Arthur Lyman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Arthur Lyman

American jazz vibraphone and marimba player group popularized a faux-Polynesian musical style that became known as exotica

Date of Birth: 02-Feb-1932

Place of Birth: Kauai, Hawaii, United States

Date of Death: 24-Feb-2002

Profession: musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Arthur Lyman (February 2, 1932 – February 24, 2002) was an American 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."