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Dorothy Ashby —
Afro-Harping ... CD 
Cadet/Verve, 1968. Used ... $36.99
One of the grooviest records ever – a sublime blend of African percussion, soulful orchestrations, and Dorothy Ashby's amazing electric harp! By the time of this landmark album, Dorothy had been knocking around the jazz world for a number of years, but it wasn't until she hooked up with ... (Jazz, Now Sound) read more CD
(2003 digipak pressing – in nice shape!)
Les Baxter —
Exotic Moods Of Les Baxter ... CD Capitol, Late 50s/1960s. Used 2CD ... Just Sold Out!
A great little 2 CD set – one that features 40 tracks from the heyday of the exotica era – from one of its best proponents! Les Baxter was a supremely talented writer and arranger – one who worked at Capitol for a number of years in the 50s, until he hit upon the style of exotic ... read more CD
(Out of print, mark through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
Martin Denny —
Deep Exotica – Music From Martin Denny's Lush Lounge (Exotica Vols 1 to 3/Righteous (UK), Late 50s. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
Four full albums from the great Martin Denny – presented here with bonus tracks too! First up is the initial Exotica album – the birth of a sound and the birth of a legend – Martin Denny's first album in the Exotica series, and a record so great it named an entire genre! Denny ... read more CD
Martin Denny —
Primitiva ... LP 
Liberty, 1958. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of Martin Denny's greatest albums – thanks to some extra special added elements! For the record, Denny's classic quartet is augmented by a wealth of odd added percussion – including gongs, cymbals, tuned logs, steel drums, chimes, and "chromatic bamboo"! All of these ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Mono Turquoise label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Primitiva (blue vinyl pressing) ... LP 20.99
Primitiva (Japanese paper sleeve edition – mono & stereo mixes) ... CD 18.99
Martin Denny —
Primitiva (Japanese paper sleeve edition – mono & stereo mixes) ... CD Liberty (Japan), Late 50s. Used ... $18.99
One of Martin Denny's greatest albums – thanks to some extra special added elements! For the record, Denny's classic quartet is augmented by a wealth of odd added percussion – including gongs, cymbals, tuned logs, steel drums, chimes, and "chromatic bamboo"! All of these ... read more CD
Also available Primitiva (blue vinyl pressing) ... LP 20.99(Japanese version features full mono and stereo mixes of every track on the album – includes obi!)
Martin Denny —
Quiet Village ... LP Liberty, 1959. Very Good+ ... $7.99
An undisputed classic in the exotica genre – and the record that yielded Martin Denny his biggest hit! The title track "Quiet Village" was originally written by Les Baxter, but it was Martin Denny's approach that really managed to send the tune over the top – using spare ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Quiet Village ... LP 20.99(Stereo Liberty/UA pressing. Cover has a small notch on the opening, but looks nice overall!)
Mohammed El Bakkar —
Exotic Music Of The Belly Dancer ... LP Audio Fidelity, Early 60s. Very Good ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has splitting on the bottom seam.)
Mort Garson —
Journey To The Moon & Beyond ... CD Sacred Bones, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
One of the coolest collections of work we've ever heard from the great Mort Garson – a selection of tracks that were done during the same years as his famous album releases in the world of moog and analog synth, but done for much more obscure sources that include television, film, and other ... (Sound Library, Now Sound) read more CD
Henry Jerome & His Orchestra —
Brazen Brass Features... Saxes ... LP Decca, 1961. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Arthur Lyman —
Lush Exotica – The Exotic Sound Of Arthur Lyman ... CD Righteous (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy 2CD ... $15.99 24.99
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 ... read more CD
Mariachi Brass with Chet Baker —
Hats Off ... LP World Pacific, 1966. Very Good- ... $4.99
A short detour in the 60s career of Chet Baker – one that we sure like a heck of a lot! This side is one of a couple that were recorded as an answer to the big success of Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass – with Chet's trumpet was backed by jaunty, brassy arrangements penned by Jack ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove.)
Tony Mottola —
Lush, Latin & Lovely ... LP Project 3, 1967. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(In the cover variant with Project 3 logo at the bottom right. Cover has light wear, some aging, and minor application wrinkles in front.)
Mystic Moods Orchestra —
Country Lovin' Folk ... LP Philips, 1971. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has some wear at the bottom right corner.)
Mystic Moods Orchestra —
Soft Touch ... LP GRT, 1970s. Near Mint- 2LP ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Sandy Nelson —
Very Best Of Sandy Nelson ... LP United Artists, Mid 60s. Sealed ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue, still sealed with a cut corner.)
Ken Nordine —
Colors ... CD Philips/Ashodel, Mid 60s. Used ... $18.99
This is Asphodel's wonderful reissue of "word jazz" maestro Ken Nordine's classic mid 60s ode to the sultry side of the common, the uncommon, and some seemingly made up colors. ("Muddy" anyone?) Billed as "A Sensuous Listening Experience" – and truly living up ... (Spoken Word, Now Sound) read more CD
(1995 pressing, barcode has a cutout hole.)
Perrey-Kingsley —
In Sound From Way Out ... CD Vanguard, 1966. Used ... $4.99
One of the moogiest records of all time – a legendary LP of "electronic pop music of the future" – sourced and claimed as an influence by everyone from Stereolab to the Beastie Boys! The legendary team of Gershon Kingsley and Jean-Jaques Perry are working here in early tape ... read more CD
Also available In Sound From Way Out ... LP 19.99(Out of print.)
Wichita Train Whistle —
Mike Nesmith Presents – The Wichita Train Whistle Sings ... LP Dot, 1968. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $14.99
An incredibly groovy album – filled with instrumental tracks that shift between funky big band and groovy 60s soundtrack – all arranged by Mike Nesmith and Shorty Rogers! The feel here is like that of some of Rogers' other groovy late 60s instrumental one-off albums – like his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the original die-cut cover, with a cutout hole, mild corner bumps.)
Various —
Total Exotica – From Far-Off Islands To Your Bachelor Pad ... CD Righteous (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy 2CD ... $15.99 24.99
A great little package, and way more than just the familiar exotica moments on mainstream compilations – as your guides here are Lux Interior and Poison Ivy of The Cramps – two folks who know more than plenty about the music of the farther reaches of the postwar years! And although ... read more CD
Various —
Ukulele Summit 4 – Eagles Covers ... CD Meldac (Japan), 2000. Used ... $14.99
Eleven covers from Mark Cass, Kawika Lum Ho, Mark Cass with Uketopia, Herb Ohta Jr, Keoki Kahumoku, Rick Cunha, Sean Na'auao, Luisa Finau, Michael Piranha,and Andy Sexton. CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Various —
Ukulele Summit 5 – Grateful Dead ... CD Meldac (Japan), 2002. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Various —
Ultra Lounge Volume 18 – Bottoms Up ... CD Capitol, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... $8.99
Very groovy – 18 tracks of cocktail lounge and bachelor pad grooves – work by Jack Costanzo, Martin Denny, Al Caiola, Julie London, Terry Snyder, Gloria Wood, John LaSalle, and others! CD
(Out of print.)
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