James Last
German bandleader, composer, and arranger renowned for popularizing orchestral easy listening and dance music, often referred to as 'happy music', with his James Last Orchestra.Born in Bremen, Germany, Last studied at the Hamburg Conservatory. He began his career as a jazz bassist before forming the James Last Orchestra in 1965. The orchestra achieved immense international success with its distinctive sound, characterized by lush orchestration of popular melodies, film themes, and traditional...