Arthur Lyman – The Legend Of Pele (1959) Mono

The Legend Of Pele stands as a significant artifact in the exotica music canon, showcasing Arthur Lyman's pioneering contributions to this distinctive jazz subgenre. This album captures Lyman's sophisticated instrumental arrangements and atmospheric percussion techniques that defined the movement. The album's cultural significance extends beyond its musical content, featuring notable cover art with Hollywood star Jayne Mansfield, exemplifying the intersection of exotic musical exploration and mid-century visual aesthetics that characterized this specialized musical movement. Style: Space-Age, Easy Listening, Pacific Vinyl: VG+ (some light sleeve scuffs and surface marks.) Cover: VG+ (minor splitting on spine.) Label: HiFi Records ‎– R813, HiFi Records ‎– R 813 Country: US Tracklist: A1 Pele 3:12 A2 Fire Down Below 2:22 A3 Ye Lai Sian 2:48 A4 Hana Pele 1:47 A5 Hana Maui 4:03 A6 Cumana 3:53 B1 Scheherazade 4:51 B2 Cubana Chant 3:37 B3 Magic Island 4:20 B4 Kinkajou 2