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has been playing and honing the music of Frank Zappa since 1994. | has been playing and honing the music of Frank Zappa since 1994. | ||
| − | Their CD, [[The Ed Palermo Big Band Plays The Music Of Frank Zappa|Plays The Music Of Frank Zappa]]is a concept of love for the complex music of Frank Zappa. These crafty interpretations, all arranged by Ed Palermo, stand as a testament to the longevity and originality of Zappa and his music. This music drives on its spontaneity and unpredictability. Palermo and his band bring this volatile music to life in a deft and powerful way, making it their own. | + | Their CD, [[The Ed Palermo Big Band Plays The Music Of Frank Zappa|Plays The Music Of Frank Zappa]] is a concept of love for the complex music of Frank Zappa. These crafty interpretations, all arranged by Ed Palermo, stand as a testament to the longevity and originality of Zappa and his music. This music drives on its spontaneity and unpredictability. Palermo and his band bring this volatile music to life in a deft and powerful way, making it their own. |
Made up of top New York musicians, the CD also features guest soloists: "Zappa-alums" Singer and woodwind player Napoleon Murphy Brock, guitarist Mike Keneally and vibraphonist Dave Samuels, saxophonists Bob Mintzer and Chris Potter and guitarist Mike Stern | Made up of top New York musicians, the CD also features guest soloists: "Zappa-alums" Singer and woodwind player Napoleon Murphy Brock, guitarist Mike Keneally and vibraphonist Dave Samuels, saxophonists Bob Mintzer and Chris Potter and guitarist Mike Stern | ||
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Records With Zappa Covers
Ed Palermo's Big Band has been together since 1980 and has been playing and honing the music of Frank Zappa since 1994.
Their CD, Plays The Music Of Frank Zappa is a concept of love for the complex music of Frank Zappa. These crafty interpretations, all arranged by Ed Palermo, stand as a testament to the longevity and originality of Zappa and his music. This music drives on its spontaneity and unpredictability. Palermo and his band bring this volatile music to life in a deft and powerful way, making it their own.
Made up of top New York musicians, the CD also features guest soloists: "Zappa-alums" Singer and woodwind player Napoleon Murphy Brock, guitarist Mike Keneally and vibraphonist Dave Samuels, saxophonists Bob Mintzer and Chris Potter and guitarist Mike Stern
