Hot Rats

@crimsoniter - I agree; I think Dweeze is better than his dad, but being taught by folks like Steve Vai and Joe Satriani (I think I've got that right), and his heritage, not surprising how good he is. And he doesn't use wah-wah as much as his dad. Particularly liked an arrangement of 'Black Napkins' with 2 baritone saxes as the lead instruments.... 

@bdp24 - respectfully disagree, but only about Zappa.... 

'Grand Wazoo'! I dont know why I couldn't remember that name, but that's actually my fave FZ instrumental album, more than 'Waka Jawaka' or 'Hot Rats', both of which are also wonderful. 

Hot Rats is great, and I love 'Willie the Pimp' with Capt Beefheart. But I like 'Waka-Jawaka' even better than 'Hot Rats'. I've seen Dweezil a few times, and that guy can SHRED; I prefer his guitar playing to his dad's, as it doesn't depend on wah-wah so much. But my favorite FZ is from 'Freak Out' through 'Uncle Meat', and I'll throw in 'Lonesome Cowboy Bert' from '200 Motels'! 

Thing is, Frank didn't like having to work with other musicians; he had to because the technology available during his time required them, and for live performances.

If Frank was around today, I'd bet he'd be making his records solo using a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), sampling, etc.... 

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@nonayerbiz - thanks for that info!