Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention, Colin Townes with NDR Big Band, Jean Luc Ponty, Ensemble Ambrosious, John Etheridge's Zappatistas amongst other Zappa-related paraphernalia
Aaron Diaz's Zappjazz is a live tentet playing the music of veteran Rock, Jazz and Contemporary Classical composer Frank Zappa. Based in Birmingham, the ensemble played its debut gig at the city's 'Yardbird Jazz Club' supporting Henry Lowther and has just recently finished their first self-titled recording. Zappajazz play a varied repertoire of Zappa's compositions whilst also focussing towards improvisatory platforms.
For more information please contact aarondiaz@hotmail.co.uk
The art of allegory deeply advanced...
So I suggest two interpretations:
EITHER symbolic, ridiculous and cynical way of showing the so-called and unavailing men's superiority OR huge dick fortunately used in a peaceful and loving way. But then you may probably don't ask me: how about zappaian guitars...
A duo between two of the worlds Free Improvisation/Free Jazz greats! The Pauls have a long association though the incredible improvising quartet Mujician and have played just about everywhere with just about everyone! For me this promises to be one of the outstanding improvisation gigs of 2009!
Peter Friis Nieslen (electric bass) Born 1948 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Leading bass player of the international improvised music scene. Has performed and recorded with such greats as Peter Brotzmann, John Tchicai and Evan Parker.
