now that's one i hadn't heard of....

Do you mean you've never heard of James Last, Susan?

Here's an awesome rock 'n roll medley. His orchestra always had a good time while playing. James was a true gentleman.

Put me on Susan's list too. I've never heard of him, but that's maybe because I don't particularly care for this music style. That's what's great about music, there's something for everyone, you just need to look for it.

Enjoyed the video, but never heard of him.

Absolutely know of him, Jasdip. Love Big Band and Swing music! Love his music!

Loved the brass and in particular, the trumpet work.
Music of that style was popular for jitter-bug dancing when I was in High school in the 1950s.

I like big band and I too enjoyed the video, but have never heard of him. I'm guessing he's not too popular in the States?

I'm really surprised that none of you have heard of him. He's toured for decades, always sold-out. He lived in Florida! He also has a home in Germany.

We've got several of his DVD's they're remarkable. The talent of his orchestra is phenomenal and James loved them, treated them like family and enjoyed what he did. It shows in every concert.

Info on his website lists many European tours but makes no mention of anything in the US in the last 25 years. An obit I saw described him as "a regular on British TV".

He may have been mostly known in Europe and Britain and British-influenced markets like Canada. To be honest, I think that style of music fell off the radar screens here decades ago.