Track Listing
DISC 1:
1. Stinkfoot
2. When Yuppies Go to Hell
3. Fire and Chains
4. Let's Make the Water Turn Black
5. Harry, You're a Beast
6. Orange County Lumber Truck, The
7. Oh No
8. Theme - (from "Lump Gravy")
9. Eat That Question
10. Black Napkins
11. Big Swifty
12. King Kong
13. Star Wars Won't Work
DISC 2:
1. Black Page, The - (new age version)
2. T'Mershi Duween
3. Dupree's Paradise
4. City of Tiny Lights
5. Royal March From L'Histoire du Soldat
6. Theme - (from "The Bartok Piano Concerto No. 3")
7. Sinister Footwear, 2nd Movement
8. Stevie's Spanking
9. Alien Orifice
10. Cruisin' For Burgers
11. Advance Romance
12. Strictly Genteel
| Details | | Producer: | Frank Zappa | | Distributor: | Ryko Distribution | | Recording Type: | Studio | | Recording Mode: | Stereo | | SPAR Code: | n/a |
Album Notes
Personnel: Frank Zappa (vocals, guitar, synthesizers); Ike Willis, Mike Keneally (guitar, synthesizers); Kurt McGettrick (contrabass clarinet, baritone saxophone); Paul Carman (soprano, alto & baritone saxophones); Albert Wing (tenor saxophone); Walt Fowler (trumpet, flugelhorn); Bruce Fowler (trombone); Bobby Martin (keyboards); Scott Thunes (Mini-Moog synthesizer, bass); Ed Mann (vibraphone, marimba, percussion); Chad Wackerman (drums, percussion).
The third collection from the infamous 1988 final world tour, MAKE A JAZZ NOISE HERE is easily one of Zappa's most challenging live recordings in his massive catalog. Comprised mostly of instrumental masterpieces ("King Kong," "T'Mershi Duween"), bizarre group improvisations ("When Yuppies Go To Hell") and a few comedic novelty songs ("Stevie's Spanking"), this two-disc set is a revealing look at one of Zappa's most accomplished (and largest) bands of his career. Also included are some unique (although short) quotes from Stravinsky's "L'Histoire Du Soldat" and Bartok's "Piano Concerto #3." What's more, this is a great illustration of how Zappa actually "played" the band. His use of sampled sound bites ("Fire And Chains") and electronically manipulated sound effects ("Star Wars Won't Work") along with his command of instant stylistic changes in mid-song ("The Black Page") gives us a picture of his immense tonal palette from which he created each performance. It is sad, however, that this was the last time the world would hear this brilliant artist in a live setting.
Editorial Reviews
4 Stars - Excellent - ...focuses on the five-piece horn section's bravura musical moments....Tight and tenacious.
Q (08/01/1995)
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