Thursday, May 9, 2024
GOWY - REBIRTH
Gowy's "Rebirth" album is out !!
On CD, on vinyl and as a digital streaming / download album through Bandcamp.
As a crowdfunder for this album, I have been enjoying it for a couple of weeks already and I'm still pretty excited about it.
Check it out.
Food for guitar aficionados.
Monday, May 6, 2024
LAUGHING BASTARDS - FETISH
- laughing bastards: fetish
(2024, cd, belgium, werf records)
Album number four for the Laughing Bastards and it's a beauty. Again.
I caught the band at De Singer jazz club in Rijkevorsel last Saturday and it was a blast.
Beautiful jazzy songs, excellent musicianship, and a performance where each instrument made valuable contributions.
- Michel Mast – tenor saxophone
- Jan-Sebastiaan Degeyter – guitars, banjo, omnichord, effects
- Eline Duerinck – cello
- Cyrille Obermuller – double bass
- Marcos Della Rocha – drums, percussion
"Fetish".
The band is doing some concerts to promote the album. Try to catch them. You will not be disappointed.
Or buy their album.
The band is doing some concerts to promote the album. Try to catch them. You will not be disappointed.
Or buy their album.
-
Sunday, May 5, 2024
MORE RUSS STEDMAN ALBUMS ON BANDCAMP
More Russ Stedman albums are being made available through Bandcamp.
Including "Alert But Without Acute Distress", the 2010 album (released on CDR at the time) that features Russ' version of FZ's 'Penis Dimension'.
RESIDENTS UPDATE FROM NEW RALPH (TOO)
Behold!
Welcome to the latest update from the extremely untidy desk of New Ralph (Too) and all things Residents. We assure you that all four Residents are currently healthy and more or less happy, and working away on not one but two new projects....
The new album, tentatively titled 'Dr Dark', is nearing completion and, we hope, due with us over the summer - as we speak preparations for the final recording sessions are being made after a brief break in proceedings to accommodate various schedules and extra long lie-ins. But it was time well spent - whilst they waited for the stars to align our Eyeballed heroes also began work on another new and unrelated mini-album, which has come together pleasingly quickly. Everybody seems enthusiastic to act on impulse (like we did back in the day) and get the music out there asap, so watch the skies for more on that one.
In the meantime, The Residents have announced the next in their pREServed reissue series - 'Demons Dance Alone' will be released on 2LP and 3CD in June. The latter is packed with unreleased demos, alternate versions and live-in-the-studio material, all of which shines a lovely, soft light on one of the works the group remains most proud of. You can find out all about it, pre-order and so on right HERE.
TTFN,
Your Pals @ New Ralph (Too)
Welcome to the latest update from the extremely untidy desk of New Ralph (Too) and all things Residents. We assure you that all four Residents are currently healthy and more or less happy, and working away on not one but two new projects....
The new album, tentatively titled 'Dr Dark', is nearing completion and, we hope, due with us over the summer - as we speak preparations for the final recording sessions are being made after a brief break in proceedings to accommodate various schedules and extra long lie-ins. But it was time well spent - whilst they waited for the stars to align our Eyeballed heroes also began work on another new and unrelated mini-album, which has come together pleasingly quickly. Everybody seems enthusiastic to act on impulse (like we did back in the day) and get the music out there asap, so watch the skies for more on that one.
In the meantime, The Residents have announced the next in their pREServed reissue series - 'Demons Dance Alone' will be released on 2LP and 3CD in June. The latter is packed with unreleased demos, alternate versions and live-in-the-studio material, all of which shines a lovely, soft light on one of the works the group remains most proud of. You can find out all about it, pre-order and so on right HERE.
https://www.cherryred.co.uk/artist/residents-the
Next up in the pREServed series, you can expect either 'Animal Lover' or the 'American Composers Series' set. Both are prepared and ready to roll, with a proposed 'Film and TV' set also in the works. Oh, and there's an accompanying book. Possibly. Maybe. The Residents have dabbled more often than you'd think with the silver screen, so that looks to be an interesting release, once they get their heads around how to put it all together.
And as ever, there are several half-formed projects bubbling away behind the scenes and jostling for position whilst all of the above happens. A film, thoughts on the recent 'Eskimo' live performance, hopes of further collaborations, experimenting with AI technology and all the other wonderful things you might imagine The Residents spend their days doing. As ever, you'll be the first to know should any of it bear fruit.
Oh, and there was a Record Store Day release - we almost forgot! 'Leftovers Again AGAIN?!?' was (is?) a magnificent compilation of mid-late '70s and '80s' stuff found as part of a small cache of lost and forgotten tapes back in January 2023. I know it sounds unlikely, but that's a true story. It's vital stuff, and we're told that copies are still available via Discogs, online record shops and so on - in a world of plentiful Residents material and musical releases, it's a certified must-have. If you can find a copy, we do hope you'll enjoy it.
And that's about it for now. All that remains is an offering... The Residents do hope you recognise their appreciation of you and those you love. No CD, T-shirt or ticket purchase goes unnoticed, and they like to hand out these little treats from time to time in acknowledgement. So here are a couple of things you may enjoy: firstly, something which didn't make the cut for the 'Demons Dance Alone' reissue - 'Low Horses' is a pre-mix, pre-overdub version of what was to become 'High Horses', an instrumental EP released back in 2001. It's cute, right? And they've also thrown in a little taster of the demo material to be found on the 'Demons Dance Alone' pREServed release, namely 'The Beekeeper's Daughter'. As ever, The Residents hope you enjoy it all, stay weird, keep that third eye clear and focussed at all times and, most importantly of all, allow love to envelope you and those you care about. In the end, that's all that really matters.
Next up in the pREServed series, you can expect either 'Animal Lover' or the 'American Composers Series' set. Both are prepared and ready to roll, with a proposed 'Film and TV' set also in the works. Oh, and there's an accompanying book. Possibly. Maybe. The Residents have dabbled more often than you'd think with the silver screen, so that looks to be an interesting release, once they get their heads around how to put it all together.
And as ever, there are several half-formed projects bubbling away behind the scenes and jostling for position whilst all of the above happens. A film, thoughts on the recent 'Eskimo' live performance, hopes of further collaborations, experimenting with AI technology and all the other wonderful things you might imagine The Residents spend their days doing. As ever, you'll be the first to know should any of it bear fruit.
Oh, and there was a Record Store Day release - we almost forgot! 'Leftovers Again AGAIN?!?' was (is?) a magnificent compilation of mid-late '70s and '80s' stuff found as part of a small cache of lost and forgotten tapes back in January 2023. I know it sounds unlikely, but that's a true story. It's vital stuff, and we're told that copies are still available via Discogs, online record shops and so on - in a world of plentiful Residents material and musical releases, it's a certified must-have. If you can find a copy, we do hope you'll enjoy it.
And that's about it for now. All that remains is an offering... The Residents do hope you recognise their appreciation of you and those you love. No CD, T-shirt or ticket purchase goes unnoticed, and they like to hand out these little treats from time to time in acknowledgement. So here are a couple of things you may enjoy: firstly, something which didn't make the cut for the 'Demons Dance Alone' reissue - 'Low Horses' is a pre-mix, pre-overdub version of what was to become 'High Horses', an instrumental EP released back in 2001. It's cute, right? And they've also thrown in a little taster of the demo material to be found on the 'Demons Dance Alone' pREServed release, namely 'The Beekeeper's Daughter'. As ever, The Residents hope you enjoy it all, stay weird, keep that third eye clear and focussed at all times and, most importantly of all, allow love to envelope you and those you care about. In the end, that's all that really matters.
TTFN,
Your Pals @ New Ralph (Too)
ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN - SUPERCRUSH
Anneke van Giersbergen is touring with her Heavy Strings show.
-- info: Harald & Uli
Mon, MAY 6 - Heidelberg, Germany
Tue, MAY 7 - Köln, Germany
Wed, MAY 8 - Neunkirchen, Germany
Thu, MAY 9 - Stuttgart, Germany
Fri, MAY 10 - Hamburg, Germany
Wed, MAY 15 - Steenwijk, Netherlands
May. 17 - 20, 2024 - Wave-Gotik-Treffen 2024 - Leipzig, Germany
Sat, MAY 18 - Zlín, Czech Republic
Sun, MAY 19 - Budapest, Hungary
and a beautiful tribute to her mother who had passed away 10 days earlier
and a beautiful tribute to her mother who had passed away 10 days earlier
-- info: Harald & Uli
THE RESIDENTS - LATER TONIGHT
This promotional CD single contains 4 songs: a cover version of a song by Pet Shop Boys, a new song especially recorded for the project, and two songs from the forthcoming Bobuck play The Residents album.
Saturday, May 4, 2024
THE PYRMIDS - OTHERWORLDLY
The Pyramids released three albums between 1973 and 1976.
Afro jazz.
The band, featuring Idris Ackamoor, reunited years later and released "Otherworldly" in 2011.
'Memory Ritual' was the opening track fo the album.
Out on CD and on 2LP.
CLASSICAL ZAPPA CONCERT IN LJUBLJANA ON AUGUST 19, 2024
ZAPPA CONCERT - "ZAPPA DAY IN LJUBLJANA"
August 19, 2024
- ENSEMBLE DISSONANCE
- JONATHAN STOCKHAMMER, conductor
- VLATKO STEFANOVSKI, solo guitar
- BLAŽ ŠEF, voice
- Dog-Meat (Dog Breath Variations & Uncle Meat)
- Revised Music for Low Budget Orchestra
- Outrage at the Valdez
- The Black Page
- Naval Aviation
- Put A Motor in Yourself
- Moggio
- The Adventures of Greggery Peccary
Friday, May 3, 2024
UPCOMING LECTURE AND SCREENING "FRANK ZAPPA IN PRAGUE"
WHERE AND WHEN:
Friday, May 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles
10990 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1100
Los Angeles, CA 90024.
RSVP:
Please confirm your attendance by May 7 , 2024 to: CzechConsulateLA@gmail.com
ABOUT THE LECTURE AND THE DOCUMENT:
"How Frank Zappa and electric guitar helped to defeat Communism in Eastern Europe" - The presentation will be in English.
During the talk, Petr Dorůžka, a leading Czech expert in modern music, will reflect on a period over three decades ago when the udnerground sceene in Czechoslovakia battled against communism. They unexpected ally was Frank Zappa, the LA-based American rock, pop, and jazz musician and composer known for his noncoformity, improvisation, and sound experimentation.
Throughout the evening, we will screen the documentary "Frank Zappa v Praze" (dir. Jan Rubeš, ml. 30min, 1990). The documentary is primarilz in English with Czech subtitles, featuring short segements of dialogue in Czech. Follwoing the screening of this 30-minute film on Zappa´s first visit to Prague in January 1990, just weeks after the Velvet Revolution that toppled the Communism in Czechoslovakia, Petr will talk about the role of the electric guitar in defeating Communism in Eastern Europe and discuss why Zappa was so much hated by the Czech secret police.
ABOUT PETR DORŮŽKA:
Petr Dorůžka is a journalist, producer, author, lecturer at the Charles University in Prague, and a host on Prague Radio and Czech National Radio, With a longstanding career in world music, he has been a part of the World Music Charts Europe almost since its inception, serving as a key jounalist and participating in numerous importatn panels in the world music scene. He is highly respected source of information among global music experts. Dorůžka is also the author of a book on Zappa and served as his personal interpreter during Zappa's visit to Prague, including meetings with President Havel.
Friday, May 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles
10990 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1100
Los Angeles, CA 90024.
RSVP:
Please confirm your attendance by May 7 , 2024 to: CzechConsulateLA@gmail.com
ABOUT THE LECTURE AND THE DOCUMENT:
"How Frank Zappa and electric guitar helped to defeat Communism in Eastern Europe" - The presentation will be in English.
During the talk, Petr Dorůžka, a leading Czech expert in modern music, will reflect on a period over three decades ago when the udnerground sceene in Czechoslovakia battled against communism. They unexpected ally was Frank Zappa, the LA-based American rock, pop, and jazz musician and composer known for his noncoformity, improvisation, and sound experimentation.
Throughout the evening, we will screen the documentary "Frank Zappa v Praze" (dir. Jan Rubeš, ml. 30min, 1990). The documentary is primarilz in English with Czech subtitles, featuring short segements of dialogue in Czech. Follwoing the screening of this 30-minute film on Zappa´s first visit to Prague in January 1990, just weeks after the Velvet Revolution that toppled the Communism in Czechoslovakia, Petr will talk about the role of the electric guitar in defeating Communism in Eastern Europe and discuss why Zappa was so much hated by the Czech secret police.
ABOUT PETR DORŮŽKA:
Petr Dorůžka is a journalist, producer, author, lecturer at the Charles University in Prague, and a host on Prague Radio and Czech National Radio, With a longstanding career in world music, he has been a part of the World Music Charts Europe almost since its inception, serving as a key jounalist and participating in numerous importatn panels in the world music scene. He is highly respected source of information among global music experts. Dorůžka is also the author of a book on Zappa and served as his personal interpreter during Zappa's visit to Prague, including meetings with President Havel.
FIDO PLAYS ZAPPA FEAT. ROBERT MARTIN - VILLAGE OF THE SUN
Fido Plays Zappa has released their second teaser for / single from their upcoming live album.
On Youtube
On Bandcamp:
MIKE KENEALLY'S "NONKERTOMPF LIVE" RELEASED ON BANDCAMP
Mike Keneally's "Nonkertompf Live" promotional album (from 2002) has been made available for download / streaming through Bandcamp !!
Read the complete story, listen to the music and support the artist here :
Read the complete story, listen to the music and support the artist here :
FRANK SIDEBOTTOM
Frank Sidebottom, as you may remember, reworked some Captain Beefheart tunes and released them on his "13:9:88" LP in 1988.
These tracks can be found on a couple of compilations, including the brand-new "Little Box Of Bobbins" 3 CD set.
JULIAN ARGÜELLES - TONADAS
"Tonadas".
Modern jazz by Julian Argülles !
Music to get you in a good mood.
- Julian Argüelles - Tenor and Soprano saxophones, percussion
- Ivo Neame - piano
- Sam Lasserson - double bass
- James Maddren - drums, percussion
Thursday, May 2, 2024
RUINSZU
Ruins from Tokyo, Japan and Zu from Rome Italy have known each other, been around each other, and toured together since the late ’90s.
Both bands are devoted to creating idiosyncratic forms that push music to its limits and break any genre and style boundary, ( you can call it prog-metal but it’s just scratching the surface). It was long overdue that they would conspire and collaborate at some point in history.
So Ruins founder and permanent member, legendary drummer & vocalist Yoshida Tatsuya, and both Zu founders and permanent members Luca T Mai and Massimo Pupillo (respectively sax and electric bass) have formed the new creature RuinsZU and will tour Europe together for the first time in Spring 2024.
Both bands are devoted to creating idiosyncratic forms that push music to its limits and break any genre and style boundary, ( you can call it prog-metal but it’s just scratching the surface). It was long overdue that they would conspire and collaborate at some point in history.
So Ruins founder and permanent member, legendary drummer & vocalist Yoshida Tatsuya, and both Zu founders and permanent members Luca T Mai and Massimo Pupillo (respectively sax and electric bass) have formed the new creature RuinsZU and will tour Europe together for the first time in Spring 2024.
- 02/05/24 Bologna Freakout Club Italy
- 03/05/24 Genova La Claque Italy
- 04/05/24 Mezzago Bloom Italy
- 05/05/24 Geneva Cave12 Switzerland
- 07/05/24 Lyon Periscope France
- 08/05/24 Pau La Ferronnerie France
- 10/05/24 London Dingwalls United Kingdom
- 11/05/24 Bristol Crofters Rights United Kingdom
- 12/05/24 Liverpool Kazimier Stockroom United Kingdom
- 14/05/24 Paris La Station France
- 15/05/24 Bruxelles Magasin 4 Belgium
- 16/05/24 Eeklo N9 Belgium
- 17/05/24 Utrecht dB’s Netherlands
- 18/05/24 Nijmegen Extrapool Netherlands
- 19/05/24 Hamburg Hafenklang Germany
- 21/05/24 Berlin Zukunft am Ostkreuz Germany
- 22/05/24 Jena Cafe Wagner Germany
- 23/05/24 Prague Akropolis Czech Republic
- 24/05/24 Linz STWST Austria
- 25/05/24 Pordenone Astro Club Italy
- 26/05/24 Torino Jazz is dead! Italy
- 30/05/24 Jesi TNT Italy
Ruins :
Zu :
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
SPIRITS BURNING & CLEARLIGHT - THE ROADMAP IN YOUR HEAD
- spirits burning & clearlight: the roadmap in your head
(2016, cd, UK, gonzo multimedia)
In 2016, Don Falcone's space rock ensemble teamed up with French band Clearlight, resulting in "The Roadmap In Your Head".
It was an exercise both bands had already done in 2013 for "Healthy Music In Large Doses".
It was an exercise both bands had already done in 2013 for "Healthy Music In Large Doses".
Again, a collaboration that's worth checking out.
THE FURIOUS BONGOS - THE ROAD TO HALLOWEEN 2023 VOL. 2
The Furious Bongos released "The Road To Halloween 2023 Volume 1" in March.
Last month, "Volume 2" followed.
Superb versions of Frank Zappa compositions.
This is an old guy talking, but this should be out on CD or on LP.
They performed twice at last year's Zappanale, both exceptional performances, and it sounds like they've only gotten better.
"Volume 2" (with Chad Wackerman on drums) got released on April 22. I bought it the same date (or maybe on the 23rd) and I've been playing at least a couple of tracks every day since then.
AMANDA WHITING - THE LIMINALITY OF HER
Here's another fine discovery (that got presented to me by one of my friends): Amanda Whiting's "The Liminality Of Her".
Welsh harpist and composer combines beautiful (harp) melodies (in different musical styles) with contemporary beats and rhythms (not forgetting the great bass lines)
Beautiful !!
Recommended listening.
TU-NER TOURDATES
MoonJune says:
We're thrilled to announce the upcoming Tu-Ner tour. Catch Trey Gunn on touch guitar, Pat Mastelotto on drums and electronics, and Markus Reuter on touch guitar as they hit the road to share their electrifying performances with fans across the country.
We're thrilled to announce the upcoming Tu-Ner tour. Catch Trey Gunn on touch guitar, Pat Mastelotto on drums and electronics, and Markus Reuter on touch guitar as they hit the road to share their electrifying performances with fans across the country.
Mark your calendars for these tour dates:
- May 9: Phoenix, AZ (The Rhythm Room)
- May 10: San Marcos, CA (The Bornemann Theater)
- May 11: Los Angeles, CA (The Baked Potato, 2 shows)
- May 12: Los Angeles, CA (The Baked Potato, 2 shows)
- May 14: Mill Valley, CA (Sweetwater Music Hall)
- May 16: Stockton, CA (Haggin Museum)
- May 18: Arcata, CA (Arcata Playhouse)
- May 20: Eugene, OR (The WOW Hall)
- May 22: Portland, OR (Alberta Abbey)
- May 23: Seattle, WA (The Triple Door)
- May 25: Vashon Island, WA (Open Space Center For Arts)
- May 26: Vancouver, BC, Canada (BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano University)
JOHN SURMAN - WORDS UNSPOKEN
- john surman: words unspoken
(2024, cd, germany, ecm)
Multi-instrumentalist and composer John Surman's latest album is entitled "Words Unspoken".
From the first notes, John takes you on a voyage.
This is nice. This is a really nice album.
From the first notes, John takes you on a voyage.
This is nice. This is a really nice album.
The album title – Words Unspoken – alludes to the instant musical understanding found by the members of this nimble quartet assembled by great British reedman John Surman. „My idea was to put together some musical ideas that would offer a collective sense of purpose but still be open enough to allow each of us to suggest other ways of developing the material together. Everything fell into place immediately. But I soon realized it wasn‘t so much the musical ideas that made it work, it was the musicians.” Surman and US vibraharpist Rob Waring – both residents of Oslo – had previously collaborated in John’s Invisible Threads trio with Nelson Ayres, but the associations with Norwegian drummer Thomas Strønen and UK guitarist Rob Luft were new. With these four quick-witted players, all debate takes place in the music, stimulated by Surman’s strongly melodic themes and improvisational imagination.
DAVE NEWHOUSE - NATURA MORTA
- dave newhouse: natura morta
(2024, cd, uk, newhouse music)
I received a digital copy of "Natura Morta", a playful and surprising album by Dave Newhouse (The Muffins, Manna/Mirage) the other day.
Multi-instrumentalist Dave Newhouse did invite quite a few guests on the album.
Multi-instrumentalist Dave Newhouse did invite quite a few guests on the album.
- Luciano Margorani - guitar
- Mark Stanley - guitar
- Angel Ontalva - guitar
- Dave Van Allen - pedal steel guitar
- Forrest Fang - violin
- Guy Segers - bass
- Jerry King – bass-trombone
- Paul Sears - drums
- Sean Rickman - drums
- Rich O'Meara - percussion
- John Greaves - vocals
- Michele King - vocals
Very enjoyable.
MORE RUSS STEDMAN
In 1992, Keyboard magazine released a Frank Zappa special. The article also showed the score for a Frank Zappa piece called 'Waltz', or 'Waltz For Guitar', a piece that FZ had written when he was 18 years old.
Although never recorded by FZ, several artists have recorded this composition. Dietmar Bonnen, David Tanenbaum, Gunnar Spjuth,...
But Russ Stedman might have been one of the first to record the piece as he released it early 1993 already.
KOREKYOJINN ACOUSTIC - KALEIDOSCOPE
- korekyojinn acoustic: kaleidoscope
(2017, cd, japan, magaibutsu)
In 2017 the Japanese prog band Korekyojinn released an acoustic album.
For the occasion, they renamed themselves Korekyojinn Acoustic.
For the occasion, they renamed themselves Korekyojinn Acoustic.
- Tatsuya Yoshida - drums-percussion
- Natsuki Kido - guitar
- Mitsuru Masuno - bass
- Rei Miyamoto - violin
Amazing.
It sounds like Zappa's "Jazz From Hell", but on acoustic instruments.
Here's some snippets from the various tracks:
Here's some snippets from the various tracks:
THE FURIOUS BONGOS TO TOUR CANADA AND EUROPE
a message from The Furious Bongos on Facebook said
May in the US, September in Canada, November in the US & Europe....it's gonna be a great year for the Bongos
ROSALIE CUNNINGHAM - LIVE AT ACAPELA
- rosalie cunningham: live at acapela
(2023, cd, UK, machine elf records)
After having released two studio albums, "Rosalie Cunningham" (2019) and "Two Piece Puzzle" (2022), Rosalie released "Live At Acapela" in 2023.
Recorded live in the studio for a small audience the album shows what Rosalie is all about.
Nice songs, fine guitar licks and great vocals.
Recorded live in the studio for a small audience the album shows what Rosalie is all about.
Nice songs, fine guitar licks and great vocals.
Psychedelic rock fans will go wild.
As I did.
As I did.
Here's an audience clip from the same concert.
Sound-wise not to be compared with the album, but you'll get the drift.
Sound-wise not to be compared with the album, but you'll get the drift.
IMMY AND THE MAHOOTS
Parijoon Immy teamed up with Philip Kaplan (Men & Volts).
Immy & The Mahoots !!
(Beefheart) blues with Indian vocals !!
Monday, April 29, 2024
PAULINE ROBERTS - THE BLACK PAGE
'The Black Page' (F.Zappa), performed by Pauline Roberts,
percussionist for The Furious Bongos
ZAPPA - APOSTROPHE (')
Last year, the Spanish Elemental Music record label re-released Zappa's "Hot Rats" as well as "Apostrophe (')". Both on 180 g vinyl, in a limited edition.
By coincidence, I came across this "Apostrophe (')" re-issue last month.
I gave it another spin today.
What an amazing album.
THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION
It's not easy keeping track of the vinyl re-issues that have been appearing on the Zappa Records label.
Here's two that I recently added to the record collection.
Funny, as these were the two albums that introduced me to Frank Zappa's music around 1980...
Burnt Weeny Sandwich, from 2018. ("Release number 9")
Also released on silver marble vinyl by Newbury Comics (ltd to 500 copies). I didn't even know this existed until earlier today...
Weasels Ripped My Flesh, from 2016. ("Release number 10")
MORE RUSS STEDMAN
Russ Stedman included a piece called ‘Jimmy Carl Black’ on his “What The What?” album (from 1988).
The track sampled Jimmy Carl Black saying ‘I’m Jimmy Carl Black, I’m The Indian Of The Group’ while Russ performed ‘Peaches En Regalia’.
Weird stuff.
Nice.
Nice.
Sunday, April 28, 2024
FRANK ZAPPA - FRANK ZAPPA FOR PRESIDENT
Borrowing the picture from the internet as I'm going for the lazy option, but "Zappa For President" arrived and it looks great.
A 2LP set with three sides of music and FZ pictured on the vinyl on side four.
Not exactly as one might assume from the below shot, but close enough.
And it does come with a giant 7 dollar bill.
I know, I know,...
It's 'only' a vinyl re-issue of the (compilation mixed with Synclavier stuff) CD from a number of years ago, but it does look great.
Side four
MOON LETTERS - THANK YOU FOR THE FUTURE
- moon letters: thank you from the future
(2022, cd, USA, private release)
Seattle-based Moon Letters released their first album, "Until They Feel The Sun" in 2019.
"Thank You From The Future" followed in 2022.
"Thank You From The Future" followed in 2022.
Progressive, psychedelic rock, transposed to our time from the 1970s, although the first track also shows that they are not afraid to mix different styles and ideas in one composition.
Recommended listening !
And be sure to check out the first track, 'Sudden Sun'.
And be sure to check out the first track, 'Sudden Sun'.
RUSS STEDMAN
The one and only Russ Stedman has been putting some of his old recordings on Bandcamp.
"Uniform ZooLoo" includes 'Uncle Frank', a track that kicks off with a snippet of Russ talking to FZ and then fades into a Frank Zappa-inspired guitar solo.
Originally released in 1988.
TONY TROMBO - TALKING ZAPPA
- tony trombo: talking zappa
(2024, book, USA, self published)
Podcaster Tony Trombo has put some of his podcasts on paper.
I guess I've seen some of Tony's podcasts but it's great to see these interviews put to paper.
The book arrived last week, and I've browsed through it a couple of times already. I'll be happy to give it some proper reading somewhere next week.
I guess I've seen some of Tony's podcasts but it's great to see these interviews put to paper.
The book arrived last week, and I've browsed through it a couple of times already. I'll be happy to give it some proper reading somewhere next week.
Here's one of the podcasts:
TURNER / TROTIGNON - DUSK IS A QUIET PLACE
- turner / trotignon: dusk is a quiet place
(2014, cd, france, naive records)
Mark Turner on sax and Baptiste Trotignon on piano.
Seven original pieces, plus two compositions by J.S.Bach.
Serene and reduced to the minimum.
Seven original pieces, plus two compositions by J.S.Bach.
Serene and reduced to the minimum.
Very enjoyable.
KOREKYOJINN - MESOPOTAMIA
- korekyojinn: mesopotamia
(2021, cd, japan, magaibutsu)
I have two albums by the Japanese Korekyojinn band: the eponymous album (from 1999, CD, released on the tzadik record label), and their "Swan Dive" album (a CD/DVD package from 2009, on the Magaibutsu label).
So I was quite happy to receive a digital copy of "Mesopotamia" the other day.
As discogs puts it, this is polyrhythmic prog jazz rock.
Featuring Yoshida Tatsuya (Ruins), Kido Natsuki (Bondage Fruit) and bassist Nasuno Mitsuru (Altered States).
I've added the title to my want list...
Here's why:
So I was quite happy to receive a digital copy of "Mesopotamia" the other day.
As discogs puts it, this is polyrhythmic prog jazz rock.
Featuring Yoshida Tatsuya (Ruins), Kido Natsuki (Bondage Fruit) and bassist Nasuno Mitsuru (Altered States).
I've added the title to my want list...
Here's why:
Saturday, April 27, 2024
LAUGHING BASTARDS
Belgian jazz ensemble Laughing Bastards will be touring to present their new album.
I'm looking forward to that.
Their new album is called "Fetish", and is vinyl only.
Well, download/streaming on Bandcamp, and out on vinyl. Not on CD.
BRIAN TARQUIN & JEAN-LUC PONTY - BEYOND THE WARRIOR'S EYES
Brian Tarquin & Jean-Luc Ponty.
Title track from Brian Tarquin's latest release.
The A.I. video doesn't convince me, but I do like the track.
Title track from Brian Tarquin's latest release.
The A.I. video doesn't convince me, but I do like the track.
GOWY - REBIRTH
Gowy's new album is called "Rebirth".
It will be made available on CD and on LP.
Gowy started a funding campaign to support this new album.
Backers received the digital tracks earlier this week and this backer is very happy with these.
11 tracks. All original compositions.
Food for guitar freaks that are into Frank Zappa, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai.
Mostly instrumental and quite diverse.
Food for guitar freaks that are into Frank Zappa, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai.
Mostly instrumental and quite diverse.
The album opens with a dialogue that sounds like a scene from "Les Ch'tis", a weird movie about the people in the north of France, and jumps into some sort of heavy rock song called 'L'apocalimssss (wdywa)'. But there are also lyrical instrumentals, oriental flavours, experimental fragments, a doo-wop song, and even a (short) classical piece.
"Rebirth" is technically stunning but it will also put a smile on your face, and that's what it's all about.
"Rebirth" is technically stunning but it will also put a smile on your face, and that's what it's all about.
https://gowy.fr/produit/pre-order-new-album/
From three years ago:
'Sad Bamba', from a previous album (Atoms)
PROGOSAURUS' DEBUT ALBUM AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER
Progosaurus will be releasing its first album soon.
You can already check it out and pre-order it over at Bandcamp.
Most tracks written by Lee.
Chato Segerer adds:
This is not my own band, but a new band project where everybody can bring in songs in a progressive style. Mostly I'm playing bass, except on my own songs and Lukas' songs as well.
Friday, April 26, 2024
VANSINA, VERBRUGGEN & VERVLOESEM - SORRY LOUISE COULDN'T COME
- vansina / verbruggen / vervloesem: sorry louise couldn't come
(2024, download, --, bandcamp)
In the words of Pierre Vervloesem:
I was asked to replace a very ill Louise, bassist of Bruno Vansina trio, a few hours before the gig. Being incapable of playing the slightest jazz note we therefore improvised THIS in front of a gigantic audience who did not see the difference with the usual program.
I was asked to replace a very ill Louise, bassist of Bruno Vansina trio, a few hours before the gig. Being incapable of playing the slightest jazz note we therefore improvised THIS in front of a gigantic audience who did not see the difference with the usual program.
That would be Louise van den Heuvel, and I do hope she's feeling better in the meantime.
I hope to see her soon with Stéphane Galland.
Anyway, I have no clue what the trio would have sounded like with Louise at the bass, but I don't mind the Bruno Vansina, Teun Verbruggen & Pierre Vervloesem combination.
Improvised music with three distinct and clearly recognisable voices.
Bruno takes the lead with his saxophone and other assorted noises, while both Teun and Pierre both follow and drive the pieces.
I hope to see her soon with Stéphane Galland.
Anyway, I have no clue what the trio would have sounded like with Louise at the bass, but I don't mind the Bruno Vansina, Teun Verbruggen & Pierre Vervloesem combination.
Improvised music with three distinct and clearly recognisable voices.
Bruno takes the lead with his saxophone and other assorted noises, while both Teun and Pierre both follow and drive the pieces.
This is fun.
Recommended listening.
JOHN ZORN - THE HERMETIC ORGAN VOL.12 - THE BOSCH REQUIM
- john zorn: the hermetic organ vol.12 - The Bosch Requim
(2024, cd, USA, tzadic)
Improvised organ music by John Zorn.
Volume 12 already, but this is my first encounter with "The Hermetic Organ" series.
Volume 12 already, but this is my first encounter with "The Hermetic Organ" series.
Loud & dramatic.
Recorded in Den Bosch in The Netherlands in 2023.
Also out on vinyl.
Recorded in Den Bosch in The Netherlands in 2023.
Also out on vinyl.
Recorded at the Grote Kerk in Den Bosch as part of Zorn's 70th birthday celebration at November Music in Den Bosch, this exciting performance pays tribute to one of Zorn's seminal influences--the 15th century painter Hieronymus Bosch.
Performing on two different organs simultaneously, running from one to the other, this is one of the most bizarre installments in the entire Hermetic Organ series. The CD begins with a rare private performance of Zorn alone in the church exploring and stretching the organ's capabilities. For the evening performance, A Pilgrimage Through Hell, Zorn's dear friend and colleague of over thirty years John Medeski joins as his organ assistant, and the two of them literally pull out all the stops!
Performing on two different organs simultaneously, running from one to the other, this is one of the most bizarre installments in the entire Hermetic Organ series. The CD begins with a rare private performance of Zorn alone in the church exploring and stretching the organ's capabilities. For the evening performance, A Pilgrimage Through Hell, Zorn's dear friend and colleague of over thirty years John Medeski joins as his organ assistant, and the two of them literally pull out all the stops!
STEPHANE GALLAND & THE RHYTHM HUNTERS
Stéphane Galland & The Rhythm Hunters will celebrate their debut album with some Belgian concerts.
- 02-05 – Brussel, BOZAR
- 12-05 – Gent, De Bijloke
- 25-05 – Ronse, CC De Ververij
PROGOSAURUS
Progosaurus is a progressive rock / joint band project that features Chato Segerer on guitar.
A first album is in the making and should also become available (in a limited edition) on CD.
NEW ALBUM ANNOUNCED BY VALENTINA SCHELDHOFEN CIARDELLI
May 8, 2024, Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli, Anaïs Drago, and Riccardo Angelo Strano will doing a concert entitled “Shake Your Duty” at the Casa Del Jazz in Rome, Italy, where they will be presenting their debut album.
- Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli – double bass, choirs, compositions and arrangements
- Anaïs Drago – violin, choirs, compositions and arrangements
- Riccardo Angelo Strano – countertenor
The trio mocks the trappings of the academic world and those who still protect the bastion of "serious music", instead offering a different point of view, in which different techniques, styles and harmonies can coexist and enrich each other.
The listeners who are most passionate about progressive rock and contemporary classical music will not be disappointed, as will the great lovers of classical music more accustomed to the rounded sounds of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart or Alessandro Scarlatti.
The concert is the presentation event of the trio's debut album, "Shake your Duty", out in May on the Parco della Musica Records label
Thursday, April 25, 2024
A DWEEZIL ZAPPA TOUR UPDATE
Roxpostrophy Countdown
Hello Everyone!
Did you know that the Roxpostrophy tour starts in 98 days? Tickets are still available.
Hello Everyone!
Did you know that the Roxpostrophy tour starts in 98 days? Tickets are still available.
https://www.dweezilzappa.com/pages/tour
I've already started rehearsing with the band and we've been filming every step of the way. If you'd like to see some FREE behind-the-scenes footage you can binge-watch right here on the home page: Countdown To Roxpostrophy
I've already started rehearsing with the band and we've been filming every step of the way. If you'd like to see some FREE behind-the-scenes footage you can binge-watch right here on the home page: Countdown To Roxpostrophy
https://www.dweezilzappa.com/posts/1990549-countdown-to-roxpostrophy
Stay tuned to dweezilzappa.com for even deeper behind-the-scenes footage! We're filming a whole season of "reality show style docu-series" episodes that will be rent-able right here next month!
I decided to make the "reality show" because I wanted to be sure to include all of the international fans in some way with this tour. If we can't come play for you, you can come to us via the show!
The plan is to have a whole series that leads up to the first show and by X-mas this year release an entire filmed concert from the tour! (Possibly even a blue-ray disc with ATMOS mixes!)
For anyone who wants to support the tour directly, this upcoming series will be a great way to stay caught up and witness great performances along with unique stories.
Best, DZ
Stay tuned to dweezilzappa.com for even deeper behind-the-scenes footage! We're filming a whole season of "reality show style docu-series" episodes that will be rent-able right here next month!
I decided to make the "reality show" because I wanted to be sure to include all of the international fans in some way with this tour. If we can't come play for you, you can come to us via the show!
The plan is to have a whole series that leads up to the first show and by X-mas this year release an entire filmed concert from the tour! (Possibly even a blue-ray disc with ATMOS mixes!)
For anyone who wants to support the tour directly, this upcoming series will be a great way to stay caught up and witness great performances along with unique stories.
Best, DZ
STEPHANE GALLAND & THE RHYTHM HUNTERS - - - NEW ALBUM OUT
Stéphane Galland & The Rhythm Hunters' album is out.
On CD and on LP.
On the Challenge Records label.
A teaser:
KRONOS QUARTET TO RELEASE A SUN RA TRIBUTE ALBUM
The Red Hot Org record label is releasing "Outer Spaceways Incorporated : Kronos Quartet & Friends Meet Sun Ra"
The fourth (?) album in a series that pays tribute to Sun Ra.
2 LP release & digital download
SEAORM - NEKYIA
“If there is an album that could be close to the fusion of the space-prog legends Vespero and the cult avant-rock group October Equus, it is this new album by Seaorm called Nekyia. The pair of composer brothers Ángel Ontalva and Víctor Rodríguez on guitar and keyboards respectively, and the prodigious rhythm section of Vespero, the also brothers Arkady and Ivan Fedotov, have created a cosmic work with this album, they have descended to the underworld and emerged epically through a thousand alchemical spells. It is a formidable work for those eager to explore new musical paths.”
ERIKA STUCKY
Jazz singer Erika Stucky's "Stucky Live" album got released on CD in 2011.
It included her version of FZ's 'I'm The Slime'.
The album has also been made available through Bandcamp.
-- info: Jan van Kemenade
JOHN SURMAN, JACK DEJOHNETTE & LONDON BRASS - FREE AND EQUAL
- john surman, jack dejohnette & london brass: free & equal
(2003, cd, --, ecm)
Music for brass choir and improvising reeds and drums. Classical ensemble London Brass joins the Surman/DeJohnette duo in a live recording from London’s South Bank.
And this is a pretty amazing album.
9 tracks.
I love the brass sounds and how it delivers the perfect setting (and contrast) for John Surman and Jack DeJohnette.
Recorded in 2002 and released in 2003.
Beautiful.
Here's a sample :
STEPHANE GALLAND IN CONCERT
Next Thursday, Stéphane Galland will perform with two of his projects at the BOZAR in Brussels.
Stéphane Galland and The Rhythm Hunters will open the evening, followed by a concert by The Gallands.
This should be fun !!
https://www.bozar.be/nl/kalender/stephane-galland-carte-blanche-rhythm-hunters-gallands
20:00
- 21:00 h
Stéphane Galland & The Rhythm Hunters
- Shoko Igarashi - tenor sax
- Sylvain Debaisieux: alto sax
- Pierre-Antoine Savoyat: trumpet
- Wajdi Riahi: piano
- Louise van den Heuvel: electric bass
- Stéphane Galland: drums
21:30 - 22:30 h
The Gallands
- Stéphane Galland: drums
- Elvin Galland: keyboards
- Louise van den Heuvel: electric bass
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
NEW SOFT MACHINE ALBUM AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER
The Cuneiform record label is making the new Soft Machine album available for pre-order.
"Høvikodden 1971" will be released both as a 4 CD and as a 4 LP set, and as a digital download.
As the album title explains, it will present a 1971 concert recording.
While the two sets from the second night (February 28, 1971) have been released before, THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THAT THE ENTIRE TWO-NIGHT STAND HAS BEEN RELEASED. So half of this is previously completely unreleased.
This is a excellent, stereo recording of the band performing in a relatively small hall; the balances between the instruments are not perfectly balanced, but there is no other recording by Soft Machine that I know of that sounds as much like the band are performing *right* in front of you!
Additionally, we were able to improve in a modest but definitely noticeable way the not-perfect balance between the instruments on this edition.
VARIOUS ARTISTS - REIMAGINING THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING
'Moonchild' with Chester Thompson had already been released as a teaser but since last week, the entire album is available !
"Reimagining The Court Of The Crimson King"
"Reimagining The Court Of The Crimson King"
Out on LP, CD and as a digital download.
-
21st Century Schizoid Man
feat. Todd Rundgren, Arthur Brown, Mel Collins, Chris Poland & Ian Paice - I Talk To The Wind
feat. Mel Collins, Django Jakszyk & Jakko M Jakszyk - Epitaph
feat. Alan Davey, Paul Rudolph, Nik Turner, Adam Hamilton & Danny Faulkner - Moonchild
feat. Joe Lynn Turner, Marty Friedman, Jah Wobble & Chester Thompson - The Court Of The Crimson King
feat. James LaBrie, Carmine Appice & Steve Hillage - 21st Century Schizoid Man (Alternate Version)
feat. Arthur Brown, Brian Auger, Chris Poland & Ian Paice - 21st Century Schizoid Man (Instrumental)
feat. Mel Collins, Chris Poland & Ian Paice
ANOTHER SUN RA RSD RELEASE
2 lp set, released by Strut Records:
"Inside The Light World: Sun Ra Meets The OVC"
STRUT288LP
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
DARIO AND THE CLEAR
From GlassOnyon PR
Multi-instrumentalist Dario and his prog ensemble, Dario and the Clear, have released “Banquet of Noise,” the third album in his pop, rock, progressive trilogy reflecting the world’s journey politically and socially over the last several years. The album marks the return of impressive collaborations with Trey Gunn (King Crimson), Eric Person (Ben Harper), Sue Leonard (back-up vocalist for k.d. lange), and experimental guitar player, Gabriel Marin, all of whom are ideal matches instrumentally for Dario’s diverse and expressive sound palette.
MADLIB
Madlib released "Rock Konducta Part 1" in 2013.
At least two tracks included Zappa samples.
I only learned yesterday that "Rock Konducta Part 1" got a re-release on clear vinyl on the U.S. 2023 Record Store Day.
Tempting...
RE-ISSUE OF ALTERNATIVE TV'S "THE IMAGE HAS CRACKED" ON RED VINYL
Alternative TV released their version of FZ's 'Why Dontcha Do Me Right" on their "The Image Has Cracked" album in 1978.
The album has been re-issued on red vinyl by Radiation Records.
Monday, April 22, 2024
THE CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN - THE CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN
- the crazy world of arthur brown: the crazy world of arthur brown
(1968, lp, usa, atlantic)
I recently received a digital copy of Arthur 'The God Of Hellfire' Brown's first album, "The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown.
A superb album and a fine collaboration between showman and singer Arthur Brown with organ player Vincent Crane.
A superb album and a fine collaboration between showman and singer Arthur Brown with organ player Vincent Crane.
Several CD re-issues came with additional tracks, but these original 10 tracks are a great example of an album that was ahead of its time.
It's hard to imagine that in later years, when his musical career wasn't what it used to be, Arthur Brown started a painter company with none other than Jimmy Carl Black...
Sunday, April 21, 2024
NEW SUN RA ALBUM SPOTTED
"At The Showcase / Live In Chicago", a new 2LP Sun Ra release on the Jazz Detective label.
SNARKY PUPPY UPDATE
from the Snarky Puppy newsletter:
The Alternate Take of Snarky Puppy’s song “The Curtain” is out now, along with the full live video on YouTube!The single is taken from the re-release of their 2015 album, Sylva, coming next month, both digitally and with a new 12” vinyl! The re-release will include the 6 original tracks, remixed and remastered, along with alternate takes of “The Curtain” and “The Clearing.” This re-release comes upon the reclamation by GroundUP Music of the original masters and is a celebration of independent music!
https://store.snarkypuppy.com/collections/featured-vinyl/products/sylva-remixed-remastered-cd-dvd
And let us (not) mention the Record Store Day release that was only made available in the U.S. (??).
NEW ZAPPA RELEASE
There will probably be a Japanese edition as well, but for the moment, it looks like the new Zappa album will be available as a 3 CD set, as a 5 LP set, and as a (compiled) 2 LP set.
And as a digital download as well, probably.
-
-
HUUN-HUUR-TU
Record store day release: a collaboration between Huun-Huur-Tu, Carmen Rizzo, and Dhani Harrison.
"Dreamers In The Field".
Thanks to Jan's info, I was able to find a digital copy of this album online.
Dreamy, ambient, with Huun-Huur-Tu's throat singing on the foreground.
An impressive release.
-- info: Jan van Kemenade
RALPHE ARMSTRONG INTERVIEW
In this video, Ralphe does not talk about playing in Zappa's band, but the man sure has some fine stories to tell...
NORMA JEAN BELL
Before Norma Jean Bell joined Frank Zappa's band towards the end of 1975, she had already toured with the Mahavishnu Orchestra earlier the same year.
- John McLaughlin – guitars, vocals
- Ralphe Armstrong – bass guitar, vocals, contrabass
- Narada Michael Walden – percussion, drums, vocals, clavinet
- Stu Goldberg – keyboards, vocals
- Carol Shive – 2nd violin, vocals
- Russell Tubbs – alto and soprano sax
- Norma Jean Bell - sax
- Philip Hirschi – cello
- Steve Kindler – 1st violin
I don't know if Norma Jean Bell actually recorded with Mahavishnu, if she can be heard on any of the band's albums, but there are a couple of Mahavishnu concert recordings from March 1975 circulating (two or three of which are on DimeADozen).
Not the best quality, but fun to listen to. And the April 26, 1975 one seems to be in the best quality.
And, yes, that's Ralphe Armstrong on bass, who also did a couple of concerts with Frank Zappa.
-- info & picture: Jan van Kemenade
Saturday, April 20, 2024
NEW RELEASE BY JOHN TABACCO
John Tabacco has just released "Wes Houston Presents : Sushi Savant 10-08-24", presenting the songs that got perfomed by Sushi Savant (Joe Gioglio, John Tabacco, Jim Pastor, Gary Settoducato, Mike Christian) on the legendary Long Island music show "Wes Houston Presents".
(Wes interviewed Sushi Savant and the group played five original songs.)
.jpg)
KÖSTER / HOCKER'S NEW ALBUM INCLUDE THEIR VERSION OF ZAPPA'S 'BOBBY BROWN'
Köster & Hocker's "Stabil Nervös" album includes 'Nobbi Braun', a German version of FZ's 'Bobby Brown'.
The album is out on 2CD, on 2LP, and on digital music platforms.
GRAVEHUFFER - MILE HIGH LIVE
- gravehuffer: mile high live
(2024, cd, USA, private release)
Made available through Bandcamp, Gravehuffer's "Mile High Live" album included a studio bonus track: FZ's 'Inca Roads', combined with Black Sabbath's 'Children Of The Grave'.
The album was recently made available on CD in a limited edition of 100 copies (and there are still some copies available !).
My copy arrived last week. It looks and sounds great.
A fine addition to The Others Of Invention...
My copy arrived last week. It looks and sounds great.
A fine addition to The Others Of Invention...
TASAVALLAN PRESIDENTTI - LIVE AT RUISROCK 1971
With a bit of a delay, but Tasavallan Presidentti's "Live At Ruisrock 1971" has finally been released.
I received my vinyl copies (black vinyl version & purple vinyl version) a couple of days ago.
They look great.
Out on the Finnish Svart Records label.
It includes Tasavallan Presidentti's performance of FZ's 'King Kong' combined with 'Celebration Of The Saved Nine'.
A 20-minute version !!
The recording on the 2LP set is from 1971, but the band performed FZ's 'King Kong' in 2006 as well.
THE UNIVERSE BY EAR - SAIL AROUND THE SUN
- the universe by ear: sail around the sun-tour live
(2023, cd, Switzerland, timezone records)
Pascal Grünenfelder's deep, driving bass line, Stef Strittmatter's feedback-fuelled, howling riffs, and Beni Bürgin's powerful drumming are the basis for The Universe By Ear's sound.
Add Pascal's and Stef's blending voices and you have an energetic mixture that leaves its mark.
Recorded live on tour in 2022 and 2023, "Sail Around The Sun" shows The Universe By Ear in fine shape.
12 tracks on the CD.
Recorded in Switzerland, Germany and Italy.
The Bandcamp release has one additional track.
Recorded in Switzerland, Germany and Italy.
The Bandcamp release has one additional track.
I received this CD a couple of months ago already, and I just keep playing it.
Highly recommended.
Check it out !!
Check it out !!
PYGMY TWYLYTE
February 18, 2024, Scottish band Pygmy Twylyte performed the music of Frank Zappa at the 'Half Moon' club in Putney, London, UK.
For those of us who couldn't attend, audience audio recordings of both the Early and the Late show have turned up over at DimeADozen.
The Early show
Intro * Florentine Pogen * Penguin In Bondage * Camarillo Brillo * The Gumbo Variations * Why Does It Hurt When I Pee? * Lucille * Zoot Allures * The Torture Never Stops * Hot Plate Heaven * Tell Me You Love Me * Andy * Stevie's Spanking * Teenage Prostitute * Filthy Habits * Montana * City Of Tiny Lites * Peaches En Regalia * Yo Mama * Whipping Post * Muffin Man
The Late show
I'm The Slime * Dirty Love * Son Of Orange County * More Trouble Every Day * Chunga's Revenge * Carolina Hardcore Ecstasy * Son Of Mr Green Genes * Sharleena * Ride My Face To Chicago * My Guitar Wants To Kill Your Mama * Advance Romance * Eat The Question * Outside Now * Joe's Garage * Black Napkins * Stinkfoot * Cosmik Debris * Titties & Beer * Muffin Man
To give you an idea what to expect, here's a complete concert recording from 2019.
THE RETURN OF FIDO PLAYS ZAPPA
Fido Plays Zappa has not only released 'Sinister Footwear' on YouTube. The piece is also available for purchase on Bandcamp !!
The very same Bandcamp page is also offering a digital version of the 7" the band released a couple of years ago.
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS - 1994 RECORDINGS OF STUDENT JAZZ ENSEMBLES
- the university of the arts: 1994 recordings of student jazz ensembles
(1995, cd, USA, private release / ua9501)
The University of the Arts School Of Music is located in the centre of Philadelphia.
This recording featured four of the more than twenty student jazz ensembles at The University of the Arts: the Fusion Ensemble, Common Ground, Facing West, and the Big Band.
The Fusion Ensemble, directed by professor Rick Kerber recorded FZ's 'Black Napkins' in an arrangement of trumpet player Aaron Meicht. The solos were performed by Tim Garton (alto sax) and Chris Shepherd (guitar).
This recording featured four of the more than twenty student jazz ensembles at The University of the Arts: the Fusion Ensemble, Common Ground, Facing West, and the Big Band.
The Fusion Ensemble, directed by professor Rick Kerber recorded FZ's 'Black Napkins' in an arrangement of trumpet player Aaron Meicht. The solos were performed by Tim Garton (alto sax) and Chris Shepherd (guitar).
This CD had been on my want-list for a couple of years already.
I'm glad that I got hold of it. It's a great album, with an excellent 'Black Napkins'.
I'm glad that I got hold of it. It's a great album, with an excellent 'Black Napkins'.
STEF KAMIL CARLENS - BE WHO YOU WANNA BE
- stef kamil carlens: be who you wanna be
(2024, cd, bel, starman records)
SKC's latest, "Be Who You Wanna Be" focusses on the dance moves.
The CD opens with a fine version of 'The Future' (Prince), and continues in Stef Kamil's typical sound and atmospheres.
Beautiful instrumentation and superb vocals (with great backings by Rahmat Emonds and Nel Ponsaers). Great songs.
Love it.
The CD opens with a fine version of 'The Future' (Prince), and continues in Stef Kamil's typical sound and atmospheres.
Beautiful instrumentation and superb vocals (with great backings by Rahmat Emonds and Nel Ponsaers). Great songs.
Love it.
Here's 'The Future' (radio mix)
FIDO PLAYS ZAPPA
The official release day for the new Fido Plays Zappa album is on the 17th of May !!
In the meantime, here's 'Sinister Footwear' !!