Lounge Music on Vinyl Records

Lounge music is a style of popular music that emerged in the late 1950s and 1960s. It is a combination of jazz, exotica, and easy listening music, and is characterized by laid-back and mellow instrumental arrangements with an emphasis on melody. It typically features instruments such as the saxophone, piano, electric guitar, bass, and drums. Lounge music has its roots in the music of American composers and producers such as Henry Mancini, Ferrante and Teicher, and Martin Denny. It was popularized in the 1950s and 1960s by television, film, and radio personalities such as Jackie Gleason and Les Crane. The style also experienced a resurgence in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with the rise of electronic music and the emergence of the lounge-style artist. Today, lounge music is often used in bars, lounges, and other public spaces to create a relaxed atmosphere.