Artist:  Frank Zappa

Title:  The Grand Wazoo

Date:  1972

Label:  Bizarre / Reprise Records

Cover Illustration:  Cal Schenkel

Photos:  Ed Caraeff, Barry Feinstein, Tony Esparza

Notes:  This is the tale of our funky emperor Cletus Awreetus-Awrightus and his dealings with war and a civic uprising concerning a faction consisting of individuals who don't like music. As you can see from the cover, horns play a forward role on this record and with George Duke on keys the jazz element is prominent. Very busy cover art and inside you'll find The Legend of Cletus Awreetus-Awrightus & the Grand Wazoo told in great detail. A fairly early record with a wealth of players involved. Worth looking up especially if you like your Zappa in a busy setting.

Line Up:

Frank Zappa and a cast of very many including Aynsley Dunbar and George Duke

Track Listing

Side 1

For Calvin (and his next two hitch-hikers)
The Grand Wazoo

Side 2

Cletus Awreetus-Awrightus
Eat That Question
Blessed Relief

If anyone has any additional information pertaining to the album or players you can send an E-mail to Tralfaz.  Thanks.