The Grand Wazoo is a 1972 jazz fusion album by Frank Zappa. Composed and recorded during Zappa's period of convalescence following his assault in London, the album, along with its "twin brother" Waka/Jawaka, represent Zappa's foray into big band fusion, the logical progression from Hot Rats, which used a much smaller lineup. Zappa was also producer and principal composer for Jean-Luc Ponty's album "King Kong" during this period.
Before "Wazoo," two earlier albums of mostly instrumental work were released by Zappa, "Hot Rats" and "Burnt Weeny Sandwich." The album "Waka/Jawaka" followed "Wazoo." The instrumental makeup of "Wazoo" is largely a big band. It was the third album released in a period where Zappa used a wheelchair and was unable to tour after being assaulted and pushed offstage into an orchestra pit during a London concert.
The Grand Wazoo was the last release on Zappa's Bizarre Records label.
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