Martin Denny's "Left Arm of Buddha", considered a 'standard' amongst exotica musicians young and old, is performed live in this video by The WAITIKI 7.
Featuring Lopaka Colon (son of Martin Denny's original percussionist, Augie Colon) on bongos, Tim Mayer (WAITIKI's "Mayor of Exotica") on alto flute, and Berklee's vibraphone wunderkind Jim Benoit (of the Phil Wilson Rainbow Big Band).
Learn more about The WAITIKI All-Star Exotica Septet and its contributions to the resurgence of exotica and the related tiki culture at www.WAITIKI.com.
Taped live at Liberty Hall (Lawrence, KS) for the 500th Broadcast Anniversary of Kansas Public Radio's "Retro Cocktail Hour"; hosted by Darrell Brogdon. Videography by Jack Healy.
LONG time Arthur Lyman fan!! Thanks to this group for keeping this music alive!!!!
Bassman12332 7 months ago
This is one of my favorite Martin Denny tunes and I must say you guys pulled it off very well.
JohnManTiki 2 years ago
What SHOW it was!
Thanks K.P.R.
Thanks Darrel.
And ESPECIALLY-THANK YOU WAITIKI for making the trip to Lawrence KS!
lordbb1 3 years ago