An overstuffed collection
of work from the great Arthur Lyman – initially known as one
of the hip percussionists in the Martin Denny group, then a huge exotica star on his own – thanks to wonderful work on vibes and a whole host
of other instruments! As with Denny, Lyman's music was always tied strongly to themes
of the Pacific – part
of the wave
of interest in the new statehood
of Hawaii as many Americans made the trip for vacations – but also a key moment in a musical legacy that's really stood the test
of time over the years – as tropical elements are brought into play with styles borrowed from
jazz, Latin, and easy – all to forge a new sort
of groove. The 2CD set features 48 gems from Lyman's
best years – all hand-picked by Lux & Ivy – and titles include "Trigger Fantasy", "Leis
Of Jazz", "Sim Sim", "Sea Breeze", "Kalua", "Bahia", "Jungle Jalopy", "Busy People", "Happy Voodoo", "Otome San", "Blue Sands", "Bwana A", "Quiet Village", "Lullaby
Of Birdland", and "Dahil Sayo".