Les Baxter

Summary

Les Baxter is a human^[1]. Born in Mexia^[2], he… he was born on March 14, 1922^[3]. He died in Newport Beach^[4]. He died on January 15, 1996^[5]. He worked as a singer^[6], composer^[7], conductor^[8], pianist^[9], and record producer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (505 views/month, #7,132 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Les Baxter's place of birth was Mexia^[2].
• Les Baxter passed away in Newport Beach^[4].
• Les Baxter was born on March 14, 1922^[3].
• Les Baxter died on January 15, 1996^[5].
• Les Baxter is buried at Corona del Mar^[12].
• Les Baxter held citizenship in United States^[13].
• English was Les Baxter's native language^[14].
• Les Baxter worked as a singer^[6].
• Les Baxter worked as a composer^[7].
• Les Baxter worked as a conductor^[8].
• Les Baxter worked as a pianist^[9].
• Les Baxter's professions included record producer^[10].
• Les Baxter worked as a film score composer^[15].
• Les Baxter's education included a stint at Pepperdine University^[16].
• Les Baxter received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[17].
• Les Baxter was a member of The Mel-Tones^[18].
• Les Baxter was a member of Les Baxter and His Orchestra^[19].
• Les Baxter was a member of Les Baxter, His Chorus and Orchestra^[20].
• Les Baxter was a member of Les Baxter's Drums^[21].
• Les Baxter is recorded as male^[22].
• Les Baxter's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Les Baxter's genre is exotica^[24].
• Les Baxter's genre is lounge music^[25].
• Les Baxter's record label is recorded as Capitol Records^[26].
• Les Baxter's discography is recorded as Les Baxter discography^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1922-03-14^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1996-01-15^[31]

• Genre(s): easy listening, exotica, jazz, lounge^[32]

• Community tags: easy listening, exotica, film composer, jazz, lounge^[33]

• MusicBrainz ID: b556bdfa-e55f-4891-a9cd-ba40010634e8^[34]

Body

Origins and Family

Les Baxter's place of birth was Mexia^[2]. He was born on March 14, 1922^[3]. English was his native language^[14].

Education

Les Baxter was educated at Pepperdine University^[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer^[6], composer^[7], conductor^[8], pianist^[9], record producer^[10], and film score composer^[15].

Recognition

Les Baxter received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[17].

Death and Burial

Les Baxter died on January 15, 1996^[5]. He died in Newport Beach^[4]. Burial took place at Corona del Mar^[12].

Why It Matters

Les Baxter ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (505 views/month, #7,132 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

FAQs

Where was Les Baxter born?

Born in Mexia^[2], Les Baxter…

Where did Les Baxter die?

Les Baxter passed away in Newport Beach^[4].

What did Les Baxter do for work?

Les Baxter worked as singer^[6], composer^[7], conductor^[8], pianist^[9], and record producer^[10].

Where did Les Baxter go to school?

Les Baxter was educated at Pepperdine University^[16].

What awards did Les Baxter receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[17].