Hypnotique

by Martin Denny

Overview

The pinnacle of Denny's career, Hypnotique earns a place in history for its achingly beautiful jacket design alone. The same photo shoot also yielded the cover photo for the Denny-produced "Exotic Dreams" by singer Ethel Azama. The music of Hypnotique is just as compelling, producing an effect that certainly must be described as hypnotic, if not occasionally feverish. This can be partially attributed to the help of guests Barbara Smith, John Mechigashari, and Bud Lee on various Japanese instruments. The Jack Halloran Singers also add understated vocal intrigue to two tracks, one of which is Les Baxter's "Voodoo Dreams." Liner notes are by author James Michener. Hypnotique is incredibly strong from start to finish, one of the first records one should pack in that slim, proverbial "desert island" suitcase. ~ Tony Wilds

Product Details

Release Date:	09/11/2020
Label:	Jackpot Records
UPC:	0843563128343
Rank:	58172

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Martin Denny   Primary Artist,Piano,Celeste
Julius Wechter   Marimba,Percussion,Vibraphone
August Colon   Bongos,Congas,Bird Calls,Percussion
Jack Halloran Choir   Choir/Chorus
Harvey Ragsdale   Marimbula,String Bass
Barbara Smith   Koto

Technical Credits

Ted Keep   Engineer
Si Waronker   Producer
R.H. Bowers   Composer
Mack David   Composer
W.C. Handy   Composer
George Gershwin   Composer
Ira Gershwin   Composer
DuBose Heyward   Composer
Les Baxter   Composer
Martin Denny   Arranger,Composer,Group Member
Richard A. Whiting   Composer
Nick Robbins   Recreation
Hal Johnson   Composer
Bob Lang   Engineer
Billy Hill   Composer
Hall Johnson   Vocal Arrangement
Oscar Hammerstein II   Composer
Richard Rodgers   Composer
Joe Foster   Producer,Recreation,Liner Notes
Julius Wechter   Group Member
Peter DeRose   Composer
August Colon   Group Member
Harvey Ragsdale   Group Member
David M.   Composer
Raymond B. Egan   Composer
Andy Morten   Design
James Michener   Liner Notes