resurgence of big band and swing music in the late 1990s catapulted Prima and his music back into the public eye.
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This is the first paperback edition of the only biography of Louis Prima, one of the most underrated jazz musicians and entertainers of the twentieth century. In a career that spanned four decades, Prima infused the grit and grace of Dixieland jazz with swing and big band sounds, the first whiffs of rock 'n' roll, and a vaudevillian-like stage presence. A native of New Orleans, the Guy Lombardo protg known as "The Italian Satchmo" was the country's smashing new jazz sensation at New York's Famous Door in the 1930s. He went on to be a successful big band leader and a Vegas nightclub staple, and he virtually created the concept of the lounge act.Despite his longstanding success, Prima's over-the-top on-stage antics induced critics to not take him seriously and he was relegated to the status of mere 'entertainer'. Married five times and involved with numerous women in between, Prima has more often been remembered for his colorful relationships and quirky personality than for his abilities as a trumpeter and singer. After his death in 1978, his music gradually disappeared and jazz scholars rarely mentioned his name.Nudging Prima's legacy into the limelight the musician deserved, Garry Boulard nimbly explores Prima's ability to maintain a lifelong career, his knack for self-promotion, and how the cities in which he lived and performed - New York, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas - uniquely and indelibly informed his style. In a new preface, the author considers how the resurgence of big band and swing music in the late 1990s catapulted Prima and his music back into the public eye.
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As one of millions who continues to worship Louis Prima, I was glad to see that there is at the very least one book available on him. Well-written and packed with information, I learned things about Prima that I did not know before (how Eleanor Roosevelt helped his career) and would recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand Prima, Keely Smith, Sam Butera and the music they so wonderfully created in the late l950s.
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good, solid information about an elusive entertainer
17. Oktober 1999
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As one of millions who continues to worship Louis Prima, I was glad to see that there is at the very least one book available on him. Well-written and packed with information, I learned things about Prima that I did not know before (how Eleanor Roosevelt helped his career) and would recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand Prima, Keely Smith, Sam Butera and the music they so wonderfully created in the late l950s.
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Answered my questions
3. April 2005
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A very good, easy reading, informative book. With my renewed interest in Louis Prima I was wondering about his early life, who the wives were bk(before Keely) and if he had children and how many. This book answered all my questions. It is definitely an in depth biography and well worh reading. For all of his critics(if they're still living) I would just like to say that 27 years after his death his music is still thrilling old fans and gathering new ones. Kudos Mr. Boulard!
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An entertaining and informative read
31. Juli 2000
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As a newcomer to the music of Louis Prima, I found this book informing and useful. Boulard's writing moves along at a fast pace; though I consider myself a neophyte in the world of jazz history, Just a Gigolo gave me all the essential information I needed to have a well grounded understanding of the man behind the music. I would recommend this book as a welcome addition to any music enthusiast.
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