Edmund Kötscher, known as "Connie," was a prominent German composer and bandleader born on April 17, 1909, in Berlin. He pursued his music studies at the Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt in Weimar, where he was mentored by Max Strub and Gustav Kulenkampff. Kötscher's career began with conducting various orchestras, eventually leading to the formation of his own dance orchestra. In 1933/34, he served as the concertmaster at the Admiralspalast in Berlin.

During the late 1930s, Kötscher was tasked with creating an orchestra for a German shortwave broadcaster when the Erhard Bauschke Orchestra was unavailable. His dance orchestra, comprising musicians from the Admiralspalast, recorded numerous tracks for labels like Imperial and Electrola. Some of his notable works include "Großstadtmelodie," "Fidele Geisterstunde," "Cabaret der Noten," and "Schön ist die Zeit der jungen Liebe." Kötscher was a prolific composer, credited with around 2000 songs, including hits like "Abends in der kleinen Bar," "Liechtensteiner Polka," and "Amsterdamer Polka." His compositions spanned light music, swing-influenced pieces, and works for accordion, big band, and orchestra. He also arranged Mozart's Violin Concerto in G major.

Kötscher's music was performed by various artists and orchestras, and his influence extended to recordings in the late 1930s. He passed away in Berlin on January 15, 1990, at the age of 80, leaving behind a rich legacy in the world of light music.