Artist Bio:
Martin Denny was an American pianist and composer known for popularizing a style of lounge music called "exotica" in the 1950s and 1960s. Denny's album "Exotica" released in 1957, is considered one of the defining albums of the genre. His music often featured tropical and jungle sounds, bird calls, and instruments like bongos and vibraphones, creating a lush and immersive listening experience.
Denny's group, The Exotic Sounds of Martin Denny, became known for their unique blend of jazz, Latin, and Asian influences. Their music was often featured in movies, TV shows, and commercials, and they performed at prestigious venues such as the Coconut Grove in Los Angeles and the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. Martin Denny's innovative use of traditional and exotic instruments helped shape the sound of lounge and exotica music for decades to come.
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