Jan Hubati & His Gypsy Orchestra - Dance, Gypsy, Dance

Budget labels of the late 50s and early 60s were absolute goldmines for high-drama, thematic mood music, and this Bravo Records release is a perfect example. Serving up a hyper-romanticized, cinematic take on Eastern European folk music, Jan Hubati’s orchestra delivers fiery, tempestuous strings and rapid-fire accordion runs on classics like 'Dark Eyes.' The sound is raw, vibrant, and incredibly fun, capturing the mid-century American fascination with 'exotic' world sounds. The vividly painted cover art alone makes it a classic piece of mid-century bachelor pad culture.