James Last date of birth:
April 17, 1929
How old was James Last when died?
86
When did James Last die?
June 9, 2015
What is James Last nationality?
German
What is James Last's occupation?
Composer
What genre is James Last's work?
Big band
Short Biography
James Last (also known as "Hansi", born Hans Last; 17 April 1929 – 9 June 2015) was a German composer and big band leader of The James Last Orchestra. Initially a jazz bassist (Last won the award for "best bassist in Germany in each of the years 1950 - 1952), 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. His composition "Happy Heart" became an international success in interpretations by Andy Williams and Petula Clark.