The Grand Wazoo


The Grand Wazoo is a studio album by Frank Zappa and The Mothers, released in November 1972. It was written and recorded during Zappa's period of convalescence after being assaulted in December 1971 in London, UK.

Overview

Along with its predecessor Waka/Jawaka, this album represents Zappa's foray into big band music, the logical progression from Hot Rats . This was the last release on Zappa's own Bizarre Records label.

Recording and production

This was the third Zappa album released in a period where he was forced to use a wheelchair. Zappa was unable to tour after being assaulted and pushed offstage into an orchestra pit during a concert on December 10, 1971 at the Rainbow Theatre in London, UK.
The album is mostly made up of instrumental pieces, similar in style to those of three previous albums: Hot Rats, Burnt Weeny Sandwich, and Waka/Jawaka.
Zappa was also producer and principal composer for Jean-Luc Ponty's album during this period.

Track listing

All songs written, composed and arranged by Frank Zappa.

Personnel

Musicians

; "The Grand Wazoo" and "For Calvin "
; "Cletus Awreetus-Awrightus"
with:
; "Eat That Question"
with:
; "Blessed Relief"