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weekend-vibes: 2026-01-19

Quiet Village: The Exotica Dream

Three sonic architects craft imaginary islands from Hollywood studios—Les Baxter's orchestral jungles, Martin Denny's bullfrog serenades, Arthur Lyman's vibraphone twilights. Post-war suburban escapism crystallized in stereo.

  • #arthur lyman
  • #lounge
  • #les baxter

Tracklist

  1. Les Baxter - Quiet Village (The Exotic Moods Of Les Baxter, 1996)
  2. Les Baxter - Congo Train (African Jazz / Jungle Jazz, 2010)
  3. Les Baxter - Mombassa After Midnight (South Pacific / African Jazz, 1958)
  4. Martin Denny - Quiet Village (Exotica, 1957)
  5. Martin Denny - Busy Port (Exotica, 1957)
  6. Martin Denny - Hong Kong Blues (Exotica, 1957)
  7. Arthur Lyman - Quiet Village (Eight Classic Albums CD3, 2012)
  8. Arthur Lyman - Bamboo (Eight Classic Albums CD3, 2012)
  9. Arthur Lyman - Cubana Chant (Eight Classic Albums CD3, 2012)