Adolf Steimel was a prominent German musician, composer, and bandleader born on October 12, 1907, in Berlin, Germany, where he also passed away on August 12, 1962. Steimel was renowned for his work as a pianist and organist and played a significant role in the popular music scene during and after World War II.

In the mid-1930s, Steimel collaborated with the orchestras of Billy Bartholomew and Michael Jary. By 1939, he had established his own studio orchestra, the Organum-Tanzorchester, which recorded extensively for the Odeon label until 1944. His recordings included popular swing arrangements and film songs, such as "Bei dir war es immer so schön" from the 1941 musical comedy "Anita und der Teufel."

Steimel's work during the Nazi era included creating sophisticated swing arrangements of German melodies, as the use of American originals was prohibited. His orchestra was considered one of the leading swing-oriented dance orchestras of the time. Notably, he was listed in the Gottbegnadeten-Liste, a registry of artists considered crucial by the Nazi regime.

After World War II, Steimel continued to influence the music scene, recording one of the first post-war sessions and working with Telefunken in 1947. He also became a notable film composer, collaborating with Peter Igelhoff on songs for Ilse Werner and writing music for films such as "Wir machen Musik" (1942) and "Einmaleins der Ehe" (1949). His contributions to film and music left a lasting impact on German cultural history.