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Les Baxter was an American composer and conductor, known as a pioneer of the exotica genre. After studying piano at the Detroit Conservatory and Pepperdine College, he joined Mel Tormé's Mel-Tones, singing on Artie Shaw's recordings. He later became an arranger and conductor for Capitol Records, collaborating with Nat King Cole on hits like "Mona Lisa" and "Too Young". In 1951, he released the album "Ritual of the Savage", which included the track "Quiet Village". Baxter also composed music for over 250 films and television programs, including "House of Usher" and "Beach Party". He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6314 Hollywood Blvd. The products available from the artist Les Baxter include vinyls.
