James Last
German musician (1929-2015) · Germany · On the map · Musicians · Died at 86
James Last was a German composer and big band leader of the James Last Orchestra. Initially a jazz bassist, his trademark "happy music" made his numerous albums best-sellers in Germany and the United Kingdom, with 65 of his albums reaching the charts in the UK alone.
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His composition "Happy Heart" became an international success in interpretations by Andy Williams and Petula Clark.
