The Grand Wazoo is a 1972 jazz fusion album by Frank Zappa. Composed and recorded during Zappa's period of convalescence following his assault in London, the album, along with its "twin brother" Waka/Jawaka, represent Zappa's foray into big band fusion, the logical progression from Hot Rats, which used a much smaller lineup.

Track listing

1. "The Grand Wazoo" – 13:20
2. "For Calvin (And His Next Two Hitch-Hikers)" – 6:06
3. "Cletus Awreetus-Awrightus" – 2:57
4. "Eat That Question" – 6:42
5. "Blessed Relief" – 8:00

Personnel

• Frank Zappa – guitar, percussion, vocals
• Mike Altschul – woodwind
• Billy Byers – trombone
• Chunky – vocals
• Lee Clement – percussion
• Alex Dmochowski – bass
• George Duke – keyboards, vocals
• Earl Dumler – woodwind
• Aynsley Dunbar – drums
• Tony Duran – guitar, bottleneck guitar
• Erroneous – bass
• Alan Estes – percussion
• Janet Neville-Ferguson – vocals
• Fred Jackson, Jr. – woodwind
• Sal Marquez – bass, trumpet, vocals, brass
• Joanne Caldwell McNabb – vocals, brass, woodwind
• Malcolm McNabb – trombone, horn
• Janet Neville-Ferguson – vocals
• Tony Ortega – woodwind
• Joel Peskin – saxophone, woodwind
• Don Preston – Mini Moog
• Johnny Rotella – woodwind
• Ken Shroyer – trombone, brass, contractor and spiritual guidance
• Ernie Tack – brass
• Ernie Watts – saxophone, woodwind
• Robert Zimmitti – percussion

Production

• Producer: Frank Zappa
• Engineer: Kerry McNabb
• Arranger: Frank Zappa
• Special assistance: Paul Hof
• Photography: Ed Caraeff, Tony Esparza
• Cover illustration: Cal Schenkel
• Spiritual advisor: Kenny Shroyer
• Contractor: Kenny Shroyer

See also

• The album cover depicts the battle between Gargantua and Picrocole from Gargantua and Pantagruel (François Rabelais, Gargantua and Pantagruel, book I, chap. LII)

External links

• Lyrics and information
• Release details

Frank Zappa albums | 1973 albums

The Grand Wazoo | The Grand Wazoo