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Frank Zappa|Halloween 73 (Live In Chicago, 1973)

Halloween 73 (Live In Chicago, 1973)

Frank Zappa

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The band who became known as "The Roxy Band" for their performances on the Roxy and Elsewhere album is nearly universally loved by Zappa fans. This set captures them at the very beginning with a pair of shows recorded in Chicago, just the second stop on the tour for this new group, who had started rehearsing just over a month earlier. As you'd expect, the band is tight and George Duke and Ruth Underwood shine throughout. Highlights include Duke's Moog freak-out intro to "Dupree's Paradise" and FZ's guitar solo on "Big Swifty." It's interesting to compare the set list to the Roxy shows, recorded about a month and a half later. Both "The Eric Dolphy Memorial BBQ" and the "Farther O'Blivion" extended jazz suite were dropped from the set by the Roxy shows, and here we hear the intro and outro to "Village of the Sun" that were later cut from the tune. The rehearsal material features "Magic Fingers," which never actually made it to the live set list, and there are additional musical elements used in the "Penguin in Bondage" rehearsal that were not used later. While the shorter tunes from the rehearsal material are full, uninterrupted performances, there are a number of false starts on "Inca Roads" and "Farther O'Blivion." Those are really fun because we hear the rapport between Frank, George, and Ruth as they crack each other up. Ruth's laugh is particularly wonderful. It's so obvious that they're enjoying themselves.
Sound quality is excellent even though this is just a three-track recording. The mix is not always perfect, but that's a small gripe and fans will just be happy to have more high-quality material from this amazingly talented band. Halloween 73 is another excellent treat from the Zappa vaults.

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Halloween 73 (Live In Chicago, 1973)

Frank Zappa

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1
"Happy Halloween To Each And Every One Of You" (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 1)
00:04:36

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

2
Pygmy Twylyte (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 1)
00:03:24

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

3
The Idiot Bastard Son (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 1)
00:02:23

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

4
Cheepnis (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 1)
00:03:27

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

5
"Another Assembly Of Items" (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 1)
00:01:29

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

6
The Eric Dolphy Memorial Barbecue (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 1)
00:01:02

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

7
Kung Fu (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 1)
00:01:32

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

8
Penguin In Bondage (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 1)
00:07:11

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

9
T'Mershi Duween (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 1)
00:01:46

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

10
The Dog Breath Variations (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 1)
00:01:46

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

11
Uncle Meat (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 1)
00:02:24

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

12
RDNZL (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 1)
00:05:54

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

13
Village Of The Sun (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 1)
00:04:13

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

14
Echidna's Arf (Of You) (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 1)
00:04:10

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

15
Don't You Ever Wash That Thing? (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 1)
00:09:53

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

16
Montana (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 1)
00:06:54

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

DISC 2

1
Dupree's Paradise (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 1)
00:19:12

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

2
"Almost Up To Date" (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 1)
00:01:34

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

3
Dickie's Such An Asshole (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 1) Explicit
00:10:03

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

4
"That Greatest Of American Holidays" (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 2)
00:04:50

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

5
Cosmik Debris (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 2)
00:06:51

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Composer, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

6
"We're Hurtin' For Tunes" (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 2)
00:01:04

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

7
Pygmy Twylyte (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 2)
00:03:39

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

8
The Idiot Bastard Son (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 2)
00:02:17

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

9
Cheepnis (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 2)
00:04:18

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

10
I'm The Slime (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 2)
00:04:29

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

11
Big Swifty (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 2)
00:09:35

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

DISC 3

1
The History Of The San Clemente Magnetic Deviation (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 2)
00:01:50

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

2
Dickie's Such An Asshole (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 2) Explicit
00:09:59

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

3
"Another New Event" (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 2)
00:00:56

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

4
Farther O'Blivion, Pt. 1 (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 2)
00:09:03

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1973 UMG Recordings, Inc.

5
Farther O'Blivion, Pt. 2 (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 2)
00:10:10

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

6
"Pervert's Special Holiday" (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 2)
00:01:09

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

7
Penguin In Bondage (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 2)
00:07:26

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

8
T'Mershi Duween (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 2)
00:01:45

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

9
RDNZL (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 2)
00:06:06

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

10
Inca Roads (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 2)
00:10:55

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

11
Medley - Son Of Mr. Green Genes/King Kong/Chunga's Revenge (Live In Chicago, 10/31/1973, Show 2)
00:16:22

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

DISC 4

1
The Eric Dolphy Memorial Barbecue (Rehearsal, 10/21/1973)
00:01:05

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

2
Penguin In Bondage (Rehearsal, 10/20/1973)
00:06:45

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

3
T'Mershi Duween (Rehearsal, 10/20/1973)
00:01:46

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

4
Dog Breath (Rehearsal, 10/20/1973)
00:01:28

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

5
The Dog Breath Variations (Rehearsal, 10/20/1973)
00:01:20

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

6
Uncle Meat (Rehearsal, 10/20/1973)
00:02:17

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

7
RDNZL (Rehearsal, 10/20/1973)
00:05:09

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

8
Magic Fingers (Rehearsal, 10/21/1973)
00:04:46

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

9
Inca Roads (Rehearsal, 10/20/1973)
00:14:38

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

10
Farther O'Blivion (Rehearsal, 10/21/1973)
00:17:53

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

11
Cosmik Debris (Rehearsal, 10/20/1973)
00:10:36

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Composer, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

12
Big Swifty (Rehearsal, 10/21/1973)
00:04:40

Chester Thompson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Frank Zappa, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ralph Humphrey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Fowler, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Napoleon Murphy Brock, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmet Zappa, Producer - Ruth Underwood, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Parker Adams, Mastering Engineer, Remix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Travers, Producer, Unknown, Other - Brian Krokus, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Melanie Starks, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

Album review

The band who became known as "The Roxy Band" for their performances on the Roxy and Elsewhere album is nearly universally loved by Zappa fans. This set captures them at the very beginning with a pair of shows recorded in Chicago, just the second stop on the tour for this new group, who had started rehearsing just over a month earlier. As you'd expect, the band is tight and George Duke and Ruth Underwood shine throughout. Highlights include Duke's Moog freak-out intro to "Dupree's Paradise" and FZ's guitar solo on "Big Swifty." It's interesting to compare the set list to the Roxy shows, recorded about a month and a half later. Both "The Eric Dolphy Memorial BBQ" and the "Farther O'Blivion" extended jazz suite were dropped from the set by the Roxy shows, and here we hear the intro and outro to "Village of the Sun" that were later cut from the tune. The rehearsal material features "Magic Fingers," which never actually made it to the live set list, and there are additional musical elements used in the "Penguin in Bondage" rehearsal that were not used later. While the shorter tunes from the rehearsal material are full, uninterrupted performances, there are a number of false starts on "Inca Roads" and "Farther O'Blivion." Those are really fun because we hear the rapport between Frank, George, and Ruth as they crack each other up. Ruth's laugh is particularly wonderful. It's so obvious that they're enjoying themselves.
Sound quality is excellent even though this is just a three-track recording. The mix is not always perfect, but that's a small gripe and fans will just be happy to have more high-quality material from this amazingly talented band. Halloween 73 is another excellent treat from the Zappa vaults.

© Sean Westergaard /TiVo

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