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John Lurie

sax, *1952 US, Minneapolis
Producer of Jazz
A.k.a. Marvin Pontiac

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 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 musicians alike.

     
Instruments
  • Saxophone
  • Alto sax
  • Flute
  • Soprano sax
  • Harmonica
Genres
  • Jazz
  • Soundtrack
  • Rock
  • Blues
  • R&B/Soul
Popular Tracks   
Mystery Train on Ciné Chansons by Various Artists
Horse Guitar on Fishing With John - Original Music From The Series By John Lurie by John Lurie
AI AI AI AI on African Swim and Manny & Lo - Two Film Scores By John Lurie by John Lurie
World of Adventure on Fishing With John - Original Music From The Series By John Lurie by John Lurie
Sex With AI on African Swim and Manny & Lo - Two Film Scores By John Lurie by John Lurie
Men Working on African Swim and Manny & Lo - Two Film Scores By John Lurie by John Lurie
Small Car on Painting with John by John Lurie
Canoe on Fishing With John - Original Music From The Series By John Lurie by John Lurie
The Empreror of Cameldom on Painting with John by John Lurie
The Snake That Protects Teeth on Painting with John by John Lurie

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