JAPANESE RECORD LABEL VIVID SOUND TO RELEASE TWO FRANK ZAPPA RELATED ALBUMS

Scheduled for a December 9 release.

FRANK ZAPPA - Cucamonga years 1962-1964 - The Early Works Of Frank Zappa
Vivid Sound
VSCD3318

PRAŽSKÝ VÝBĚR & FRANK ZAPPA - Adieu CA
Vivid Sound
VSCD3319

AN UPDATE FROM NAPOLEON MURPHY BROCK

Hello everyone!! COMING SOON -- New Releases!!

Allow me to introduce you to Andreas Mertens -- celebrated musician extraordinaire, colleague, long-time friend, and someone I consider to be a "brother from another mother!" Our association and friendship goes back many years, and I feel extremely blessed by that. Due to the current wars, our plans to work together again have been delayed, but now that most of my fellow Americans have voted for a shift in political leadership, we are making plans to reschedule our collaboration for Early 2027.

My latest personal efforts include my upcoming book release about my formal colleagues in one of the most unique versions of "Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention." I am now projecting that publication of this book should also be forthcoming in 2027. Many of you have been inquiring about how soon you can get copies of that book, so Coming Soon!!

I'd like to share with you some of Andreas' extraordinary talents on display and projects that we and other colleagues will be creating & producing to mirror the release of my upcoming book!! Until then, please watch for updates, and here's praying that you and all those that you love are safe, healthy, happy, and celebrating the love and many things that we are grateful for, as we enjoy additional days on this planet!!

All my Best!! ~ NMB

PRINCE - - - 3121 EXPANDED EDITION

Announced for early December, Prince's "3121 Expanded Edition" will present the "3121" album, bonus material, and a recording of the 2007 Las Vegas concert.
It will be released as a 3 LP + blu-ray set, and as a 2 CD + blu-ray set.

And Record Story Day will see a (very limited) separate release of the Las Vegas concert.

Here's a picture of the upcoming "3121 Expanded Edition":

-- info: Harald Haering

ZAPPA ATMOS MIXES

STICK MEN - 20260930 LA ROSA, TUCSON, AZ

Check out this Tucson, AZ concert recording by Stick Men !

• Tony Levin: Chapman Stick, Voice
• Markus Reuter: Touch Guitars® U8 Deluxe, Live Looping, Voice
• Pat Mastelotto: Drums, Loops, Samples

-- info: Harald Haering

THE GODESS COMPLEX - ATHENA'S JUNIOR RECITAL

The Godess Complex has just released "Athena's Junior Recital (Live)".
It includes Athena's (and the band's) performance of 'Black Napkins' (F. Zappa)

PRINCE - CALABAMA

 New Prince EP announced.

FRANK ZAPPA - WIND UP WORKIN' IN A GAS STATION (ALTERNATE VERSION)

Clock in for an alternate take on the Zoot Allures opener. “Wind Up Workin’ In A Gas Station (Alternate Version)” offers another trip through one of Zappa’s more peculiar career paths, newly unearthed for the Zoot Allures 50th Anniversary Edition.

A MESSAGE FROM J.M. SMIG

"Mentagerie" has been revised with updated track names and a new Keyboard Improper Session. Special November Blue price.

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MIKE KENEALLY / STEVE VAI - VAI PIANO REDUCTIONS VOL.1

Enjoying the Bandcamp release of this 2004 album.
(on Bandcamp Friday !!)