Artist:  Martin Denny

Title:  Hypnotique

Date:  1959

Label:  Liberty Records   LST 7102

Color Photography:  Garrett-Howard

Notes: A superb example of the exotica genre. Gentle rhythms, unusual percussion and bird calls to boot. Just another fine outing by Mr. Denny and the boys. Liner notes by James Michner (gratis) praise the band and proclaim that this is music to see. In fact the cover claims that this is "...visual sound". Fantastic bachelor pad with an Asian twist cover photo make for an all around enjoyable trip.  

Line Up

Martin Denny: piano, celeste, arranger-composer
Julius Wechter: vibes, marimba, percussion
Harvey Ragsdale: string bass, marimba
August Colon: bird calls, percussion, bongos, congos

Track Listing

Side 1

Jungle Madness
On a Little Street in Singapore
Vovdoo Dreams
Chinese Lullaby
Hypnotique
St. Louis Blues

Side 2

We Kiss in a Shadow
Summertime
Scimitar
American in Bali
Japanese Sandman