Arthur Lyman

Arthur Lyman Arthur Lyman Hawaiian jazz vibraphone and marimba player (1932–2002) Arthur Hunt Lyman (February 2, 1932 – February 24, 2002) was a Hawaiian jazz vibraphone and marimba player. His group popularized a style of faux-Polynesian music during the 1950s and 1960s which later became known as exotica. His albums became favorite stereo-effect demonstration discs during the early days of the stereophonic LP album for their elaborate and colorful percussion, deep bass and 3-dimensional recording soundstage. Lyman was known as "the King of Lounge music." Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Arthur Lyman Background information Birth name Arthur Hunt Lyman Born (1932-02-02)February 2, 1932 Kauai, Territory of Hawaii, U.S. Died February 24, 2002(2002-02-24) (aged 70) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. Genres…

GENRES: Popular, Instrumental