Zappa in New York. A superb set list, a superb cast of musicians, and a great overall vibe. An enormous performance.

Frank Zappa

Zappa in New York

1978

2012 Reissue

CD / 2012 / Remastered (1993 Digital Master) / 320Kbps

Disc 1:

1. Tities & Beer

2. Cruisin' For Burgers

3. I Promise Not To Come In Your Mouth

4. Punky's Whips

5. Honey, Don't You Want A Man Like Me?

6. The Illinois Enema Bandit

Disc 2:

1. I'm The Slime

2. Pound For A Brown

3. Manx Needs Women

4. The Black Page Drum Solo/Black Page

5. Big Leg Emma

6. Sofa

7. Black Page

8. The Torture Never Stops

9. The Purple Lagoon/Approximate

Recorded at The Palladium, New York City on 26-29 December 1976

Personnel:

Frank Zappa – conductor, lead guitar, vocals

Ray White – rhythm guitar, vocals

Eddie Jobson – keyboards, violin, vocals

Patrick O'Hearn – bass guitar, vocals

Terry Bozzio – drums, vocals

Ruth Underwood – percussion, synthesizer, and various humanly impossible overdubs

Don Pardo – sophisticated narration

David Samuels – timpani, vibes

Randy Brecker – trumpet

Mike Brecker – tenor sax, flute

Lou Marini – alto sax, flute

Ronnie Cuber – baritone sax, clarinet

Tom Malone – trombone, trumpet, piccolo

Frank Zappa / Zappa in New York / 1978