Frank Zappa / The Mothers The Grand Wazoo CD is a jazz-fusion-oriented album originally released in 1972, showcasing one of Zappa s most ambitious large ensemble projects. Following a period of recovery, Zappa assembled a big band-style lineup, resulting in a richly arranged record blending complex compositions with improvisational freedom. The album leans heavily into instrumental work, combining brass-driven arrangements, intricate rhythms and extended solos. Tracks move between expansive fusion pieces and tighter compositions, highlighting Zappa s ability to merge jazz structures with his distinctive compositional style. This remastered Rykodisc edition offers improved sound quality, making it an essential release for collectors of Zappa s orchestral and fusion period. VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) The CD is very good in general. A few faults are acceptable, but nothing that really compromises the CD visually or audibly. Little light marks may be visible. The CD has been well kept. ...
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers – The Grand Wazoo CD is a jazz-fusion-oriented album originally released in 1972, showcasing one of Zappa’s most ambitious large ensemble projects. Following a period of recovery, Zappa assembled a big band-style lineup, resulting in a richly arranged record blending complex compositions with improvisational freedom.
The album leans heavily into instrumental work, combining brass-driven arrangements, intricate rhythms and extended solos. Tracks move between expansive fusion pieces and tighter compositions, highlighting Zappa’s ability to merge jazz structures with his distinctive compositional style. This remastered Rykodisc edition offers improved sound quality, making it an essential release for collectors of Zappa’s orchestral and fusion period.
VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+)
The CD is very good in general. A few faults are acceptable, but nothing that really compromises the CD visually or audibly. Little light marks may be visible. The CD has been well kept. The gatefold digipack shows some signs of storage.
Please refer to the product specification and images for full details on each CD’s visual condition.
Specifications
Condition: Used
CD: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Label: Rykodisc
Date: 1995
Catalogue: RCD 10517
Features: Album, Reissue, Remastered
Case: Standard Jewel Case (Green Tinted Tray)
Country: US
Tracklist
01 - The Grand Wazoo
02 - For Calvin (And His Next Two Hitch-Hikers)
03 - Cletus Awreetus-Awrightus
04 - Eat That Question
05 - Blessed Relief
NOTE: All CDs are conservatively graded to ensure buyers receive items that meet or exceed expectations.
| Title | Frank Zappa / The Mothers – The Grand Wazoo CD |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rykodisc |
| Category | Used CDs |
| SKU | f7uD40m |
| Condition | Used |
| Weight | 101.0 g |
| Width | 140.0 mm |
| Height | 125.0 mm |
| Depth | 10.0 mm |
| Country of Origin | United States |
