Real name: Francis Charles Chacksfield

Effective period / Period of releases: 1955 - 1984

Born: 9 May 1914 Battle, England-
Died: 9 June 1995

Frank Chacksfield conducted one of the finest light orchestras in the world, and during his long recording career with Decca alone it is estimated that his albums sold more than 20 million copies. In total he made more than 150 long-playing albums which were released in many countries, especially in Europe, Japan and Australia as well as Britain and America.