FRANK ZAPPA - LUMPY MONEY OMORP

• Frank Zappa: Lumpy Money OMORP
      (2009, cdr, USA, zappa records #85.5)

In 2009, Zappa vaultmeister Joe Travers compiled "Lumpy Money OMORP", a CDR promo for the, at that time, upcoming "Lumpy Money" 3 CD set.

It presented an excellent selection :

1. Lumpy Gravy (Primordial): Mvt I - Sink Trap – 02:38
2. Absolutely Free (1968 Mono Mix) – 03:25
3. Lumpy Gravy (Excerpt - 1984 UMRK Digital Remix) – 02:59
4. Lonely Little Girl - The Single – 02:44
5. Section 8, Take 22 – 02:38
6. Concentration Moon (1968 Mono Mix) – 02:21
7. "What's Happening Of The Universe" – 01:36
8. Mother People (1984 UMRK Digital Remix) – 02:30
9. The Idiot Bastard Son (Instrumental) – 02:47
10. Flower Punk (1984 UMRK Digital Remix) – 03:04
11. Creationism – 01:10
12. Lumpy Gravy (Promordial): Mvt IX - Teen-Age Grand Finale – 03:30

JILL YAN - G.N.A.

• Jill Yan: G.N.A.
      (2021, download / streaming, --, digital music platforms)

Guitarist Jill Yan’s career spans over two decades of independent releases, highlighted by Zappa-esque technical complexity and dense rhythmic structures. His 2021 instrumental progressive fusion 5-track mini album "G.N.A." features the virtuosic drumming of Marco Minnemann and muscular bass foundations by Ivan De Luca. The five-track release navigates complex, odd-meter arrangements and high-speed unison lines that blend modern prog rock with jazz fusion.

-- info: Harald Haering

CABALLERO REYNALDO

It looks like Caballero Reynaldo is preparing to perform at Zappanale next year.

FRANK ZAPPA - A TOKEN OF MY EXTREME

• Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
      (????, dvdr, ??, dripping cow records d.c.r.04)

I recently got hold of this nice little artefact from bygone times.
A DVDR recording of the "A Token Of My Extreme" special.

Apparently, sold as a bootleg years ago.
I don't have a clue when this got released or if there are any other releases out on the Dripping Cow Records label...

A TEASER FOR THE NEW ED PALERMO BIG BAND ALBUM

'Nut Rocker' from the upcoming ""It's an Ed Palermo Christmas! God Bless Us, Everyone!" album.

DEUS - KEPTMAN

dEUS will be releasing 'Keptman' on coloured vinyl 12" in January.
It will have an exclusive B-side: 'Great White Shark'.

BRUNO VANSINA - NO FUTURE

• Bruno Vansina: No Future
      (2026, download / streaming, --, bandcamp)
      (2026, lp, Belgium, private release) – ltd edition of 100 copies

Bruno Vansina released "No Future" on Bandcamp in August.
Earlier this week, he announced that the album will be made available on LP as well.

Featuring Louise van den Heuvel on bass and Teun Verbruggen on drums.

BRIAN TARQUIN & HEAVY FRIENDS

Brian Tarquin & Heavy Friends Release “Tyranny of Tone”

“Tyranny of Tone” is the 2026 powerhouse release from Brian Tarquin & Heavy Friends, a guitar-driven instrumental album that unites Tarquin’s analog craftsmanship with an extraordinary roster of world-class players. Recorded at Tarquin’s Jungle Room Studios and mastered by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering, the album blends fusion, rock, cinematic textures, and deep musical camaraderie all in service of a cause that matters. Most importantly, the album supports the California Fire Foundation www.cafirefoundation.org, helping families of fallen firefighters and communities recovering from catastrophic fires. Tarquin’s Heavy Friends projects have long centered on giving back — and Tyranny of Tone continues that legacy with heart, intention, and world-class musicianship.

1. Tyranny of Tone feat. Joe Satriani
2. IG-NITE feat. Steve Hackett
3. Out of the Ashes feat. Gary Hoey, Joe Deninzon & Hal Lindes
4. Dead Reckoning feat. Gus G
5. Atom Smasher feat. Bumblefoot & Stu Hamm
6. Intergalactic Burn feat. Bruce Kulick
7. Übermensch feat. Doug Rappoport
8. Visions of the Eternal Flame feat. Karen Briggs
9. Phoenix Rising feat. Carl Verheyen

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

"Vai Piano Reductions Vol. 1", performed by Mike Keneally, goes on sale this Bandcamp Friday, November 6! 

Originally released on CD in 2004 as part 6 of Steve Vai's "The Secret Jewel Box".

https://mikekeneallymusic.bandcamp.com/

FRANK ZAPPA - LIVE IN PARIS 1980

• Frank Zappa: Live In Paris
      (2008, dvd bootleg, Australia & New Zealand, umbrella music david1478)

I recently got hold of the "Frank Zappa - Live In Paris 1980" DVD.
Released in Australia and New Zealand in 2008.

It features a selection from a 1980 broadcast on French TV.
Re-broadcast in 2007.

It's a nice little thing (34 minutes) but the real deal (= the entire concert) is up on YouTube !!