Martin Denny

Quick Facts

Full Name	Martin Denny
Occupation	Pianist
Date Of Birth	Apr 10, 1911(1911-04-10)
Age	113
Date Of Death	2005-03-02
Birthplace	New York
Country	United States
Horoscope	Aries

Martin Denny Biography

Martin Denny is one of the most popular and richest Pianist who was born on April 10, 1911 in New York, United States. Avant-garde pianist dubbed the founder of exotica. He popularized Tiki culture songs.

The duo of He and Yma Sumac of The Peruvian Songbird both achieved prominence as exotica musicians. of The Peruvian Songbird both achieved notoriety as exotica performers.

He was raised within New York, his parents encouraged his piano talent by letting him take lessons at the hands of Lester Spitz and Isadore Gorn when he was only 10 years old.

Martin Denny Net Worth

Martin Denny is one of the richest Pianist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Martin Denny 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He realized that the croaking of bullfrogs at the Hawaiian resort where he was performing could be seamlessly incorporated in his musical compositions.

The version of the song by The Baxter’s Quiet Village reached No. 2, on the chart and his influence was instrumental in giving two other pioneers in the field of exotica Arthur Lyman and Julius Wechter the opportunity to begin their careers.

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Facts & Trivia

Martin Ranked on the list of most popular Pianist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Martin Denny celebrates birthday on April 10 of every year.

Top Facts about Martin Denny

1. Martin Denny pioneered the exotica music genre in the 1950s.
2. His album “Exotica” spent over a year on the Billboard charts.
3. Denny’s compositions were featured in films and TV shows.
4. He played piano for the US Army during World War II.
5. Denny was influenced by Hawaiian and Polynesian music styles.
6. He recorded over 40 albums throughout his career.
7. Denny’s music has been sampled by various artists in modern times.
8. He won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008.
9. Denny passed away at age 93 in Hawaii, where he lived for many years.
10. His legacy continues to inspire new generations of musicians and fans alike.

What kind of music is Martin Denny?

Martin Denny
Genres| Exotica, lounge music
Occupation(s)| Arranger, bandleader, composer, pianist
Instruments| Piano Marimba Vibes Bongos Congas Timbales
Labels| Liberty Records

What unique element did Martin Denny add to his version of exotica?

Martin Denny, who recorded 38 albums that defined a genre of tropical mood music dubbed “exotica,” which reflected tiki lounge culture, died Wednesday in Honolulu, his daughter said. He was 93.

Who wrote quiet village?

Les Baxter

Who played quiet village?

Quiet Village: The Exotic Sounds of Martin Denny was the eighth album by Martin Denny. Released in the summer of 1959, the monophonic version of the album (LRP 3122) reached No. 21 on the Billboard monophonic album chart in November 1959, and the stereophonic version (LST 7122) reached No.

Who sang quiet village?

Martin Denny