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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 ...
Explore the colorful and expressive paintings of John Lurie, a multi-talented artist, musician and actor. Learn more about his work and latest projects.
Mar 11, 2022 · John Lurie talks about his cult TV series Painting With John, his viral bear painting, his collaborations with Jim Jarmusch and Tom Waits, and his long battle with Lyme disease. Read the full interview with the American artist who defies categorisation and convention.
John Lurie, the self-taught saxophonist and leader of the Lounge Lizards, talks about his career, influences and tribute festival in this 2014 interview. He also reveals his struggles with Lyme disease, his singing and acting skills, and his views on fake jazz and No Wave.
Mar 15, 2024 · John Lurie, Downtown Icon, Is Living His 26th Life Like It's His Last. He ruled the New York rock underground in the ‘80s, acted for Jarmusch and Scorsese, made two cult TV shows, and survived...
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John Lurie is a musician, actor, and painter. In 1978, he formed The Lounge Lizards jazz ensemble with his brother Evan, and the band made music for 20 years. Lurie has also composed scores for films, and his soundtrack for Get Shorty (1995) was nominated for a Grammy award.
Jan 20, 2021 · John Lurie Doesn’t Paint Happy Trees. His new series for HBO, “Painting With John,” is a meditative and often joyful blend of painting and personal storytelling. But Bob Ross it isn’t. The ...
