MARCUS MILLER & LES CLAYPOOL

Marcus Miller & Les Claypool - - - Tommy The Cat

 

VOICE OF VENUS ENSEMBLE RELEASED A FRANK ZAPPA TRIBUTE ON THEIR LATEST ALBUM

Voice Of Venus' "Chromosome 4" includes a piece entitled 'FZ', an obvious reference / tribute to Frank Zappa.

CELESTIAL PLANES

Celestial Planes is

• Roeland Celis (guitar)
• Hendrik Vanattenhoven (bass)
• Matthias De Waele (drums)

The trio released their first album last year, "Object Perdu".
Keep an eye out for them !

EIDON - MINO D'UN MINUTO

A new piece by Eidon,
'Mino d'un Minuto'

 

THE MET ORCHESTRA UNDER THE DIRECTION OF JAMES LEVINE

The MET Orchestra, conducted by James Levine.
Performing the music of Richard Wagner.

• The MET Orchestra, conducted by James Levine: "Wagner - Overtures & Preludes"
      (1993, cd, --, deutsche grammophon)

• The MET Orchestra, conducted by James Levine: "Wagner - Orchestral Music"
      (1997, 2cd, --, deutsche grammophon)

In retrospect, I have to admit that it may not have been the best idea to give these records a listening session during my first cup of coffee of the day,...
I turned out to be more receptive during a second (afternoon) session.

Beautiful recordings and a great sound from the orchestra.
Being only vaguely familiar with Richard Wagner's music, I did like the déjà vu effect.

In short, both recordings provide an excellent way to gain more insight and to enjoy Richard Wagner's works.

Here's the opera version of 'Ride Of The Valkyries'
(an inspiration for John Williams' 'Imperial March', used in the Star Wars Darth Vader scenes)

NORAH JONES

I recently received digital copies of two Norah Jones albums: "Begin Again" (2019) and "Visions" (2024).

Very enjoyable.

Here's a live fragment, promoting "Begin Again" on The Today Show.

'All This Time" from "Visions":

And from 2013,
Anoushka Shankar & Norah Jones - 'Traces Of You'.
Magical.

GREETING FROM THE RESIDENTS

a message from New Ralph Too / The Residents

It's that time again! Another urgent broadcast from the small cupboard in which New Ralph Too currently resides.

You may have heard that The Residents had a less than ideal festive season when one of their number was taken seriously ill, meaning the postponement of their ESKIMO tour. Everything was ready to go, band and crew were stocking up on tour bus snacks and honing their video game skills but alas.... I'm sure you'll join us in wishing the Eyeball in question a speedy recovery, and meanwhile the tour is being rescheduled as we speak - please keep an eye on the band's social media, these newsletters and residents.com for new dates, ticket information and so on.

Elsewhere in The Residents' universe the band continues ever-onwards, that being the only way they know. The newly recorded 'Eskimo Folk Tales' mini-album is almost upon us, and they continue to work on their next full length album, which currently has a working title so rude we daren't feed it into the algorithm here. The band seem very excited about both releases - rest assured you'll be the first to know as they develop.

And of course, the guys' next pREServed release will be here in February - you can check out and pre-order 'Animal Lover: Evolution Edition' right here if that's your thing: 
https://www.cherryred.co.uk/the-residents-animal-lover-evolution-edition-3cd-box-set
A 3CD set including two discs of demos and outtakes charting the album's long gestation, it's unlike any other pREServed release in the sheer depth of insight. BUY OR DIE!

And finally, The Residents are well aware of the imminent 50th Anniversary of their 'Third Reich 'N Roll' masterpiece, released on Ralph Records on February 1st 1976. Can it really be?! FIFTY big ones?! Well yes it can, and to acknowledge the ocular occasion the band would like you to have this special concentrate of the 'The Third Reich 'N Roll' RDX mix they produced for a vinyl reissue of the album some years ago. Stripped back, full of detail lost in the original mix and sounding clear as a bell, they hope you'll enjoy it almost as much as the original. You can find it right here:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qigm3kkz6qtazhmoxt7mv/THE-RESIDENTS-3RNR-50RDXCONCENTRATE.mp3

That's all for now - as ever, please get in touch if you feel the urge, and continue to keep that third eye clear and set to 'receive'.

Your Pals @ NRT

ZAPPA / BEEFHEART / MOTHERS - - - DEBRA KADABRA

 

Debra Kadabra (Visualizer / Live In Austin, TX - May 21, 1975)

REPLICA - L'ALIENO DI BOOTES

REPLICA - L'alieno di Bootes episode 001 (2025.10.02)

RAHSAAN ROLAND KIRK

Kicking off the day with two extraordinary albums by Rahsaan Roland Kirk.

"Vibrations in the Village: Live at the Village Gate".

Recorded live at the Village Gate in New York City on November 26-27,1963 with pianists Horace Parlan, Melvin Rhyne, and Jane Getz, along with bassist Henry Grimes and drummer Sonny Brown.
Released in December 2025.

And, "Seek & Listen: Live at the Penthouse"

Recorded live at the Penthouse jazz club in Seattle on September 8 and 15, 1967 with pianist Rahn Burton, bassist Steve Novosel and drummer Jimmy Hopps.
Also released in December 25.

Both albums got released on the Resonance record label, also available on Bandcamp.

A superb way to start the day.

-- info: Danny Mathys

THE ORCHESTRA OF THE UPPER ATMOSPHERE

The Orchestra Of The Upper Atmosphere has just released "Theta Seven", their seventh (and final?) release.

• Martin Archer – Woodwind, Keyboards, Software Instruments
• Jan Todd – Vocals, Melodies, Electronics, Harp, Sound Recordings, Samples
• Steve Dinsdale – Drums, Keyboards
• Lorin Halsall – Acoustic And Electric Double Basses, Electronics
• Yvonna Magda – Violin And Electronics
• Andy Peake – Piano, Keyboards
• Walt Shaw – Drums, Percussion, Electronics
• Terry Todd – Bass Guitar

Here's the concept:

As with previous releases, basic tracks, either using simple compositional ideas or freely improvised, were recorded live in the studio by the full band over a frenetic 2 day period. These tracks were radically edited and collaged by Martin Archer, and finally overdubbed and arranged by Martin Archer and Jan Todd working in tandem to arrive at the seamless continuity of sound heard on the finished work.

The result sounds amazing.
Hypnotic and amazing.
And (!!), there's even a Sun Ra tune in there !!

Released on Martin Archer's Discus Music record label.

FRÉDÉRIC L'EPÉE - CONTRE COURANT

Frédéric L'Epée - "Contre Courant"

Instrumental guitar / baritone guitar music.

Intimate, introspective, and secretive.

Out on Cuneiform Records.

AN ED PALERMO BIG BAND UPDATE

a message from the Ed Palermo Big Band

Our "inclement weather" break is officially over. Time to get out and have some fun. So, join us next week when we hit the stage at The Iridium on Broadway. Tuesday, February 3rd at 8:30 pm. Don't be a square, see you there!

 

ANTON ROOLAART - THE BALLAD OF GENERAL JUPITER

Wandering Willow Records and MoonJune Records, present the latest release from multi-instrumentalist Anton Roolaart, The Ballad of General Jupiter. Entirely composed and produced by Anton — except for the closing track Yesterday and Today (written by Jon Anderson of Yes), this album marks another bold step in Anton’s artistic evolution.

Blending rich musical textures with evocative and lyrical storytelling, The Ballad of General Jupiter is a collection of sonic tales — snapshots of imagination, emotion, and resilience. With echoes of Bowie, Pink Floyd, and early Genesis, Roolaart paints vivid musical portraits shaped by imagination, introspection, and social consciousness as he explores not only personal themes, but also broader reflections on a world grappling with chaos, greed, and injustice.

 

b.mez - UNDER CIRCUITOUS SKIES

b.mez is a project developed by members of Birdsongs of the Mesozoic:
Michael Bierylo, Ken Field, Rick Scott, and for this recording, Roger Miller, the original co-founder of Birdsongs.

"Under The Circuitous Skies".

Out on the Cuneiform record label.

 

BONGO FURY BOX SET TRACKLIST

From the Zappa newsletter:

Well, well, well, here it is... The Bongo Fury 50th Anniversary Edition is officially unleashed and available for pre-order.

In May 1975, long-time cohorts Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart joined forces once again. The outcome was Bongo Fury — an album built from live recordings at the Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin, Texas, as well as some studio sessions at The Record Plant in Los Angeles. It also happens to be the last album to carry the name “The Mothers,” which was officially retired in 1976.

The new 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition presents 5 CDs of material (roughly 80% unreleased), including the full album, studio outtakes, the two complete Armadillo concerts, and Blu-ray with Atmos, 5.1, and high-res stereo audio options. The set is rounded out with a booklet with unseen photos and liner notes by band member, Denny Walley, and Vaultmeister, Joe Travers.

Also available on 2LP, 1LP black vinyl, and a limited-edition 180g orange & black galaxy vinyl, complete with a lithograph of the band.

Disc 1: Bongo Fury - The Album + Bonus Fury

1. Debra Kadabra
2. Carolina Hard-Core Ecstasy
3. Sam With The Showing Scalp Flat Top
4. Poofter’s Froth Wyoming Plans Ahead
5. 200 Years Old
6. Cucamonga
7. Advance Romance
8. Man With The Woman Head
9. Muffin Man
   
   
10. Carolina Hard-Core Ecstasy (Long Version)
11. Man With The Woman Head (Isolated Vocal)
12. Muffin Man / A Little Green Rosetta (Alternate Take)
13. 200 Years Old (Long Version)
14. Born To Suck (Vocal Session Snoop)
15. Born To Suck

Disc 2: Armadillo World Headquarters – Live in Austin, TX, 5/20/1975

1. 5-20-75 Show Start
2. “Put A Shirt On Man”
3. Apostrophe’
4. Stink-Foot
5. I’m Not Satisfied
6. Debra Kadabra
7. Carolina Hard-Core Ecstasy
8. The Velvet Sunrise
9. Pound For A Brown – Part I
10. Pound For A Brown – Part II
11. Sleeping In A Jar

Disc 3: Armadillo World Headquarters – Live in Austin, TX, 5/20/1975 cont’d

1. “Enjoy The Steambath”
2. The Torture Never Stops (Original Version)
3. Camarillo Brillo
4. Muffin Man
5. Advance Romance
6. Montana
7. Duke’s Things
8. Sam With The Showing Scalp Flat Top
9. Poofter’s Froth Wyoming Plans Ahead
10. Echidna’s Arf (Of You) / Terry’s Solo
11. The Ampeg Mini-Moog Controller Guitar Experiment
12. Willie The Pimp

Disc 4: Armadillo World Headquarters – Live in Austin, TX, 5/21/1975

1. “Good Evening, Ladies And Gentlemen”
2. Apostrophe’
3. Stink-Foot
4. I’m Not Satisfied
5. Debra Kadabra
6. Carolina Hard-Core Ecstasy
7. The Velvet Sunrise
8. Pound For A Brown – Part I
9. “We’ve Had A Bomb Threat”
10. Pound For A Brown – Part II

Disc 5: Armadillo World Headquarters – Live in Austin, TX, 5/21/1975 cont’d

1. Advance Romance
2. Florentine Pogen
3. Montana
4. Camarillo Brillo
5. Muffin Man
6. Willie The Pimp
7. Claremont Rehearsal
8. Poofter’s Froth Wyoming Plans Ahead
9. Portuguese Lunar Landing

Disc 6: BLU-RAY - (ATMOS, 5.1 surround + HRA 192k/24b & 96k/24b)

1. Debra Kadabra
2. Carolina Hard-Core Ecstasy
3. Sam With The Showing Scalp Flat Top
4. Poofter’s Froth Wyoming Plans Ahead
5. 200 Years Old
6. Cucamonga
7. Advance Romance
8. Man With The Woman Head
9. Muffin Man
10. The Torture Never Stops (Original Version)
11. Debra Kadabra (1993 UMRK 6-Channel Mix)
12. Poofter’s Froth Wyoming Plans Ahead (1993 UMRK 6-Channel Mix)

FRANK ZAPPA - BONGO FURY (50th ANNIVERSARY)

It should of course say "Zappa / Beefheart / Mothers" instead of just "Zappa", but the good news is that this 50th anniversary set is available for pre-order from different shops.

Re-issue on black vinyl

Re-issue on colored vinyl with bonus litho

A 2 LP version, with booklet and litho

The CD / Blu-Ray box set

MERIDIAN ARTS ENSEMBLE UPDATE

I just received a comment on my post about the MAE's "Zappa House Concert".
From the MAE, who informed me that the CD is out and available.

I haven't seen it pop up in any of my regular shops, but I'm looking forward to it.

JEFF STARR TALKS TO BRADLY MORGAN

Frank Zappa's Politics | Interviewing Bradly Morgan, author of "Frank Zappa's America".

MOO-AH

Moo-Ah !

NATHAN MOORE, EDDIE PREVOST, RAY RUSSELL - STACKED

The Cuneiform Records label is decisively going for download and streaming albums.
Their latest release is a Nathan Moore, Eddie Prévost & Ray Russel collaboration entitled "Stacked".

Improvised music.

• Nathan Moore : electric guitar (right)
• Eddie Prévost : drums
• Ray Russell : electric guitar (left)

KAHIL EL'ZABAR'S ETHNIC HERITAGE ENSEMBLE - LET THE SPIRIT OUT

• Kahil El'Zabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Let The Spirit Out
      (2025, cd, --, spiritmuse records)

Kahil El'Zabir's Ethnic Hertiage Ensemble was founded in 1973.
The first album release followed in 1981.

Last November the ensemble released "Let The Spirit Out", recorded in concert in London in July 2024.

• Kahil El'Zabar - multi-percussion (kalimba, cajon, drums), voice
• Corey Wilkes - trumpet, percussion
• Alex Harding - baritone sax
• Ishmael Ali - cello

Spiritual jazz !
Beautiful.

ANDY MERTENS - ZOOT ALLURES

Sheik Yerbouti / Andy Mertens
'Zoot Allures'

MARCO DALPANE - FRANK ZAPPA SUITE

Marco Dalpane - Frank Zappa suite

ANOTHER DWEEZIL ZAPPA REPORT FROM NAMM 2026

 

HANS ANNELLSSON

Bandcamp Daily mentioned Hans Annellsson in their recently published "Prepared Piano Guide" article !

https://daily.bandcamp.com/lists/prepared-piano-album-guide

ZITA SWOON GROUP - TASUMA / JI

• Zita Swoon Group: Tasuma / Ji
      (2012, cdr, Belgium, crammed discs)

This beautiful little gem arrived in my mailbox about a week ago: a CDR with the radio edit of Zita Swoon's 'Tasuma / Ji'.
Sent to radio stations around June 2012 to promote the Zita Swoon Group's appearance at the Cactus Festival and at the Sfinks festival, both to be held in July 2012.

From the "Wait For Me" album :

ZAPPA BOOK - VOLUME ONE, TWO & THREE

I recently got hold of something rather special.

Three books.
Three collections of xeroxed articles.
Hundreds of articles & 300+ pages in each volume.
Late eighties, early nineties.
Produced by Peter Hinds.
(yes, that's musician, author and Sun Ra specialist Peter Hinds).

-Book 1-

-Book 1 - opened-

-Book 2-

-Book 2 - opened-

-Book 3-

-Book 3 - opened-

FRANK ZAPPA E IL RITMO

"Frank Zappa E Il Ritmo Part I" and  "Frank Zappa E Il Ritmo Part II" are two small booklets that got released in 1994.

14 x 10,5 cm.
32 pages each
Here's Avo's entry on his website:
https://www.afka.net/Books/Frank_Zappa_E_Il_Ritmo.htm

I came across these copies recently.
Nice. Ridiculously small, but nice.

DUTCH COMIC BOOK ARTIST GERRIT DE JAGER & BILLY THE MOUNTAIN

 "Strips - Werk Van Nederlandse Striptekenaars"
("Comics - Work by Dutch Comic Artists")

"Strips - Werk Van Nederlandse Striptekenaars" got released in the early 1970s in The Netherlands. It was a 92-page reference book; listing over 150 comic book artists with a short bio and an illustration.

The comic :

Gerrit De Jager's entry showed his reworking of 'Billy The Mountain" !!

MARCO DALPANE - OH NO

 Marco Dalpane, pianist for the Orchestra Spaziale, with a solo performance of FZ's 'Oh No'.

MORE DWEEZIL ZAPPA AT NAMM 2026

 Dweezil Zappa & Saku guitars.

https://www.vuorensaku.fi/

PANZERPAPPA - KORALREVENS KLAGESANG

• Panzerpappa: Koralrevens Klagesang
      (2006, cd, Norway, hangar b)

There's always a reason to listen to some Panzerpappa.
"Koralrevens Klagesang", from 2006.
As the album title might predict, "Koralrevens Klagesang" takes of with a lament. It almost sounds like a death march.
From the second piece onwards, however, we return to the more familiar complex and eclectic mix of Panzerpappa.
Nice.

Recommended listening.

BRENDA THEABO QUARTET - LIVE AT MONGO'S

• Brenda Theabo Quartet: Live At Mongo's
      (2004, cdr, USA, private release)

Brenda Theabo (trombone & vocals), Tom Theabo (guitar), Kevin Wells (bass), Tony Taylor (drums).
Recorded in concert and released on CDR in 2004.

I'm very happy that I was able to get hold of a copy.
The band sounds great and they play a fine selection of tunes, including Oliver Nelson's 'Stolen Moments' in an arrangement of Frank Zappa. To make the link more clear, Brenda sings 'Murder By Numbers' over the tune.
Lovely.

INGRID JENSEN - HERE ON EARTH

• Ingrid Jensen: Here On Earth
      (1997, cd, Germany, enja records)

"Here On Earth" was Canadian jazz trumpeter Ingrid Jensen's second album as a leader.
Ten beautiful tunes, four original compositions (two by Ingrid Jensen and two by George Colligan) plus pieces by Kenny Wheeler, Cole Porter, Gil Evans / Miles Davis,...

Ingrid Jensen (trumpet), Gary Bartz (alto & soprano sax), George Colligan (piano), Dwayne Burno (bass), and Bill Stewart (drums), plus a vocal appearance by Jill Seifers.

A fine discovery.

'Woodcarvings' (I. Jensen)
From the 1997 album.

Ingrid Jensen and the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra - 'Woodcarvings' (I. Jensen)
Recorded in 2022.

MARVA WRIGHT - BLUES QUEEN OF NEW ORLEANS

• Marva Wright: Blues Queen Of New Orleans
      (2008, cd, USA, mardi gras records)

Sunday morning blues...
I received Marva Wright's "Blues Queen Of New Orleans" as a bonus with a recent order somewhere...

It's a pretty fine album.
The late Marva Wright, also known as Marvalous Marva, has a soulful voice, perfect for some Sunday morning blues.

Too bad that the musicians aren't listed. There's some great playing going on.
Just listen to the opening guitar lines of 'Ghetto Woman'.

GABBA ZAPPA HEY AT THE MOSAE ZAPPA FESTIVAL IN 2018

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DWEEZIL ZAPPA AT NAMM, VISITING SHARK GUITARS

Dweezil Zappa,
with a famous guitar tech walking around in the background as well :-)

JUDY LEWIS - NO EXPECTATIONS

• Judy Lewis with Phoenix Over Manhattan Acoustic: No Expectations
      (2004, cd, --, visionary insomniac records)

Israeli pianist Judy Lewis’ “No Expectations” album also included a piece entitled ‘No Expectations (Tribute To Frank Zappa)’.

The liner notes added:
A quasi tribute to the wacky innovator of the 80’s, Frank Zappa.

I mentioned it a couple of weeks ago already, but in the meantime, I got hold of the album.

A gorgeous album, by the way.

The piece in question :

DWIKI DHARMAWAN - ANAGNORISIS

• Dwiki Dharmawan: Anagnorisis
      (2025, download / streaming, --, bandcamp)
      (2026, cd, --, moonjune records mjr139cd)

"Anagnorisis", the latest in Dharmawan's series of widely varied and impeccably crafted albums for MoonJune Records, might well be the most fully realized expression yet of his expansive musical vision. While deeply grounded in the sophisticated melodic and rhythmic intricacies of his native archipelago, where he’s long been celebrated for his work bridging serious and popular realms, Dharmawan also looks beyond those traditions for inspiration, joining with players from disparate cultures to blend the best of their respective worlds into a meta-music of depth, beauty, and vitality that transcends mere collage.

Modern jazz with Indonesian flavours.
Beautiful.
The album is also out on (coloured) vinyl, with different artwork !

Recommended listening !

JONO EL GRANDE - THE OSLOFJORD

 Jono El Grande has just released "The Oslofjord".

Give it a listen !

GADZSO - ZAPPA

Not sure what to make of this.
Is this sampled?
It does have the 'vibe' we know from 'I'm The Slime' or 'Stink-Foot'.
Ready for the guitar solo to kick in...

'Zappa' by Gadzso from the brand-new "Pentecost" album, out on digital music platforms.

BONGO FURY TEASER

For those of you who didn't catch the teaser:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-Hd0NWmCPTc

DENMAN MARONEY

Recorded in concert on April 11, 1995 at the Knitting Factory, New York NY.

Denman Maroney (on hyperpiano), with Herb Robertson (trumpet), Ellery Eskelin (tenor saxophone), Mark Dresser (bass), and Phil Haynes (drums)

Released as a digital download / streaming album on Bandcamp by the Cuneiform Records label.

NEW RELEASE BY BLACK FLOWER

Black Flower has just announced a new 10" vinyl release: "Motions".

Out early March, but one track can already be enjoyed :

PRINCE'S "HITNRUN" ALBUMS TO BE RELEASED ON VINYL

To celebrate their 10th anniversary,  Prince's "HITnRUN Phase One & Two" will be released on vinyl for the first time.

JOE DENINZON & STRATOSPHEERIUS IN CONCERT IN NYC ON MARCH 1, 2026

a message from Joe Deninzon !

Ladies & Gentlemen,

Joe D here. It gives me great pleasure to announce Stratospheerius’ first show of the year!

We are excited to double a double bill with our good friend Jane Getter & her band Premonition Sunday, March 1st at 8 PM at the legendary Iridium.
1650 Broadway on 51st St in NYC.

Jane is a badass guitarist, singer, and songwriter who blends jazz and prog to create her own unique sound. Along with her incredible band which features her husband, keyboardist Adam Holzman (Steven Wilson, Miles Davis), drummer Gene Lake, and bassist Paul Frazier, she has toured the world and released seven albums to critical acclaim. Joining Jane on guitar that evening will be our own Michelangelo Quirinale, the hardest working man in show business!

Jane is a friend of the band, and after trying to put a show together for years and overcoming many scheduling challenging, we are excited that we’re finally making this night happen!

This show will also serve as a warmup for Jane’s appearance on Cruise to the Edge March 4-9.

As I’ve mentioned before, Stratospheerius shows are rare these days due to my touring schedule with Kansas, so we really hope you can join us for this special night if you’re in the NY area.

Stratospheerius will be:

• Joe Deninzon-electric violin; lead vocals
• Jason Gianni-drums/background vocals
• Michelangelo Quirinale-guitar/vocals
• Jeff Kotch-bass

Here's Jane Getter's Premonition with a track from their 2024 "Division World" album.
(Jane Getter -guitar, vocals * Adam Holzman -keyboards * Alex Skolnick - guitar * Paul Frazier - bass, vocals * Gene Lake - drums  * Randy McStine - vocals)

Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius

STUDIO DAN IN CONCERT

In their latest newsletter, the Vienna-based Studio Dan ensemble listed all their upcoming concerts.

The "How's Your Bird?" show (28–31.05.2026) might be classified as a concert for children, but if you have the opportunity to go, you should not hesitate.
Visually entertaining and music by Frank Zappa.

• Composers Lab – Klangspuren Schwaz Mon, 09.02.2026
  Radio Ö1, Stream 23:03
  
  
• Die Guten – Studio Dan feat. Ingrid Laubrock & Tom Rainey Thu, 26.02.2026
  Amuse Gueule, You Better Listen!, Das MuTh, Vienna 18:15
  Concert, You Better Listen!, Das MuTh, Vienna 19:30
  
  
• Studio Dan feat. Ingrid Laubrock & Tom Rainey Sat, 28.02.2026
  Stadtgarten, Cologne 20:00
  
  
• Studio Dan feat. Ingrid Laubrock & Tom Rainey Sun, 01.03.2026
  Schwere Reiter, Munich 20:00
  
  
• Es ist Zeit 26–29 Mar 2026
  Dschungel, Vienna various times
  
  
• Sonnensittich Fri, 10.04.2026
  Wiener Konzerthaus, Vienna 18:30
  
  
• Sonnensittich Wed, 15.04.2026
  Musikforum Viktring, Klagenfurt 20:00
  
  
• Licht – Music by Mica Levi et al. Thu, 30.04.2026
  Das MuTh, Vienna 18:15 / 19:30
  
  
• How Is Your Bird? 28–31.05.2026
  Dschungel, Vienna various times
  https://www.dschungelwien.at/event/how-is-your-bird
  
  
• Feminine Moves 04–05 Jun 2026
  Vienna 17:00

NEBELNEST

The Cuneiform Records label is releasing a live concert by NeBeLNeST.
Recorded at the Saalfelden Jazz Festival in Austria in 2007.

MARBIN TOURDATES

AL DI MEOLA & THE METROPOLE ORKEST

Thursday, May 28, Al Di Meola will be performing with the Metropole Orkest in Eindhoven, NL.

As part of the Bridge festival.

https://mge.nl/agenda/al-di-meola-metropole-orkest/

-- info: Dirk Verschaeve

BONGO FURY BOX SET

 Rumour has it that a Bongo Fury box set will be announced next Friday.
And, yes, that's tomorrow...

The secret source adds:
To include the 2 May 1975 Armadillo shows as well as 'Portuguese Lunar Landing' and a song called 'Born to Suck'...

HENRY KAISER'S QUARTERLY SHOW

The latest edition of Henry Kaiser's Quarterly Show has some great topics, not to mention Henry's version of FZ's 'Outside Now' at the end.

0:00 INTRO True Temperament HK Partscaster with VEGA-TREM
1:22 HK TALK Koll Superior with HIPSHOT TREM
2:50 ENTER BLACK HOLE 
7:28 HK’S IMPRESSIONS OF RYPDAL’S TAKE ON LIGETI
9:24 KEEP IT LIKE THAT (TIGHT)
14:20 HK TALK
15:56 HOMAGE TO HENDRIX
19:25 EACH DAY WE GO TO OUR WORK IN THE HOPE OF DISCOVERING
23:21 HK REMEMBERS BOB WEIR + THE VALENTINES IN FUKUOKA 
31:36 TICKET TO ETERNITY FOR BOB WEIR
39:49 HK TALK ABOUT THE BAND MU
41:28 A’INT NO BLUES
47:25 WRITE IF YOU FIND WORK HK
52:43 THRENODY TO THE VICTIMS OF THE STRATOSPHERE BOOGIE
58:25 AROUND THE PLYNTH
1:05:54 GIACINTO SCELSI AT THE PLACE FOR FUN
1:11:21 IF HK’S BLUE KLEIN GUITAR COULD TALK
1:17:35 TRIO OF GHOSTS
1:22:15 LIVE BACKWARDS GUITAR WITH 1970’S L.A. COUNTRY ROCK
1:26:35 THE OLD VJP AGAIN
1:30:11 HK END TALK
1:31:25 OUTSIDE NOW

NEW RELEASE BY MEN & VOLTS

 There's a new release by Men & Volts : "Footlights Theater",

recorded in concert in 1985, at the Footlights Theater in Jamaica Plain, MA.

MATS / MORGAN - MAKE MATS / MORGAN GREAT AGAIN

• Mats / Morgan: Make Mats/Morgan Great Again
      (2026, cd, Sweden, m.rec 009)

Last year, Mats and Morgan surprised us by doing a live stream concert entitled "Make Mats/Morgan Great Again".
An incredibly intense and beautiful concert with lots of familiar tunes.
The audio was made available on Bandcamp and the video is up on YouTube, but for the aficionados, the recording has now been made available on CD as well.

It looks great and it sounds even better.
The (cardboard fold-out packaged) CD is a limited edition, so don't hesitate.

MOONJUNE FESTIVAL - - - JULY 22 - 25, 2026 - - - TERAMO, ITALY

GRETCHEN MENN TRIO WITH SPECIAL GUEST DANIELE GOTTARDO

Here's Gretchen Menn with her trio, plus special guest (husband) Daniele Gottardo, paying tribute to Jeff Beck...
(Sweetwater Music Hall - 4/7/2023)

-- info: Jan van Kemenade

DANIELE GOTTARDO - FRENZY OF ECSTASY

• Daniele Gottardo: Frenzy Of Ecstasy
      (2010, download / streaming, --, bandcamp)
      (2010, cdr-on-demand, --, amazon)

"Frenzy Of Ecstasy" was Italian guitar player and composer Daniele Gottardo's debut album.
Released in 2010 on digital music platforms.

Instrumental, lyrical rock.
This is superb.
Love it.

Check it out !!

-- info & more: Jan van Kemenade

OCTURN / PIERRE VAN DORMAEL

The late Belgian guitar player and composer Pierre Van Dormael founded the Nasa Na band in the late eighties / early ninetees.
A few years later, Nasa Na would evolve into Aka Moon...

Pierre also worked very closely with the Octurn ensemble.
Their "North Country Suite" album / collaboration (from 2007) is a joy to listen to !

Modern jazz, ladies and gentlemen...

-- info & more: Danny Mathys

JANN KLOSE

from GlassOnyon PR

Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Jann Klose Announces New 2026 Tour Dates

Just back from performing in his former hometown of Hamburg, Germany, Jann Klose is heading to Los Angeles, CA for several performances. On 1/23 He will be on the Martin Guitar Stage at the NAMM Show at the Anaheim Convention Center as well as a show at Trip Santa Monica on 1/24 and a house show in LA on 1/25.

Jann is finishing work on his eighth studio album due for release in June of 2026. He is once again partnering up with “Surrender” producer Marcus Dembinski. Several guest artists are to appear on the album including Everett Bradley (Bon Jovi, Seal), Marcella Detroit (Shakespears Sister, Eric Clapton), Rachel Flowers (Dweezil Zappa), Alphonso Horne (Late Show with Stephen Colbert) and more to be announced.

Both Marcella Detroit and Rachel Flowers will be joining Jann for his set on January 23rd at 2 PM on the Martin Guitar Stage at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.

Jann Klose’s latest single “When I’m With You” exploded on YouTube with the official music video passing 150,000 views. Directed by Texan-born filmmaker Sam Casey, the video is shot in true stop motion on location in New York City.

Tour Dates:
1/23: Martin Guitar Stage at the NAMM Show, Anaheim, CA
1/24: The Trip Bar, Santa Monica, CA w/ Marky Lennon & Friends
1/25: Private Event, Los Angeles, CA
3/15: House Concert, Fort Myers, FL
4/17: One Marylebone, London, UK
5/10: Port Washington Public Library, Port Washington, NY
5/25: House Concert, Youngstown, OH
5/29: Private Event, New York, NY
5/30: The Bitter End, New York, NY
5/31: The Bitter End, New York, NY
6/06: The Sellersville Theater, Sellersville, PA w/ Craig Thatcher
9/26: Brick Hill House Concerts, Orleans, MA
9/27: House Concert, Shrewsbury, MA

BOB WEIR & FRANK ZAPPA

Looking for a link between Bob Weir and Frank Zappa, Jan van Kemenade came up with the following:

On one of the Bobby & the Midnites albums, Essra Mohawk is credited as co-author.

Nice one.

Here's the track in question, 'Haze' :

DET SKANDALØSE ORKESTER NEWSFLASH

 A promising newsflash from Det Skandaløse Orkester

2025 was the best concert year ever for us, and it all culminated with the finale at Kvarteret in Bergen. It must be the best concert we have ever delivered together with the audience, and it was unanimously awarded a 6 out of 6. We got some great audio and video recordings, and now we are planning to release a live album and concert film sometime this year.

Here's what they sounded like at Zappanale

NEKTAR - MISSION TO MARS

Here's the official video for Nektar's 'Mission To Mars', taken from the 2024 album with the same name.

The band started in the early 1970's and is, apparently, still going strong.

EIDON - EKIALDEA

Another interesting piece by Eidon:
'Ekialdea'

PEDRITO MARTININEZ - ANTONIO SANCHEZ - MICHAEL LEAGUE

Elipsis unites three distinct musical voices, each rooted in tradition while pushing boldly into the future.

Master percussionist Pedrito Martínez weaves Afro-Cuban heritage with innovation; drummer and composer Antonio Sánchez brings boundary-breaking experience across jazz, film, and contemporary music; and Michael League, founder of Snarky Puppy and acclaimed producer, anchors the trio’s expansive vision. Together, they create future folklore — music that honors its roots while imagining what comes next.

Their eponymous album is out.

Here's a recording of the trio at the North Sea Jazz Festival, 7 years ago:

MERIDIAN ARTS ENSEMBLE - THE ZAPPA HOUSE CONCERT

• Meridian Arts Ensemble: The Zappa House Concert
      (2026, download / streaming, --, digital music platforms)

The unlikely story of the MAE and FZ can be found here:
https://www.meridianartsensemble.com/zappa-house-concert

And it all amounted to some of the best performances of Frank Zappa's music, spread across various Meridian Arts Ensemble albums.
And that was even before the MAE released "The Zappa House Concert".

Pieces by Scarlatti, King Crimson, by the MAE members, and, of course, a fine set of Frank Zappa compositions.
As the liner notes stated 'Frank’s longtime engineer Greg “Marqueson” Coy set up a single microphone in front of us and recorded the concert. That recording is what you hear on this disc.'

I guess this is one what could call an audience recording, but it sounds really good.
Beautiful.

It's being released through several digital music platforms, and I do hope that there will be a CD release as well.

And it includes Joe Newman's (= Rudy Schwartz Project) arrangement of the Black Page !!

-- info & more: Harald Haering

THE MOO-AH FESTIVAL IS BACK !!

Most excellent news from the U.K.: The Moo-Ah Festival is back.

Scheduled for 20 & 21 March 2026, an incredible line-up has just been announced:

• John Etheridge's ZAPPATISTAS
• TREACHEROUS CRETINS
• THE MUFFIN MEN
• GABBA ZAPPA HEY!

plus

• FRED HÄNDL
• and TURBULATOR

https://www.festivalmoo-ah.com/

NEW RELEASE BY JOHN TABACCO

Well, two actually.

"Igram Reimagined"

"A Little Of This - A Little Of That"

ALBERT MARCOEUR - BUS 24

 "Bus 24", an animated movie to which Albert Marcoeur provided the music.
From 2006.
Out on DVD & also to be enjoyed on YouTube.

KG&TLW

The latest King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard album artwork is a nice tribute to Grateful Dead's "Europe 75" album (from 1972).

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THE PAWPAW ORCHESTRA - ECHIDNA'S ARF (OF YOU)

Here's a beautiful version of FZ's 'Echidna's Arf (Of You)' by the Pawpaw Orchestra.
Only on YouTube ?

THE RYELANDT TRIO PERFORMS THE MUSIC OF FRANK ZAPPA

Ryelandt Trio plays Zappa
On February 7, 2026, in Roeselare BE.

https://www.toonvzw.be/tickets-23-24/

OSSI DURI PLAYS ZAPPA

Ossi Duri
Frank Zappa tribute concert
March 28, 2026
Via Bussoleno 50, 10093 Collegno (TO), Italy

SUN RA DOCUMENTARY IN ANTWERP BE

Next weekend, the Pulse Festival in Antwerp, BE, will host a screening of the
"Sun Ra - Space Is The Place" documentary.

https://pulsefestival.be/zaterdag

-- info: Dirk Verschaeve

WARREN CUCCURULLO

Last month, Warren Cuccurullo released two new albums: "Synthia" and "Synthia Vol. II".
Download / streaming only.

• Warren Cuccurullo: Synthia
      (2025, download/streaming, --, digital music platforms)

• Warren Cuccurullo: Synthia Vol. II
      (2025, download/streaming, --, digital music platforms)

Instrumental electronic, synthesizer pieces.
Contemporary classical music.

You can check them out at:
https://warrencuccurullo.com/discography/solo-collaborations/

-- info: Harald Haering

"ALICE COOPER - WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMARE" BY DAVE THOMPSON

Dave Thompson wrote "Alice Cooper - Welcome To My Nightmare".
The book got published in 2012.

Also out as an e-book.
Jan added that Frank Zappa is mentioned 57 times in the book.

-- info: Jan van Kemenade

FRANK ZAPPA - - - YELLOW SHARK - - - 1992 - - - BEHIND THE SCENES

Frank Zappa, Yellow Shark, 1992 - Behind the scenes with Cinevideogroep 

DWEEZIL ZAPPA'S 2024 08 03 CONCERT UP ON YOUTUBE

An audience recording of Dweezil Zappa's 2024 08 03 Los Angeles concert is up on YouTube...

The complete three hour show.
With special guests Phil X and Chad Wackerman !!

JAZZ STATION BIG BAND - URBAN WATERS

• Jazz Station Big Band: Urban Waters
      (2025, cd, Belgium, step by records sbr011)

Brussels-based Jazz Station Big Band recently released "Urban Waters", their fifth release.

Featuring top musicians and beautiful compositions, this is a must-hear for every fan of big band music.

Released on the newly founded (2023) Step By Records label.

-- info: Danny Mathys

J. M. SMIG'S FUCKING PUMPKIN MUSIC PLAYLIST

 A message from J. M. Smig :

I was asked as to what Frank Zappa songs I would use as sexual accompaniment so I came up with a full playlist good for a 3 hour session.

Fucking Pumpkin Music:

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/playlist/pl.u-gxblgd1Txm6meAd

NEW RELEASE BY KING GIZZARD AND THE LIZARD WIZARD

• King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard: Europe 25’
      (2026, 3lp, --, the reverberation appreciation society)

It just doesn't stop. Another King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard release.

Limited trifold green, blue & yellow splattered vinyl 3LP.

It's another release in the "Bootlegger" series.
You can download the files from the KG&TLW website and produce your own release if you agree with the deal: 

If anyone wants to release these albums, you’re free to do so.
Below you’ll find links to audio master files and cover art. Feel free to get creative with it if you like - it’s yours.
Only deal is you’ve gotta send us some of them to sell on pdoomrecords.com - whatever you feel is a fair trade is cool with us.
Ideas: double LPs, 7”, remix, reimagined cover art, bizarre looking wax, live show box sets, tapes. Or keep it simple - that’s totally ok.

MERIDIAN ARTS ENSEMBLE UPDATE

"The Zappa House Concer" is out:

https://www.qobuz.com/be-nl/album/the-zappa-house-concert-meridian-arts-ensemble/oe5zukppyam5b

Big Round Records adds:

Release Date: January 16, 2026

Catalog #: BR8998

Format: Digital & Physical

I assume "Physica" will be a CD or LP release. Or both.

ALBERT MARCOEUR

On the menu today:

• Albert Marcoeur: Sports Et Percussions
      (1994, cd, France, disques concord )

Released over thirty years ago, "Sports Et Percussions" is a great introduction to the music of Albert Marcoeur.
It may be rather hard to find as the CD sold out quite a while ago, but the search is worth the effort.

And next up:

• Albert Marcoeur & Le Quatuor Béla: Si Oui, Oui. Sinon Non
      (2017, cd, France, béla label )

One of Albert's more recent albums.
Number 11 in his discography.
Music performed by Le Quatuor Béla string quartet.
Beautiful.

Here's a live piece with Le Quator Béla:

Discography

Albert Marcoeur: Albert Marcoeur
(1974, lp, France, atlantic)

Albert Marcoeur: Album A Colorier
(1976, lp, France, atlantic)

Albert Marcoeur: Armes & Cycles
(1979, lp, France, philips)

Albert Marcoeur: Celui Ou Y’a Joseph
(1984, lp, France, le chant du monde)

Albert Marcoeur: Ma Vie Avec Elles
(1990, cd, France, ballemont productions)

Albert Marcoeur: Sports Et Percussions
(1994, cd, France, disques concord )

Albert Marcoeur: M.A.R. Et Coeur Comme…
(1998, cd, France, f.r.p. music amc1)

Albert Marcoeur: Albert Marcoeur Presente
(1999, 4cd, France, baillemont productions)
= re-issue of the first four albums

Albert Marcoeur: Plusiers Cas De Figure
(2001, cd, France, label frères m8)

Albert Marcoeur: L’Apostrophe
(2005, cd, France, label frères m9)

Albert Marcoeur: Travaux Pratiques
(2008, cd, France, label frères m10)

Albert Marcoeur & Le Quatuor Béla: Si Oui, Oui. Sinon Non
(2017, cd, France, béla label )

Albert Marcoeur: V’là Autre Chose !
(2025, cd, France, label frères m12)