http://www.zappa.com/zpz/index.html
Coming to a town near you.
A couple of tunes I hope make it in....
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Last edited by DrMaddVibe; 10-26-2006 at 07:04 AM.
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Just found this...
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w00t!!!!
Not Zappa, but shows the true mastery of the guitar.
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Probably one of my favorite Zappa songs.
Awesome vids. I wish they would stop by Nashville.
Greg
Dweezil Zappa
Guitar
Guitarist Dweezil Zappa has cocooned himself away in the studio this past year engineering his own metamorphosis. "In order for me to play my father's music correctly I needed to understand the fundamentals of his music more thoroughly, which meant a lot of studying." His goal was to emerge as a "better musician" as well as a "better guitarist." The autodidactic Zappa utilized the fruits of his labor to startling effect on his first album project in more than six years - Go With What You Know - featuring a unique guitar rendition of the elder Zappa's classic instrumental, Peaches En Regalia. "I actually played along with Frank's guitar solo from the original 'Hot Rats' master tapes. He had dedicated that album to me since he was working on that around the time I was born. It's cool to hear us playing together note for note in a stereo time machine."
The album will be independently released to coincide with the "Zappa Plays Zappa" European tour which hits the road this May. This is the first official live concert event of Frank Zappa's Music since his untimely passing in 1993. Joining Dweezil on stage will be a hand-picked band of new, young musicians as well as some legendary Zappa alumni including Steve Vai, Terry Bozzio, and Napoleon Murphy Brock.
Dweezil has recorded under his own name and with his brother, Ahmet, in their band Z. Six-string heroics aside, Dweezil has nurtured a successful television career, starting early on as an MTV veejay when he was only 17. He has appeared in films (Pretty in Pink, The Running Man with Arnold Schwarzenegger) and composed the music for several television shows including the Ben Stiller Show and the hit WB comedy, The Jamie Kennedy Experiment. In addition to cauterizing his fingertips learning to play the music of Frank Zappa for the upcoming tour, and lending his studio wizardry to the Zappa archives (his multi-channel production work on the recent Frank Zappa release, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, is positively mind-blowing), Dweezil has this to say about his upcoming album,"To me the record is like a weird audio movie. I really tried to create an interesting flow with it." And the tour rehearsals, "Prepping for the tour has been like preparing for a medieval battle where going into it your sharpest weapon is a spoon. But I'm pretty deadly with that spoon now."
Aaron Arntz
Keyboards & Trumpet
Aaron Arntz is a musical mad scientist, with the pointy beard to prove it. He owes as much of his musical abilities and proclivities to his love of Calculus as he does to twenty-plus years of dedicated cultivation. In 2003, Arntz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Southern California, where he studied jazz piano under like-minded maniacs, such as Alan Pasqua and Bill Cunliffe. He also gleaned a thing or two about composition under Donald Crockett. Over the last six years, many L.A. rock bands (Troika, B.R.A.M., The Red Elvises, Telepathy, and Ascendant) have served as suitable laboratories for ArntzÕs sonic experiments, enabling him to showcase his unique talents across the nation.
Scheila Gonzalez
Saxophone, Flute, Keyboards & Vocals
Scheila Gonzalez was born in Los Angeles, California on August 5th, 1971. Her mother first enrolled her in piano lessons at the age of four. At the age of twelve she fell in love with the saxophone and she has never looked back. This versatile artist and educator can be heard on numerous recordings and in a variety of musical settings. Scheila has toured throughout Europe and Japan and extensively in the United States. She has had the opportunity to perform in prestigious venues such as Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Hall and the Kodak Theater. Over the years Scheila has performed with Lionel Hampton, Diane Schuur, Joe Williams, Nancy Wilson, Alex Acuna, Billy Davis, Marylin McCoo, Ray Parker Jr. and Billy Preston to name a few.
Some of her television appearances include The Tonight Show with Jay Leno backing up country music artist Garth Brooks and more recently the BET Music Awards with Sheila E. supporting Best Hip-Hop Artist Nominee T.I. She will soon be seen in the new Christopher Guest film "For Your Consideration" scheduled for release this Fall.
Scheila is an exceptional performer who embraces opportunities to play in diverse musical situations. Scheila's skills on woodwinds, keyboards and vocals keep her in demand. She thrives on the challenge and her passion for life is felt in every note she plays. Regardless of what style or instrument she's playing, every phrase is soulful and she performs with the ease of a true professional. She approaches all of her musical endeavors with great joy and if you ask her you will find that Scheila feels extremely blessed to get to do what she does.
Pete Griffin
Bass
Griffin grew up outside of New York and has been playing music since he was young. He began on the trumpet during elementary school, but it wasn't until he received his first bass in the seventh grade that his passion was fully ignited. Soon he was playing with his high school's jazz band, and then eventually his local All-County and All-State jazz bands.
Unfortunately, tragedy would compel Griffin to make music his life's calling. In 1996, Griffin's friend and teacher, Dan Binggeli, died at the age of nineteen. For a time, Pete's only comfort was in playing music. Soon, Griffin was asked to join Uncle Funkle, Binggeli's band, and he decided to seize the chance for a life in music Binggeli never had.
To help guide his new found sense of direction, Griffin chose to further study his craft. He was accepted to Northwestern University's well-known School of Music outside of Chicago. There he was deeply immersed in the study of jazz and classical, while also taking lessons under Steve Rodby of the influential jazz outfit The Pat Metheny Group. From him, Griffin learned to concentrate on playing less notes and making them count more.
Graduating in 2001 with a B.A. in Music, Griffin immediately moved to Los Angeles. Eventually, he began to work at the Musician's Institute as a teacher's assistant, as well as attending every audition he heard about. After playing a few shows with Save Ferris's Monique Powell, Griffin began to play bass for Hanson in 2003, touring the US and Asia in 2004 and appearing on several TV shows including The Tonight Show, The Today Show, and Good Morning America. In 2005 Pete played on Hanson's live album "Live and Electric," in addition to playing a few shows with the Edgar Winter Band. In early 2006 Pete was picked to play for the Zappa Plays Zappa tour with Dweezil Zappa, Steve Vai and others.
Billy Hulting
Marimba, Mallets & Percussion
Billy was born with non-violent inclinations. He was also born with an extreme desire to hit things. He did, at an early age, find some common ground in this dichotomy in the world of percussion. After eleven years, the tolerating Mr. and Mrs. Hulting agreed to let him start with the drums. Music led him to college at California State University at Northridge where he got a Bachelor of Music Degree in the Studio Music Option (so what if it took six years). Two weeks after graduation he went on the road with Maynard FergusonÕs High Voltage 2. He later toured with MaynardÕs 60th Birthday Big Band and recorded albums with both groups. During the Maynard days he did the Nia Peeples tour of Japan. He then toured for two years with Natalie Cole followed by Barry Manilow.
Billy had been touring for over thirteen years with Lou Rawls until he passed away recently. In the last few years Billy also toured with The Rippingtons, Patti Labelle, and The Manhattan Transfer. Billy also co-wrote one of the songs on their CD "Vibrate." He is now touring with Zappa Plays Zappa - a band led by Dweezil Zappa performing the music of Frank Zappa. Several years ago Billy released his first CD - The Hundredth Monkey on the Truemedia label. He has worked with many others including Clare Fisher, Luci Arnaz, and Howard Hewitt. Billy also stays busy in town doing shows, sessions, playing with his trio and his fusion group. His hobbys include sailing, SCUBA diving, skating in-line marathons, and cooking spicy vegan foods from all over the world (his Jamaican Jerk Marinade is not for the weak).
Jamie Kime
Guitar
A native of San Diego, CA., guitarist Jamie Kime attended the MusicianÕs Institute in Hollywood, CA., studied improv privately with Peter Sprague and harmony with Ted Greene, and has performed, recorded, and/or toured with Jewel, Michelle Branch, and legendary Austin, Texas-based blues/soul vocalist Malford Milligan in The Boneshakers, and many other amazing artists that, according to Jamie, ÒyouÕve probably never heard ofÓ. When heÕs home in Los Angeles, he hosts a weekly Monday night gig at the world famous Baked Potato.
On his gig with ZPZ, Jamie says, ÒUpon being asked by Dweezil to be a part of the band, I knew it would be equal parts challenging and rewarding. But, I had no idea how much of a junkie I would become for this music. IÕm now constantly searching FrankÕs vast catalog for new songs to learn in addition to periodically revisiting the songs weÕve been playing for months now, every time discovering new things I hadnÕt heard before. Every musician should take some time to immerse themselves in the music of Frank Zappa - youÕll be hooked for life, and be a better player for it!Ó
Joe Travers
Drums & Vocals
From Erie, PA. Schooled at The Berklee College Of Music from 1988-1992. Drummer for numerous live outfits over the years including but not limited to Z (Ahmet & Dweezil Zappa), Duran Duran, Billy Idol, Lisa Loeb and Drake Bell. Vaultmeister for the Zappa Family Trust since 1995. Currently drumming with Zappa Plays Zappa.
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Napoleon Murphy Brock
Vocals, Saxophone & Flute
Check back for Napoleon's bio soon...
Terry Bozzio
Drums
Check back for Terry's bio soon...
Steve Vai
Guitar
Described as "the world's most gifted guitar virtuoso," Steve Vai's sheer breathtaking facility on the guitar is acclaimed in the rock world and beyond. Starting with his groundbreaking "Passion and Warfare" album in 1990, and throughout the years since, Vai has consistently used music as a microscope peering into the human spirit, with equal attention paid to both the darkest obsessions and the most exalted impulses contained there. While Vai clearly had what was needed to make indelible impressions during his stays with Frank Zappa, David Lee Roth and Whitesnake, it's as a solo artist that he's made his most precious contributions. Each of his solo releases are unique, varied, compelling and, even when the music is looking darkness square in the face, genuinely uplifting. His latest album, "Real Illusions," is a major achievement from a musical alchemist of the highest order and earned Vai his tenth Grammy nomination. In addition to his recording and touring career, Steve is involved with many worthwhile organizations. He is a Trustee for NARAS (National Academy of the Recording Arts and Sciences) and works closely with his own Make a Noise Foundation, raising money for music education.
Damn, how did I miss this one?Originally posted by DrMaddVibe
Not Zappa, but shows the true mastery of the guitar.
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Probably one of my favorite Zappa songs.
That right there is the late great Shawn Lane playing a track called "Watermelon in Easter Hay" from the Joe's Garage lp. Great use of the real-time loop pedal.
Those boozed up patrons probably had no clue of the musical genius in front of them. Too bad for them....
Shawn Lane- "Time is the Enemy"
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Don't feel bad...most of the board did too!
True !Originally posted by DrMaddVibe
Don't feel bad...most of the board did too!
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