The 1959 album "Bahia" was Arthur Lyman's debut for HiFi Records, released during the peak of the exotica craze. It features his signature blend of tropical sounds and jazz improvisation.
- "Bahia" was recorded at the Sound Recorders studio in Honolulu, Hawaii.
- The album reached number 15 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.
- The lead single, "Taboo," became one of Lyman's most recognizable songs.
Arthur Lyman was a vibraphonist and bandleader from Oakland, California, known for his exotica music. He was a prominent figure in the lounge music scene of the 1950s and 60s.
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