re: Get Shorty!

Shannon Titus (bim@sirius.com)
Thu, 30 Nov 1995 09:57:13 -0800


WIll someone answer a question for me about the Lounge Lizards? I've heard
rumors that Bill Paxton (of Aliens, Dark Backwards, Appollo 13 fame) was,
at one time, in the Lounge Lizards? Any truth to that rumor?

>>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