re: Get Shorty!

952SHELTON@ALPHA.NLU.EDU
Wed, 29 Nov 1995 17:40:54 -0600 (CST)


>An artist by the name of *John Lurie* also features a
>couple of tracks. I haven't heard of this artist before on the list.
>Is he new? Does he have any solo material?

He's done at least one other soundtrack, the name of which escapes me.
John Lurie is also the bandleader of the world champion Lounge Lizards,
and a genius to boot. (IMHO)

While not "acid-jazz", Lurie and co.'s music is certainly some of the
more original jazz being produced. Earlier work, (particularly
their self-titled debut) is a bit difficult. But since then, Lurie has
chosen to combinethe experimental edge with more traditionally musical ideas,
resulting in a body of work that needs to be heard- and compared to all the
other "contemporary jazz" being produced- to be appreciated.

I recommend this band to all of you that aren't already hip to them,
especially if you like acid-jazz, but have never been exposed to,
well, jazz :)

My favorite disc by them is one of their more recent:
Lounge Lizards - Live in Berlin 1991 Vol. 1

Good luck and easy listening-

-- Brad
952shelton@alpha.nlu.edu