Theme from the film Rocky 1 "Gonna Fly Now" played by James Last, a live recording from German TV series. Featuring Derek Watkins on lead trumpet, complete with neat guitar and percussion breaks. Here Derek gives Maynard Ferguson a run for his money!
The Lonely Shepherd, music composed by James Last and played on the pan flute, (also called panpipes) by Romanian Gheorghe Zamfir with the James Last Orchestra. Now featured in the film Kill Bill 1. This is the live version - not dubbed - as performed at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 1978.
James Last is mostly associated with easy listening music but he has come up with more than a few gems and this is no exception. An up-tempo instrumental with a brilliant trombone solo by Olle Holmquist and just look at Terry Jenkins slamming at those drums! Brilliant.
Slaughter on Tenth Avenue is the name of a ballet by Richard Rodgers. It's also a masterpiece played by James Last complete with Terrific trumpet / organ / breaks. Featuring Rick Kiefer on trumpet
James Last at the Royal Albert Hall, Love is in the Air, Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps & Ave Maria. I know the pic quality is poor but the sound is hopefully ok! Fantastic concert with a great party atmosphere!
James Last plays a medley of Tiger Feet, Radar Love and a self-penned Jesus Loves You. Live at the Royal Albert Hall. James Last has performed here 85 times - more than any other artist! Enjoy this clip with some of the top musicians including "Big" Jim Sullivan on guitar and Derek Watkins on trumpet.