Band
The Baja Marimba Band
Albums
36
Members
16
Active
1964–1999
Origin
United States
Biography
The Baja Marimba Band was formed by marimba player Julius Wechter and producer Herb Alpert of the Tijuana Brass fame to capitalize on an emerging "south of the border" trend in the early 1960s. The band dressed like banditos to perform live, complete with panchos and horse-hair mustaches. They played on many variety shows in the mid 60s, and their music remained popular through the 70s as it was used as background music on many popular game shows.
Discography
Comin' In The Back Door
Baja Marimba Band
Baja Ska / Samba De Orfeu
Moonglow And Picnic Theme
Moonglow/Picnic Theme / Acapulco 1922
Baja Marimba Band Rides Again
For Animals Only
For Animals Only
Juarez / Guacamole
The Baja Marimba Band Rides Again
Ghost Riders In The Sky
The Portuguese Washerwomen
Watch Out!
Yours / Last Of The Red Hot Llamas
Along Comes Mary
Baja Marimba Band
Georgy Girl
Heads Up!
The Cry Of The Wild Goose / Spanish Moss
Do You Know the Way to San Jose?
Fowl Play
Fresh Air
Those Were the Days
Greatest Hits
Acapulco Gold
As Time Goes By
Naturally
New Deal
The Best of the Baja Marimba Band
Lazy Days
36 All-Time Favorites
Brasilia / Goin' Out The Side Door
Digitally Remastered Best
How Much Is That Doggie In The Window
The Baja Marimba Band "Rides Again"
The Woody Woodpecker Song / Up Cherry Street