Louis Prima was a force of nature — a trumpet-playing bandleader, vocalist, and entertainer whose infectious energy helped define the sound of mid-century American entertainment. Originally released in 1957, The Wildest! captures Prima at his most electrifying alongside vocalist Keely Smith and the powerhouse backing of Sam Butera and The Witnesses, blending New Orleans swing, jump blues, and pop into a sound that is both timeless and irresistibly fun.
The Wildest! is a joyful, rollicking listen with a genuine sense of playfulness and movement that holds up decades after its original release. This 2017 Capitol Records pressing celebrates 75 years of Capitol's music legacy, making it a meaningful addition to any collection of classic jazz and pop. If you love swinging, high-energy music with personality to spare, this album delivers in abundance.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Capitol Records
- Genre: Jazz, Pop
- Release Date: 11/17/2017
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TRACKS
A1. Medley: Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me)
A2. (Nothing's Too Good) For My Baby
A3. The Lip
A4. Body And Soul
A5. Oh Marie
B1. Medley: Basin Street Blues / When It's Sleepy Time Down South
B2. Jump, Jive An' Wail
B3. Buona Sera
B4. Night Train
B5. (I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You
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