Arthur Lyman

Arthur Lyman
Background information
Birth nameArthur Hunt Lyman
Born(1932-02-02)February 2, 1932
Kauai, Territory of Hawaii, U.S.
DiedFebruary 24, 2002(2002-02-24) (aged 70)
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Genresjazz, Hawaiian, exotica
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Marimba, xylophone, percussion
Years active1948–2002
Formerly ofMartin Denny

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."