Prima, who died in 1978, was the eternal game-changer. In his early years, he led various jazz outfits including the highly rated New Orleans Gang. A star of not only music, but also films – Prima appeared in several shorts and full-blown Hollywood productions during the ’30s. In 1967 he provided the voice for King Louie, the orang-utan in Disney’s The Jungle Book, for which many people remember Prima today. But as this essential double- album confirms, long before that he made great, humour-instilled, often exciting sounds that left audiences feeling happy. Featured here are his all his very best and most loved songs.

Side A:

1. Just A Gigolo – I Ain’t Got Nobody
2. Felicia No Capicia
3. Oh, Marie
4. Buona Sera
5. That Old Black Magic (with Keely Smith)
6. Bourbon Street Blues
7. If You Were The Only Girl In The World
8. Alright, Okay, You Win
9. Jump Jive An’ Wail

Side B:

1. Angelina – Zooma Zooma
2. Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
3. I Don’t Know Why (with Keely Smith)
4. Route 66
5. I’ve Got The World On A String
6. Just One Of Those Things
7. Pennies From Heaven
8. Basin Street Blues – When It’s Sleepy Time Down South
9. Yes, We Have No Bananas