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The Lounge Lizards

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An American experimental‑jazz/no‑wave ensemble led by John Lurie, formed in 1978. Reviews highlight their playful, deconstructive approach to jazz, technical skill, and John Lurie’s distinctive, neurotic saxophone.

Formed in New York in 1978. Led by John Lurie (saxophone) with contributions from Evan Lurie and musicians such as Marc Ribot and Arto Lindsay. Associated with the no-wave scene and experimental jazz.

DeBaser reviews present The Lounge Lizards as an American experimental‑jazz/no‑wave group led by John Lurie. Reviewers emphasize their playful, deconstructive approach to jazz, technical skill, and John Lurie’s distinctive saxophone. Key albums discussed are the debut (early 1980s), No Pain For Cakes (1987) and Voice Of Chunk (1989). Overall reception in these reviews is favorable.

For:Listeners of experimental jazz, no-wave and avant‑garde music; fans of John Lurie and adventurous album explorers.

 

When musicians of the caliber of Anton Fier, Arto Lindsay, Steve Piccolo, Evan Lurie, and John Lurie come together, united by one of the most innovative programs of musical deconstruction ever, the result can only be excellent.

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The Lounge Lizards are an American experimental-jazz group, founded in 1978.

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For twenty-five years, people have been trying to label this band into a genre, obviously with little success.

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