ABOUT THIS ITEM

Ahbez, was a 20th century maverick, possibly comparable to Moondog and Harry Partch. A bearded, vegetarian, sandal wearing traveller, known for sleeping in caves and even under the Hollywood sign - in the 1940s. He wrote Nature Boy, first recorded by Nat King Cole and numerous others. This record, his only album, recorded in 1960, sits quite comfortably alongside exotica proponents Arthur Lyman and Martin Denny: vibraphones, heavenly choruses and bamboo sticks abound, with poetic meandering and a sprinkle of jazz. LP comes housed in silk screened sleeve, with liner notes insert.

1. Eden's Island
2. The Wanderer
3. Myna Bird
4. Eden's Cove
5. Tradewind
6. Full Moon
7. Mongoose
8. Market Place
9. Banana Boy
10. The Old Boat
11. Island Girl
12. La Mer
13. Surf Rider