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Early life. Baxter studied piano at the Detroit Conservatory of Music before moving to Los Angeles for further studies at Pepperdine College. From 1943 on he played tenor and baritone saxophone for the Freddie Slack big band. Abandoning a concert career as a pianist, he turned to popular music as a singer.
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.
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.
19 de jun. de 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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26 de mai. de 2019 · 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 Billboard Top 100 chart.
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22 de nov. de 2017 · TRACKLIST 01- Celestial Nocturne 00:11 02- Moon Moods 03:18 03- Quiet Village 06:14 04- Jungle Flower 09:32 05- Sophisticated Savage 12:17 06- Barquita .Rele...
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Learn about Les Baxter, a composer, conductor, and musician who created innovative and exotic music for movies, TV, and records. Explore his early life, influences, achievements, awards, and legacy.
