Make a Jazz Noise Here

Make a Jazz Noise Here
Live album by Frank Zappa
Released	June 4, 1991 May 2, 1995 (reissue)
Recorded	February 9– June 7, 1988
Genre	jazz rock, progressive rock, art rock
Length	136:44
Label	Barking Pumpkin
Producer	Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa chronology
You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4 (1991) Make a Jazz Noise Here (1991) You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5 (1992)

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Make a Jazz Noise Here is a live double album by Frank Zappa. It was first released in June 1991, and was the third Zappa album to be compiled of recordings from his 1988 world tour, following Broadway the Hard Way (1988) and The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life (1991).

The album is made up mostly of instrumentals, featuring Zappa's own compositions, with some arrangements of Igor Stravinsky and Béla Bartók themes by his bassist, Scott Thunes. The album showcases Mike Keneally on guitar and keyboards. Chad Wackerman appears on drums, known for his abilities in the jazz world (he has frequently played with jazz guitarist Allan Holdsworth). A notable contribution to the mix is made by the brass section of the group: Walt Fowler (trumpet), Bruce Fowler (trombone), and saxophonists Paul Carman, Albert Wing and Kurt McGettrick. Ike Willis plays guitar and sings along with keyboardist Bobby Martin. Ed Mann provides all the percussion and various other sounds, complementing the addition of the Synclavier, which Zappa brought on tour for the first time. In the liner notes, Zappa states that the album features no overdubs.

As is often the case, there are also many references to previous Zappa material which a first-time listener might not catch.

Track listing

All tracks written by Frank Zappa, except where noted.

Disc one

1. "Stinkfoot" – 7:39
2. "When Yuppies Go to Hell" – 13:28
3. "Fire and Chains" – 5:04
4. "Let's Make the Water Turn Black" – 1:36
5. "Harry, You're a Beast" – 0:47
6. "The Orange County Lumber Truck" – 0:41
7. "Oh No" – 4:43
8. "Theme from Lumpy Gravy" – 1:11
9. "Eat That Question" – 1:54
10. "Black Napkins" – 6:56
11. "Big Swifty" – 11:12
12. "King Kong" – 13:04
13. "Star Wars Won't Work" – 3:40

Disc two

1. "The Black Page (new age version)" – 6:45
2. "T'Mershi Duween" – 1:42
3. "Dupree's Paradise" – 8:34
4. "City of Tiny Lights" – 8:01
5. "Royal March from L'Histoire du Soldat" (Igor Stravinsky) – 0:59
6. "Theme from the Bartok Piano Concerto #3" (Béla Bartók) – 0:43
7. "Sinister Footwear 2nd mvt." – 6:39
8. "Stevie's Spanking" – 4:25
9. "Alien Orifice" – 4:15
10. "Cruisin' for Burgers" – 8:27
11. "Advance Romance" – 7:43
12. "Strictly Genteel" – 6:36

Personnel

• Frank Zappa – guitar, producer, main performer, vocals
• Paul Carman – alto saxophone
• Kurt McGettrick – baritone saxophone
• Scott Thunes – bass guitar
• Albert Wing – tenor saxophone
• Ed Mann – percussion
• Chad Wackerman – drums
• Ike Willis – guitar, vocals
• Walt Fowler – trumpet
• Mike Keneally – synthesizer, vocals, guitar
• Bruce Fowler – trombone
• Robert Martin – keyboards, vocals

References

1. ^ Allmusic review

External links

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