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Trombonists · 1923–1980

Bert Kaempfert

German orchestra leader, multi-instrumentalist, music producer, arranger and composer (1923-1980)

Born: 16 October 1923
Hamburg
Died: 21 June 1980
Mallorca
Country: Germany
Active: 1939–
Record labels: Decca, Polydor Records, Universal Music Group
Discography: 25 albums

Biography

Bert Kaempfert was a jazz musician who played trombone. Bert Kaempfert was born on 16 October 1923 in Hamburg and died on 21 June 1980 in Mallorca. The music is usually filed under jazz, big band music and easy listening. Record labels: Decca, Polydor Records and Universal Music Group. The discography here lists 25 albums, from “The Wonderland of Bert Kaempfert” (1961) to “Most Wanted Swing” (2005). Honours include Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song (1967) and Goldene Stimmgabel (1984).

Bert Kaempfert (born Berthold Heinrich Kämpfert; 16 October 1923 – 21 June 1980) was a German orchestra leader, multi-instrumentalist, music producer, arranger, and composer. He made easy listening and jazz-orientated records and wrote the music for a number of well-known songs, including "Strangers in the Night", "Danke Schoen", "Moon over Naples" and "A Swingin' Safari". In 1961, Kaempfert was the first to produce professional music recordings by the Beatles.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

The Wonderland of Bert Kaempfert 1961

Kaempfert à la carte 1962

Hi‐Fi Stereo 1963

A Man Could Get Killed: Original Motion Picture Score 1966

Love That Bert Kaempfert 1968

Fascination 1969

Bert Kaempfert Now! 1971

To the Good Life 1973

Bert Kaempfert & James Last in Concert 1974 · Live

Gallery 1974

The Most Beautiful Girl 1974

Golden Memories 1975

Live in London 1975 · Live

Swing 1978

Smile 1979

Instrumental Favorites Vol. 18 Bert Kaempfert 1996

Afrikaan Beat / With a Sound in My Heart 1999

Let's Swing 1999

Millenium 2000

90 Minuten nach Mitternacht 2001

Bert Kaempfert in London 2003

Remember When … 2003

Most Wanted Swing 2005

10 Original Albums & Bonus Tracks

Strangers in Dub

Standards written by Bert Kaempfert

Title	Key	Form	Groove
Strangers In The Night	F major	ABCA · 32	Slow swing

Awards

1967 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song
1984 Goldene Stimmgabel

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Bert Kaempfert play?

Bert Kaempfert is known for playing trombone.

When and where was Bert Kaempfert born?

Bert Kaempfert was born 16 October 1923 in Hamburg.

What are Bert Kaempfert's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include The Wonderland of Bert Kaempfert (1961), Kaempfert à la carte (1962), Hi‐Fi Stereo (1963), A Man Could Get Killed: Original Motion Picture Score (1966) and Love That Bert Kaempfert (1968).

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