2002 ARIA winners for World Music, Rock 'n' Roll-Gypsy
ensemble Monsieur Camembert present their
unmissable homage to swing-king Louis
Prima.
Before Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tom Jones or Tony
Bennett ever played the stages of Vegas, there was Louis Prima. One of
America’s most hypnotic and original entertainers, Prima’s career spanned
several decades and turned out hits like That
Old Black Magic, Sing Sing Sing,
Angelina, Just a Gigolo and many others!
From his Italian-hits of the 30's, to the rockin' sounds of the late 50's, Monsieur Camembert brings Louis Prima’s music to life with their
incredible energy, and arrangements driven by growling sax, swirling
accordion, & Gypsy guitar.
Yaron Hallis, leader
and vocalist of Monsieur Camembert explains how he came to write a show based
on the life of this trumpeter/singer…
“I was completely taken by the humour and fun of Prima’s music,
and was inspired to do a whole night of his music. Then, upon doing some research,
I discovered his incredibly colourful and ultimately tragic story - from his
five wives and countless romances, to his final three years spent lying in a
coma - and I knew that I wanted to not only perform his wonderful music, but
also to tell his story…”
Just A Gigolo – Camembert Does Prima has been performed to sell-out audiences at The Basement
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Just A
Gigolo features two special guest vocalists (singing the parts of prima’s 4th
& 5th wives) – singing swinging sensation Nadya Golski or trombonist/singer extraordinaire Melissa Kenny.
For further information, please
contact:
Yaron Hallis
Paddington NSW 2021
Mob: 041 333 7771