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Frank Zappa | ... | Himself | |
George Duke | ... | Himself | |
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Ruth Underwood | ... | Herself |
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Chester Thompson | ... | Himself |
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Tom Fowler | ... | Himself |
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Napoleon Murphy Brock | ... | Himself |
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Tommy Mars | ... | Himself |
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Ed Mann | ... | Himself |
Steve Vai | ... | Himself | |
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Ray White | ... | Himself |
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Scott Thunes | ... | Himself |
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Bobby Martin | ... | Himself |
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Chad Wackerman | ... | Himself |
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Massimo Bassoli | ... | Himself |
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Bruce Ochmanek | ... | Himself |
Direct to video film by Frank Zappa. Features footage from two of his concerts: a 1974 Los Angeles concert and a 1981 New York City concert. It also includes clay animation by Bruce Bickford.
This television special from the early 1980s by Frank Zappa is an amazing amalgamation of concert footage from 1974 and 1982. Astute viewers will note that the 1974 footage is from the KCET-TV special the Mothers did in that year - from which most of the "Inca Roads" track on One Size Fits All is taken. The performances by all musicians involved are intense, notably those of percussionist Ruth Underwood and singer/saxophone player Napoleon Murphy Brock. It's really great to be able to see these Mothers perform: these are two of the best performing ensembles that Frank ever put together. Also of interest: writer Massimo Bassoli sings "Tengo na minchia tanta", which you may recognize from the CD release of the Uncle Meat soundtrack. If you can track this show down (EBay is a good place to start), I highly recommend it.