Martin Denny

American exotica musician from New York City (1911-2005). Exotica (1957, #1 album), Quiet Village (1959). 'Quiet Village' (1959, #4 pop). Bird calls, frog sounds, vibraphone, and bongos — the sound of Polynesian fantasy. Created the 'exotica' genre. Tiki bar music elevated to art. Sampled endlessly.