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Leslie Thompson Baxter (March 14, 1922 – January 15, 1996) was an American musician, composer and conductor. [ 1] . After working as an arranger and composer for swing bands, he developed his own style of easy listening music, known as exotica and scored over 250 radio, television and motion pictures numbers. [ 2] Early life.
Learn about Les Baxter, the visionary composer and originator of Exotica sound, who recorded for Capitol Records and scored over 200 films. Discover his music featured in Oscar winning movies like Ford v Ferrari and First Man.
Jun 19, 2019 · Unchained Melody (North-Zaret) by Les Baxter, his Orchestra and Chorus Posting the three very popular 1955 recordings of the ageless ballad “Unchained Melody” (see also Al Hibbler and Roy ...
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Learn about the life and career of Les Baxter, a versatile composer, arranger, and performer who created exotica, jazz, and film music. From his childhood in Texas to his collaborations with Barney Bigard and Harry Revel, discover the story of a one-of-a-kind musical mind.
Nov 22, 2017 · Enjoy the exotic and enchanting music of Les Baxter, the master of exotica and lounge, in this full album of his greatest hits. From Celestial Nocturne to Quiet Village, you will be transported to ...
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The Poor People Of Paris (Monnot) by Les Baxter, his Chorus and Orchestra Baxter’s bright million-selling instrumental spent six weeks perched atop the ...more.
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Les Baxter (1922-1996) was a versatile and prolific American composer, actor and musician who wrote over 120 film scores and recorded many hit songs. He also played piano, whistled and sang with various groups, and appeared in some movies and TV shows.