This 1961 album by Les Baxter captures the exotica pioneer at his peak, blending Latin rhythms and bossa nova with a lush, cinematic sound.
- "Jewels of the Sea" was released on September 25, 1961, by Sauvage Recordings.
- The album features a blend of world, Latin, and bossa nova influences, characteristic of Baxter's signature exotica sound.
- The release date places it within a period of significant output and popularity for Les Baxter in the early 1960s.
Les Baxter was an American pop-musician, composer, conductor, and arranger, known for his innovative work in the exotica genre. At the time of "Jewels of the Sea," Baxter was at the height of his powers, having already established himself as a master of immersive, evocative soundscapes.
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