Bert Kaempfert was a German orchestra leader, music producer, arranger, and composer who became one of the leading figures in easy listening music during the 1950s and 1960s. Born in Hamburg on October 16, 1923, Kaempfert was classically trained and began his career as a saxophonist before moving into arranging and producing. He achieved international fame with his composition "Strangers in the Night," which became a
... MoreBert Kaempfert was a German orchestra leader, music producer, arranger, and composer who became one of the leading figures in easy listening music during the 1950s and 1960s. Born in Hamburg on October 16, 1923, Kaempfert was classically trained and began his career as a saxophonist before moving into arranging and producing. He achieved international fame with his composition "Strangers in the Night," which became a huge hit for Frank Sinatra in 1966 and won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
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