Frank Zappa/Mothers 'Roxy & Elsewhere': Official Release #19 Remastered CD

UPC: 0824302385227 

MPN: 0236522 

Brand Name: Zappa/Mothers (Zappa Family Trust / Universal Music Enterprises)

Overview: The Live Jazz-Fusion Genius of 'Roxy & Elsewhere'

Immerse yourself in the musical brilliance and satirical wit of Frank Zappa and The Mothers with the classic live album, 'Roxy & Elsewhere'. Officially designated as Release #19 from the Zappa Family Archives, this CD captures Zappa's legendary 1973 performances at the Roxy Theatre in Hollywood and other "elsewhere" shows. It showcases Zappa at his peak, leading a phenomenal band through complex jazz-fusion workouts and humorously intricate compositions. Featuring definitive live versions of tracks like "Pygmy Twylyte," "Cheepnis," and the epic jazz exploration "Be-Bop Tango (Of The Old Jazzmen's Church)," this album is essential for any serious music enthusiast looking to experience Zappa’s unique blend of composition and improvisation.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD (Single Disc)
• Genre: Rock, Jazz Fusion, Avant-garde, Comedy Rock
• Style: Progressive Rock, Live Recording
• Length: 10 Tracks (Total Run Time $\approx 61$ minutes)
• Country of Origin: Made in the EU
• Archival Status: Zappa Family Archival Matter, Official Release #19.
• Mastering: 1630 Digital Master (Source: 1992)
• Key Tracks: Penguin In Bondage, November Rain, Be-Bop Tango.

Interesting Facts: Zappa's Rhythmic Circus

'Roxy & Elsewhere' is widely regarded as one of Frank Zappa's best and most accessible live albums, capturing the short-lived but highly virtuosic Mothers of Invention lineup from 1973-1974. This band featured the incredible dual percussion of Chester Thompson and Ralph Humphrey on drums, with George Duke on keyboards, allowing Zappa to execute exceptionally challenging rhythmic and melodic material. The album’s centerpiece, "Be-Bop Tango (Of The Old Jazzmen's Church)," famously involved Zappa directing audience members to spontaneously create intricate dances, highlighting his blend of musical complexity and theatrical absurdity. The tracks were primarily recorded at the Roxy Theatre in December 1973, a venue that became synonymous with this particular era of Zappa’s music. This specific archival release also carries a classic Zappa instruction: "Participate in Democracy. Register & Vote."

Track Listing (With Timings)

1. Penguin In Bondage (6:49)
2. Pygmy Twylyte (2:13)
3. Dummy Up (6:03)
4. Village Of The Sun (4:17)
5. Echidna's Art (Of You) (3:53)
6. Don't You Ever Wash That Thing? (9:40)
7. Cheepnis (6:34)
8. Son Of Orange County (5:54)
9. More Trouble Every Day (6:00)
10. Be-Bop Tango (Of The Old Jazzmen's Church) (16:43)

Publishers

Produced/Composed/Conducted by: Frank Zappa. $\text{©} 1992$ $\text{Zappa Family Trust}$. All rights reserved. Under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

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