Martin Denny
Exotica, Musical Artist
1911 – 2005
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Who was Martin Denny?
Martin Denny was an American piano-player and composer best known as the "father of exotica." In a long career that saw him performing well into his 80s, he toured the world popularizing his brand of lounge music which included exotic percussion, imaginative rearrangements of popular songs, and original songs that celebrated Tiki culture.
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- Born
- Apr 10, 1911
New York City - Also known as
- Denny, Martin
- The Exotic Sounds of Martin Denny
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- University of Southern California
- Died
- Mar 2, 2005
Honolulu
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on July 23, 2013
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