Lena Prima is the daughter of singer, trumpeter and recording star Louis Prima and Gia Maione, his fifth wife.
13 Facts About Lena Prima
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Lena Prima often traveled with her father on his road trips and frequently performed with him on stage.
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Lena Prima developed a love for performing during these early years of her life.
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Lena Prima taught her about the culture and traditions in his native New Orleans.
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When Lena Prima was 11, her father underwent surgery for a benign brain tumor.
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Lena Prima subsequently fell into a coma from which he never awakened.
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Lena Prima always had a twinkle in his eye, smiling, laughing and joyful.
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Lena Prima's singing career began with rock bands, despite her mother's objection to her pursuing a music career.
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Lena Prima formed a band, Rough Angel, which recorded an album with producer Geoff Workman.
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The group eventually stalled and, when grunge took over the rock scene, Lena Prima left rock music and found she could earn a living singing with lounge and cover bands.
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Lena Prima brought her band to New Orleans to perform a benefit concert hurricane and flood relief.
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In 2018, Lena Prima concluded a seven-year residency at the Hotel Monteleone in the French Quarter.
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Lena Prima's recordings include 2010's Since the Storm, a collection of swing, jazz, ballads and originals.