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The Lounge Lizards were an eclectic No Wave musical group founded by saxophonist John Lurie and his brother, pianist Evan Lurie, in 1978. Initially known for their ironic, tongue-in-cheek take on jazz , The Lounge Lizards eventually became a showcase for John Lurie's sophisticated compositions straddling jazz and many other genres.
The Lounge Lizards is the first album by the Lounge Lizards. It features hectic instrumental jazz. The songs are mostly composed by band leader and saxophone player John Lurie. [2] The album artwork was designed by the English graphic designer Peter Saville.
John Lurie (born December 14, 1952) is an American musician, painter, actor, director, and producer. He co-founded the Lounge Lizards jazz ensemble; has acted in 19 films, including Stranger than Paradise and Down by Law; has composed and performed music for 20 television and film works; and he produced, directed, and starred in the Fishing with John television series.
Evan Lurie (born 1954 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States) [1] is an American composer and musician.Playing piano and occasionally organ, Evan was a founding member of the band the Lounge Lizards, along with his saxophonist brother John Lurie.
A lounge lizard is an idle person or musician who spends inordinate time in nightclubs and cocktail lounges. Lounge lizard may also refer to: Austin Lounge Lizards, a band from Austin, Texas formed in 1980; The Lounge Lizards, a jazz group formed in 1978 by saxophone player John Lurie Lounge Lizards, a 1981 album by The Lounge Lizards
Voice of Chunk is the third studio album by jazz band the Lounge Lizards, released in 1988. The album was produced independently by bandleader John Lurie , following two releases with Island Records .
June 12, 2024 at 6:00 AM. Sherry Kuehl/Special to The Star. Summer is officially here for me once I’ve jumped into my city’s outdoor pool. When I took the plunge on a recent weekend, the water ...
Queen of All Ears is the fourth and final studio album [2] by the American band the Lounge Lizards, released in 1998. [3] [4] "The First and Royal Queen" was used at the end of episodes of Painting with John. [5] The band supported the album with an international tour. [6]