Pretty neat. I will just post the press release:
A Sneak Preview of Performance Film Louis Prima: In Person! at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art on Tuesday, April 27th Co-presented by Ponderosa Stomp Foundation
In commemoration of the centennial of Louis Prima’s birth—and to celebrate Tony Bennett's portrait of Prima for the official poster of this year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Film at the Ogden is proud to present a sneak preview screening of Louis Prima: In Person! (2010, 90 min.), a retrospective performance film of New Orleans’ native son, the legendary singer, trumpeter, bandleader and actor Louis Prima. This survey of Prima's career, spanning his wildly diverse musical incarnations from 1937 to 1971, features rare and never-before-seen clips from a variety of sources. It’s 100 percent music, 100 percent performance ... The Prima in his Prime! Louis Prima: In Person! was compiled by filmmaker/archivist/producer Joe Lauro of Historic Films with the permission and collaboration of the Prima Family Estate and archivist Ron Canatella. Gia Prima, Louis Prima’s wife, provided invaluable input and access to rare performances and stills. Prima’s former manager, longtime family friend and local restaurateur Joe Segreto will be in attendance, as well as Joe Lauro, a frequent contributor and participant at Ponderosa Stomp conferences and events. These screenings are supported in part by the Helis Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, W Hotel/New Orleans and Full Motion Productions.
Event: Louis Prima: In Person! Film screening and discussion
Date/Time: Tues. April 27, 7 p.m.
Location: Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans, La. Event located in 5th floor gallery
Admission: Free to Museum members; $10 general admission. (Museum members can reserve seats until Fri. April 24.)
To reserve a seat or information: 504.539.9616.
In commemoration of the centennial of Louis Prima’s birth—and to celebrate Tony Bennett's portrait of Prima for the official poster of this year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Film at the Ogden is proud to present a sneak preview screening of Louis Prima: In Person! (2010, 90 min.), a retrospective performance film of New Orleans’ native son, the legendary singer, trumpeter, bandleader and actor Louis Prima. This survey of Prima's career, spanning his wildly diverse musical incarnations from 1937 to 1971, features rare and never-before-seen clips from a variety of sources. It’s 100 percent music, 100 percent performance ... The Prima in his Prime! Louis Prima: In Person! was compiled by filmmaker/archivist/producer Joe Lauro of Historic Films with the permission and collaboration of the Prima Family Estate and archivist Ron Canatella. Gia Prima, Louis Prima’s wife, provided invaluable input and access to rare performances and stills. Prima’s former manager, longtime family friend and local restaurateur Joe Segreto will be in attendance, as well as Joe Lauro, a frequent contributor and participant at Ponderosa Stomp conferences and events. These screenings are supported in part by the Helis Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, W Hotel/New Orleans and Full Motion Productions.
Event: Louis Prima: In Person! Film screening and discussion
Date/Time: Tues. April 27, 7 p.m.
Location: Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans, La. Event located in 5th floor gallery
Admission: Free to Museum members; $10 general admission. (Museum members can reserve seats until Fri. April 24.)
To reserve a seat or information: 504.539.9616.
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