Jazz from Hell
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| Studio album by Frank Zappa | ||
| Released | November 15, 1986 | |
| Recorded | 1985-1986 | |
| Genre | Electronic | |
| Length | 34:26 | |
| Label | Rykodisc | |
| Producer(s) | Frank Zappa | |
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| Frank Zappa chronology | ||
| The Old Masters Box Two (1986) |
Jazz from Hell (1986) |
London Symphony Orchestra, Vol. 2 (1987) |
Jazz from Hell is a jazz-rock instrumental album from Frank Zappa. It was released in 1986 by Barking Pumpkin Records (vinyl) and by Rykodisc (CD). All compositions were executed by Frank Zappa on the Synclavier DMS with the exception of "St. Etienne."
In the initial Europe CD release, the album was featured as the second album on a "two for the price of one compilation," with nine tracks from Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention on the same disc.
Zappa won a 1988 Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance for this album.
"Night School" was possibly named for a late-night show that Zappa pitched to ABC; the network did not pick it up.
The album received an RIAA Parental Advisory sticker, even though the album is entirely instrumental. This is apparently due to the title of the fifth track ("G-Spot Tornado").
[edit] Track listing
All compositions written and arranged by Frank Zappa.
- "Night School" – 4:47
- "The Beltway Bandits" – 3:25
- "While You Were Art II" – 7:17
- "Jazz from Hell" – 2:58
- "G-Spot Tornado" – 3:17
- "Damp Ankles" – 3:45
- "St. Etienne" – 6:26
- "Massaggio Galore" – 2:31
[edit] Personnel
- Frank Zappa – Lead Guitar, Synclavier
- Steve Vai – Guitar (Rhythm), Guitar
- Ray White – Guitar (Rhythm), Guitar
- Tommy Mars – Keyboards
- Bobby Martin – Keyboards
- Ed Mann – Percussion
- Scott Thunes – Bass
- Chad Wackerman – Drums
- Bob Rice – Computer Assistant
- Bob Stone – Engineer
- Greg Gorman – Cover Photo
