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Louis Prima: Rediscovering a Musical Icon
Special Musical Guests
Join us for the opening reception at IECC, featuring the incredible Vanessa Racci! Known as "The Jazzy Italian," Vanessa is a professional vocalist and touring artist of Italian descent, celebrated for her love of retro and the timeless music made famous by Italian-Americans. Don't miss the chance to experience her captivating performance!
"With her liquid voice laced with sass and swing, Vanessa Racci layers in emotion, technique, and nuance on every number..." -S. Mosher, Broadway World
Singing alongside Vanessa is Michael Ragosa. Michael is a New York based vocalist performing classic pop and jazz standards with presence, rhythm, and connection. A New Jersey native of Italian descent, he is currently a graduate student in Jazz Studies at the Conservatory of Music at SUNY Purchase College. Performing in the lineage of Sinatra and the great American vocal entertainers, Michael's goal isn't nostalgia - it's atmosphere.
Our main gallery is likely to reach capacity quickly for the Opening. Kindly RSVP through the provided link or email us to reserve your spot and address any questions you may have leading up to the event. We're happy to assist!
Thank you to the Gia Maione Prima Foundation and the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA) for making all of this possible.
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