My brother Leon started it all. He played the piano. In school they made me leader of the orchestra because I played the violin, but I followed Leon and the boys in his jazz band around.

5% of his earnings. His mother was quite upset that he had moved on from the violin while Leon applauded his performances with his "band" on the street corners. He called up New Orleans legendary saxophonist Sam Butera.

[citation needed]. In each of his musical endeavors he incorporated his exuberant personality into his act. Louis Prima (December 7 1910 – August 24 1978) was an American singer actor songwriter and trumpeter.