Bandleader Baxter is a three-letter acronym for Lester 'Les' Baxter, an American composer, arranger, and conductor. He was known for his work in the genres of exotica, easy listening, and film scores. He was also a pioneer in the field of space age pop music. Baxter was a prolific composer and arranger, having written over 200 film scores and over 900 albums. He was also a successful bandleader, leading his own orchestra from the 1940s to the 1960s. Baxter's influence on popular music can still be heard today in many genres.