ESSENTAIL JAZZ CLASSICS LOUIS PRIMA: THE KING OF JUMPIN SWING - GREATEST HITS This release compiles all the classic hits of Louis Primas legendary band of the mid-50s featuring vocalist Keely Smith and tenor sax giant Sam Butera. The 27 tracks presented here exemplify Primas jump-band swing style, which electrified dancers for generations and earned his band the reputation as, "the wildest show in Las Vegas". Includes 12-page booklet. LOUIS PRIMA (vocals, trumpet) - KEELY SMITH (vocals) - SAM BUTERA (tenor saxophone) Featuring Jimmie Little Red Blount, Lou Sineaux (tb), Jack Marshall, Bobby Roberts, Allan Seltzer (g), Willie McCumber Jr., John Nagy (p), Amado Rodrigues, Tony Liuzza, Roland Rolly Dee Dilorio (b), Bobby Morris, Harvey Lang, Paul Ferrara (d). Recorded in Hollywood, Lake Tahoe & Las Vegas, 1956-1959.