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James Last
James Last (born Hans Last, * April 17, 1929 in Bremen; † June 9, 2015 in West
Palm Beach, Florida) is a German composer and bandleader. He led the James Last
Orchestra and shaped the big band / easy listening genre with the so-called
"Happy Sound". Non Stop Dancing (1965) establishes his concept of short,
danceable medleys. His orchestral arrangements focus on bass and brass. Many of
his albums reach the charts in the long term and find an audience, particularly
in the UK and Germany. James Last began as a jazz double bass player. He works
as an arranger for Polydor. From the mi...
