John Lurie

American musician, painter and actor (born 1952)

Born: 14 December 1952
Minneapolis
Country: United States
Active: 1978–
Discography: 6 albums

Biography

John Lurie is a jazz musician who plays saxophone and alto saxophone. John Lurie was born on 14 December 1952 in Minneapolis. The music is usually filed under jazz, jazz fusion and avant-garde jazz. The discography here lists 6 albums, from “Stranger Than Paradise & The Resurrection of Albert Ayler” (1985) to “Painting With John: Music From the Series by John Lurie” (2024).

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 Fishing with John television series. In 1996 his soundtrack for Get Shorty was nominated for a Grammy Award, and his album The Legendary Marvin Pontiac: Greatest Hits has been praised by critics and fellow musicians. Since 2000, he has suffered from symptoms attributed to chronic Lyme disease and has focused his attention on painting. His art has been shown in galleries and museums around the world. His primitivist painting Bear Surprise became an internet meme in Russia in 2006. His television series, Painting with John, debuted on HBO in January 2021 and ran for three seasons before being cancelled.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Stranger Than Paradise & The Resurrection of Albert Ayler 1985

Down by Law 1986

Excess Baggage 1997

Fishing With John [TV Soundtrack] 1998

African Swim and Manny & Lo 1999

Painting With John: Music From the Series by John Lurie 2024

Also plays on

Albums where John Lurie is credited as a sideman

1995

One Hot Minute — Red Hot Chili Peppers

harmonica

Member of

The Lounge Lizards 1978– · American musical group

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does John Lurie play?

John Lurie is known for playing saxophone and alto saxophone.

When and where was John Lurie born?

John Lurie was born 14 December 1952 in Minneapolis.

What are John Lurie's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Stranger Than Paradise & The Resurrection of Albert Ayler (1985), Down by Law (1986), Excess Baggage (1997), Fishing With John [TV Soundtrack] (1998) and African Swim and Manny & Lo (1999).

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