Martin Denny
Primitiva (LP, Lagoon Blue)
FormatLPLabelJackpot RecordsGenreLibrary & Soundtracks
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* Lagoon Blue Vynil * Originally released in 1958, Primitiva is a rhythmically rich and inimitably exotic Martin Denny experience. Reissued by Jackpot Records on limited edition lagoon blue color vinyl, Primitiva highlights the burgeoning sound of ’50s exotica music, with Denny’s diverse soundscape ranging from vibraphones and marimbas, to Burmese gongs and Buddhist prayer bowls. This third outing from the father of exotica shines in style with stand-out tracks like “Burma Train”, “M'Gambo Mambo”, and “Jamaica Farewell” spanning from the Caribbean coast, to the South Pacific islands, and beyond. Pairing perfectly with beachside Mai Tais and ornamental umbrellas, Primitiva is a hallmark of the mid-century’s lounge music fascination, and is replete with animal cries, pulsing percussion, and enough groovy goodness to keep it a mainstay of your rotation.
Release notes
Jackpot Record reissue released along with Afro-Desia and Exotica II on Lagoon Blue vinyl
| A1 | Burma Train | 2:55 | |
| A2 | Kalua | 2:35 | |
| A3 | M'Gambo Mambo | 2:05 | |
| A4 | Buddhist Bells | 3:00 | |
| A5 | M'Bira | 2:50 | |
| A6 | Flamingo | 2:40 | |
| B1 | Llama Serenade (Peruvian Llama Song) | 2:15 | |
| B2 | Akaka Falls | 2:50 | |
| B3 | Bangkok Cockfight | 2:15 | |
| B4 | Mau Mau | 2:33 | |
| B5 | Dites Moi | 2:37 | |
| B6 | Jamaica Farewell | 2:15 |
- Martin Denny
- Arranged By, Piano, Celesta
- Garrett-Howard
- Design [Cover]
- Harvey Ragsdale
- Double Bass, Marimbula
- Ted Keep
- Engineer
- Tak Shindo
- Koto
- Saff
- Lacquer Cut By
- Les Baxter
- Liner Notes
- Jerry Williams
- Mallets, Percussion
- Roy Hart
- Percussion
- Si Waronker
- Producer
- Julius Wechter
- Vibraphone, Marimba, Percussion
- August Colon
- Voice [Bird Calls], Percussion, Bongos, Congas






















































