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."