Waka/Jawaka, by Frank Zappa (1972): This is the first of two big band "jazz" albums Zappa did while convalescing after sustaining a broken leg during a concert in England. While I prefer the second (The Grand Wazoo) as a whole, this disc has plenty going for it. The first minute or so of "Big Swifty" is some of my favorite Zappa music. The slide guitar solo in the end of "It Just Might Be a One Shot Deal" is great and (to my knowledge) unique in the Zappa catalog. Finally, the closing title track is great throughout. Get 'em both - you know you wanna'.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
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