>>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