Label: Jackpot
Reissued 9/6/2024, Originally released 1960
There’s a reason why Martin Denny remains a cultural touchstone—his records are as earthly as they are from outer space. Forbidden Island was Denny’s third record, recorded after a nine-month residency in Hawaii. This era finds Denny just on the cusp of being a household name, a period where his records would shortly become certified Gold. Forbidden Island is a solidification of Denny being the King of the Exotica sound, where his recordings could illuminate just enough darkness across the Tiki Bar to let a few of us slowly dance the night away. These reissues also include the original iconic album artwork featuring model/actor Sandy Warner (which was often the gateway into these albums before we ever heard the music in these grooves).
Track listing:
- Cobra
- Port Au Prince
- Exotica
- Little China Doll
- Bali Hai
- Narcissus Queen
- Goony Birds
- Sim Sim
- Primitiva
- March Of The Siamese Children
- Sukara
- Forbidden Island