Martin Denny on Jackpot Records: Exotica III & Latin Village

Jackpot Records continues its reissue series of Martin Denny albums with new pressings of Exotica III and Latin Village, both originally released in 1959. In this video, I take a closer look at where these two records sit in Denny’s body of work and why they represent two complementary sides of exotica. Exotica III finds Denny fully at ease with the atmospheric sound he helped define, while Latin Village leans away from jungle imagery toward a more sophisticated, rhythm-driven feel that rewards focused listening. I also reference my earlier video on the Jackpot Records reissue series, take a close look at the vinyl presentation — including the colored vinyl, labels, and jackets — and discuss sound quality, pressing consistency, and why these albums depend on space and quiet surfaces to work. If you’re following the Jackpot Records Martin Denny reissues, or exploring exotica beyond the hits, these are easy recommendations. Available through Jackpot Records: https://jackpotrecords.com/ and select audiophile retailers. Reference System -VPI Scout with Classic Platter Upgrade -JMW Memorial Tonearm -VPI Analog Drive System -Phasemation PP-500 MC Cartridge -Miyajima Labs Infinity Mono MC Cartridge -ModWright PH 9.0 Tube Phono Preamplifier -Cayin A-50T Integrated Tube Amplifier -System Audio Pandion 30 Loudspeakers -Degritter Ultrasonic Record Cleaner -VPI 16.5 Vacuum Record Cleaner -Sweetvinyl Sugarcube SC-1 Mini -Pioneer RT-707 Reel To Reel Tape Deck -Ramar Record Brush -The reference system is wired exclusively with Audio Art cables. #JackpotRecords #MartinDenny #Exotica #VinylReissues #RecordReview #Audiophile #VinylCommunity 00:00 Introduction 00:28 About Exotica / History 02:12 Previous Video and Reissues 03:20 Exotica III 04:53 Latin Village 06:19 Conclusion