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John Lurie

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John Lurie is an American saxophonist, composer, actor and painter, leader of The Lounge Lizards, known for film soundtracks (Stranger Than Paradise, Mystery Train) and the TV series Fishing With John.

Leader of the Lounge Lizards; composer of soundtracks including Stranger Than Paradise and Mystery Train; creator and musical author of Fishing With John; published a fictional alter ego album as "The Legendary Marvin Pontiac Greatest Hits."

DeBaser reviews emphasize John Lurie’s work as an experimental soundtrack composer and saxophonist. Fishing With John is praised as an adventurous, multifaceted soundtrack. Other reviews note departures from his Lounge Lizards jazz toward blues, rock and ethnic sounds.

For:Fans of experimental jazz, soundtrack collectors, followers of Jim Jarmusch-era cinema, and listeners curious about No Wave and cinematic instrumental music.

 A black and white album.

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 'Life is so beautiful, for some more than others, every breath, every day of our lives... AHHH FISHING'.

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 At the end of the same year, the 'fraud-album' "The Legendary Marvin Pontiac Greatest Hits" was released, even more beautiful than this record,with which he amused himself by hiding behind the guise of a musician who never existed.

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