HI FI Records Life Series
Exotica renaissance man Arthur Lyman (vibraphone/marimba/bandleader) leads Alan Soares (piano), John Kramer (bass/guitar/flute), and Harold Chang (percussion) through updates of a dozen popular titles on Blowin' in the Wind (1963), although the cover of Bob Dylan's anthemic folk statement is as potentially subversive as it gets. Continuing in his trend away from the overblown trappings of tropical tiki fare, Lyman lends his seasoned sense of musicality into a comparatively jazzier direction. His refined and stylish arrangement of "(I've Been Workin' on The) Railroad" takes on an upscale sensibility, as his tidy and brisk vibes hammer out well-developed phrases. The even-tempered interpretation of "Blowin' in the Wind" is clearly informed by Peter, Paul & Mary's melody-driven version, as opposed to Dylan's ragged acoustic original. Modern listeners might question that decision, however in the light of 1963, it isn't surprising since the trio were the ones who had the survey-topping adult contemporary hit. Never too far from their native roots.
Side 1.
1. Railroad
2. Blowin' In The Wind
3. Eden's Island
4. Arri Rang
5. He's Gone Away
6. Arthur's Line
Side 2.
1. Brazileros
2. My Coloring Book
3. Watermelon Man
4. Fantasia Mexicana
5. Sweet Someone
6. Suzy'sWaltz
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