James Last

Aliases: Chor und Orchester James Last
james last
James Last Band
James Last and His Orchestra
James Last Und Sein Orchester
James Last und seine Hammond-Bar-Combo
Real name: Hans Last
Born: April 17, 1929
Died: June 9, 2015
Country: Germany
IPI: 00017369773 16 works
00017369871 27 works
Affiliation: GEMA
Comments: Musician, composer and big band leader noted for his big band arrangements of pop hits. Far more popular in Europe and Asia than in the US, he reportedly sold in excess of a 100 million albums worldwide. The earlier Japanese James Last releases were often released under his real name Hans Last, as he had been well-known in Japan for Alfred Hause's arrangements.
Family: Ron Last Son
Kai Warner Brother
Related: Barry Reeves Drummer James Last Orchestra
Benny Bendorff Bassist James Last Orchestra
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