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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 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.
Les Baxter (1922-1996) was a versatile and prolific artist who composed over 120 film scores, sang with Mel Tormé, and conducted radio shows. He also wrote hits like "The Poor People of Paris" and "April in Portugal", and played various roles in movies and TV shows.
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Les Baxter was a visionary, innovative, composer, conductor, arranger, and conductor who recorded some of the most innovative popular music of his time, influencing countless artists across several decades ranging from Nat King Cole to Jefferson Airplane.
First recording by Les Baxter Orchestra featuring Will Holt & Chorus of 'Sinner Man' (Baxter/Holt), possibly better known through later versions by The Weave...
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Feb 10, 2007 · Les Baxter is the leading figure in the history of exotica. A great musician and composer.Through his music, he created a mysterious exotic world full of mag...
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Learn about Les Baxter, the leading figure in the history of exotica music, who composed and arranged for Capitol Records, Yma Sumac, and Roger Corman films. Explore his albums, songs, and influences on the website dedicated to his work.
