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John Lurie, Lounge Lizards and 'Bear Surprise' Creator, Releases New LP Via Amulet Records
Perhaps Classicalite has introduced you to John Lurie before: The Lounge Lizards, star of Jim Jarmusch films like Stranger Than Paradise and Down By Law, whacky television fisherman on his show Fishing with John, or visual artist/accidental creator of the viral meme Bear Surprise. Quickies: Phill Niblock Wins John Cage Award, Fonzie Plays Tchaikovsky, Carnatic Indie Classical, Kronos @ 40, Chicago DanceWorks Death
Established in 1992, the John Cage Award ($50,000) is made biennially in recognition of outstanding achievement in the arts for work that reflects the spirit of John Cage. This year’s recipient, chose by the Foundation for Contemporary Arts, is minimal drone master Phill Niblock.
