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| Name | Year(s) | Appeared on | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Maebe | 1966, 1968 | Freak Out!, Lumpy Gravy | Brass |
| Elwood Madeo | 1996 | The Lost Episodes | Voice |
| Leonard Malarsky | 1968 | Lumpy Gravy | Violin |
| Al Malkin | 1979, 1997 | Joe's Garage, Have I Offended Someone? | Vocals |
| Tom Malone | 1978, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008 | Zappa in New York, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Läther, Have I Offended Someone?, Halloween, Imaginary Diseases, Wazoo, One Shot Deal | Brass |
| Ed Mann | 1977–1989, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 | Zappa in New York, Sheik Yerbouti, Joe's Garage, Tinseltown Rebellion, Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar, You Are What You Is, Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, The Man from Utopia, Baby Snakes, London Symphony Orchestra, Vol. 1, Them or Us, Thing-Fish, Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention, Jazz from Hell, London Symphony Orchestra, Vol. 2, Guitar, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, Broadway the Hard Way, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, Make a Jazz Noise Here, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Frank Zappa Plays the Music of Frank Zappa: A Memorial Tribute, Have I Offended Someone?, Halloween, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Trance-Fusion, The Dub Room Special, One Shot Deal | Percussions, Vocals |
| Shelly Manne | 1968 | Lumpy Gravy | Drums |
| Lou Marini | 1972, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2003 | Zappa in New York, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Läther, Have I Offended Someone?, Halloween | Woodwinds |
| Jose Salvador Marquez | 1972–1974, 1976, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2007, 2008 | Waka/Jawaka, The Grand Wazoo, Over-Nite Sensation, Apostrophe ('), Zoot Allures, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, The Lost Episodes, Have I Offended Someone?, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, Wazoo, One Shot Deal | Brass, Vocals |
| Tommy Mars | 1977–1989, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 | Sheik Yerbouti, Joe's Garage, Tinseltown Rebellion, Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar, You Are What You Is, Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, The Man from Utopia, Baby Snakes, Them or Us, Thing-Fish, Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention, Uncle Meat (1987 CD Version), Jazz from Hell, Guitar, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, The Lost Episodes, Frank Zappa Plays the Music of Frank Zappa: A Memorial Tribute, Have I Offended Someone?, Halloween, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Trance-Fusion, Buffalo, The Dub Room Special, One Shot Deal | Keyboards, Vocals |
| Bobby Martin | 1981–1989, 1991, 1992, 1997, 2006, 2007, 2008 | Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, The Man from Utopia, Baby Snakes, Them or Us, Thing-Fish, Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention, Does Humor Belong in Music?, Jazz from Hell, Guitar, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, Broadway the Hard Way, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, Make a Jazz Noise Here, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Have I Offended Someone?, Trance-Fusion, The Dub Room Special, One Shot Deal | Keyboards, Saxophone, Vocals |
| Lincoln Mayorga | 1968 | Lumpy Gravy | Keyboards |
| Bill Mays | 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 | Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, One Shot Deal | Clavinet |
| Les McCann | 1966 | Freak Out! | Piano |
| Lew McCreary | 1968 | Lumpy Gravy | Trombone |
| Kurt McGettrick | 1988, 1991, 1992, 2006 | Broadway the Hard Way, The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, Make a Jazz Noise Here, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Trance-Fusion | Saxophone |
| JoAnn McNab | 1968, 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 | Lumpy Gravy, Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, One Shot Deal | Bassoon |
| Malcolm McNab | 1968, 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2006, 2008 | Lumpy Gravy, Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, Imaginary Diseases, One Shot Deal | Trumpet |
| Edward Meares | 1978, 1996 | Studio Tan, Läther | Bass |
| Jay Migliori | 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2007, 2008 | Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, Wazoo, One Shot Deal | Clarinet, Saxophone |
| Todd Miller | 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 | Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, One Shot Deal | French horn |
| Catherine Milliken | 1993, 1994, 1999 | The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely | Oboe, English horn, Didgeridoo, Voice |
| Meredith Monk | 1987 | Uncle Meat (1987 CD Version) | Voice |
| Tommy Morgan | 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 | Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, One Shot Deal | Harmonica |
| Victor Morosco | 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 | Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, One Shot Deal | Clarinet, Saxophone |
| Billy Mundi | 1967–1970, 1992 | Absolutely Free, We're Only in It for the Money, Uncle Meat, Burnt Weeny Sandwich, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5 | Drums |
| Ron Myers | 1996 | The Lost Episodes | Trombone |
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