Martin Denny - Exotica Vol. III

Martin Denny — Exotica Vol. III

Limited edition "Sky Blue" colored vinyl

First time on vinyl since the original release in 1959

"His last volume is a no-brainer. The material is simply too good to avoid." — Ambient Exotica

Martin Denny returns with his loyal crew of multi-instrumentalists that had previously performed on Forbidden Island, Primitiva, Hypnotique & Quiet Village: stand up bass player Harvey Ragsdale, vibe player Julius Wechter (also a member of the legendary recording unit The Wrecking Crew) and percussionist Augie Colon who was called the "Grandfather of Hawaii Percussion." And of course, the famous cover girl on Martin Denny's albums, Sandy Warner, otherwise known as "The Exotica Girl," returns as well.

Although Denny was recording his output at an astonishingly brisk rate, there's something about Exotica Vol. III, which makes it one of his best and most sought-after with collectors and listeners. Of course, the brilliance of the lead-off track of Les Baxter's "Jungle River Boat," with its tight vibe-and-percussion workout intertwined with Colon's iconic bird calls and other worldly sounds, only makes the sweet, lazy water sounds of the following track "Harbor Lights" all the more delightfully mysterious.

So pour your drink of choice, dim the lights, open the windows, and let Exotica Vol. III roll across you. 

 

1. Jungle River Boat

2. Harbor Lights

3. Manila

4. Mama Iti E Papa E

5. Bamboo Lullaby

6. Ringo Oiwake

7. Moon Of Manakoora

8. Limehouse Blues

9. Beautiful Kahana

10. Caravan

11. Congo Train

12. Hello Young Lovers

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