Guardian Music — Leonard and Phil Chess's legendary Chicago label helped invent rock'n'roll with Ike Turner, brought us the minimalist blues of Muddy Waters, and provided a direct influence on the young Rolling StonesFrank Zappa once said that the best years of rock ... more info

Altsounds — Celebrating one of the 20th century's most remarkable musicians and composers, Frank Zappa at the Roundhouse features a kaleidoscopic exploration of his music and influences. Performances by Dweezil Zappa, members of Frank's touring and recording... more info

Altsounds — Celebrating one of the 20th century's most remarkable musicians and composers, Frank Zappa at the Roundhouse features a kaleidoscopic exploration of his music and influences. Performances by Dweezil Zappa, members of Frank's touring and recording ... more info

All About Jazz — By Mark Saleski ..."The disgusting stink of a too-loud electric guitar: now that's my idea of a good time." Ah yeah, tell it Mr. Zappa! One of my all-time favorite quotes concerning the instrument, Frank wasn't proclaiming the guitar the king of ins... more info

All About Jazz — m: George Duke to play with Dweezil Zappa Plays Zappa for the first time ever! George Duke will join the Dweezil Zappa Plays Zappa shows in Los Angeles to celebrate Frank Zappa's 70th birthday. In honor and celebration of FZ's birthday, they will pe... more info

Guardian Music — Frank Zappa would have been 70 this year – his life and music are being celebrated in Britain and the US, 17 years after his death. Chris Hall meets his widow, Gail, and their childrenGail Zappa and her youngest daughter, Diva, still live at the fa... more info

Guardian Music — Pual Morley meets The Overtones, a doo-wop boyband When I first heard about the Overtones, my heart sank. These days, information about such an act is mediated in such a way that any such signing to a major label is strained through a brutalising cel... more info

Altsounds — Celebrating one of the 20th century's most remarkable musicians and composers, Frank Zappa at the Roundhouse features a kaleidoscopic exploration of his music and influences. Performances by Dweezil Zappa, members of Frank's touring and recording... more info

Guardian Music — Like some weird hybrid of Red Hot Chili Peppers and MGMT, these brothers of invention mix melodic majesty with cosmic funkHometown: Miami.The lineup: Michael John Hancock (vocals) and Brian Robertson (keyboards, drum machines).The background: ANR pro... more info

Guardian Music — (BeeJazz)For much of this thoughtful and ambitious double album you might be wondering where the "orchestre" is, or for that matter the dance grooves summoned by the title. But, as France's national jazz band under director/composer Daniel Yvinec sh... more info