"Black Napkins" - UH Hilo Jazz Orchestra w/ Dweezil Zappa

Recorded December 9, 2017, at the UH Hilo Performance Center. Dweezil Zappa is an American rock guitarist and occasional actor. He is the son of musical composer and performer Frank Zappa. Exposed to the music industry from an early age, Zappa developed a strong affinity for playing the guitar and producing music.
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[@ursafan40]

That Dweezil is keeping his father's legacy, giving his time to the younger generation exploring it, and he's one mean guitar player besides is extraordinary.

[@ursafan40]

@Martin G I'm not sure Dweezil would agree with you, or the vast majority of musicians I've ever known, but you be you

[@markcollins1497]

Dude, this serious music is his dad’s ‘putrid filth’. Somehow you didn’t know that. He plays the music of Frank Zappa, strictly. Grrrr

[@markcollins1497]

Frank’s ‘sleaze’ was sometimes over the top but always satirical. Adolescent sometimes, puerile, even. ‘Putrid filth’’? Naw, that’s GG Allen territory. Sleazy guitar, sure, which I hear Dweezil emulating a certain amount. Frank was a great bandleader and always seem happy and content sorrounded by such great players. Hardworking (workaholic, really), smoked too much, probably. Not perfect, no doubt. Left slot of music that a lot of people love. Go, Dweezil!

[@jean-francoispayette92]

Greggery Peccary , just try this guys, like try to play Hackett Creation Solos Firth Of Fifth , dont try it man lolo or the Creation of Steve Hackett with Banks Horizons-Suppers Ready , dont try to play the final rs Ready Live , or just try to play ther Ciavonnne of Back luke Steve hackettlololololo

[@joelkramer7738]

@Martin G Really!? WTF is wrong with you? Why the hate?

[@YT3346]

Wow. What a great performance from such a young group of people. I really admire the younger generation playing this kind of music.The music world is not lost.

[@barrycohen311]

Jazz isn't dead, it just smells funny.

[@oakenshanks]

rofl

[@stevesteve2968]

one of franks quotes from the live at the roxy album. love it

[@frankbreuer8849]

What a beautiful version. I can only imagine how hard it must have been for Dweezil to play his fathers music. Not so much from a skill perspective. Because it's hard to have the mission of keeping his Dads music alive, so he tried to be as close to the original as possible to do the original justice. What a massive project. I find that he now sounds much more like Dweezil and that does his Dad even more justice. Fantastic development. Such a great accomplishment! Thanks Dweezil for giving your gift to us.

[@miranflores2967]

Check out him playing Watermelon in Easter Hay, it's so moving. Tears are running down his face.

[@12345vickers]

Dweezil has kept Franks music alive. The younger generation are respecting the music that has not been forgotten.

[@goodwintrent2989]

Very beautiful, mature playing by the orchestra members! This Zappa composition really comes alive in a setting like this, and of course Dweezil nails the guitar work...

[@josephbustabad8718]

one of the coolest performances I've watched in a while, moves just like pops, Zappas are strong

[@stevemert]

This song can move me to tears.

[@762mal51]

it does

[@christophersleight19]

Much of Frank & Dweezil's music does. Unlike any other musicians. For me.

Dweezil does his dad proud - not that we needed to be reminded thereof but it can't be stressed often enough how great and well rounded a player he is!! And yeah gravely underrated for that matter.

[@michaelcontreras148]

Thomas Türling, he’s a better overall guitarist than his dad

@@michaelcontreras148 His pallet to draw from certainly is way broader. And I admire Dweezil's playing in mutliple ways. He has great taste, great tone and a second to none technique. His Dad has achieved something only a scarce few have ever - to have a unique sonic footprint - you can instantly tell it's Frank.

[@verwurster6022]

With I'am 14 Years old in 1974, Zappa is my Musik. His Lyrics ends in 11/05 ? I don't now. There will be a rebirth of law and order.

[@freitag314]

The kids sound great! Dweezil on guitar, playing Frank's music to perfection, is delicious. Please come back to Seattle so I don't have to fly out to some Gawd-awful town in North Dakota to hear my favorite music live.

[@miranflores2967]

Dweezil takes his fathers music and just owns it, This is extraordinary.

[@marsharupe8112]

I love what Dweezil did with what always has been one of my favorite songs of his dad.

[@thomasrichmond2413]

I am so impressed with the man that Dweezil Zappa has become.

[@genebarr9486]

Paying Justice to his father this is beautiful

[@dansv1]

Listening to this was surprisingly emotional experience.

[@mom24boybarians]

Interesting. For me, while it was a good rendition, well played and impressive, it brought no emotion.

[@Ojb_1959]

Dweezil has got it, period.

[@patrick-gz6xj]

Dweezil has the same tone and feel that Pop's had. He does honor to Franks Music.

[@harddonuts4488]

Dweezil is better.

[@ElephantTrainer]

So dear to my heart to hear FZ's music played with reverence and style. I'll never forget the morning my ex-wife woke me to tell me Frank had died. I was in a panic and shock for several days... I thought the music may have died with him. Glad to know that was far from the case...

[@JoeGHendel]

Jeeeeze Dweeeezil sounds good. And great tone on the guitar.

[@popeyesailor9571]

You can tell which ones actually have heard black napkins. Especially the vibes player

[@tmitz73]

Dad would be proud!!! Modern day Jazz Standard!!!!

[@johnkuchel5897]

Son of a Frank Zappa you just made me cry

[@earlvanfleet3501]

me to

[@yisen8859]

You didn’t mean Ahmet did u

[@johnkuchel5897]

@@yisen8859 Joyful crying

[@ministrychicago1]

LOVE this Tune. Saw the last 7 tours.

[@stevemert]

OMG Dweezil. I don’t know what to say.

[@777fiddlekrazy]

Love that THE DWEEZ of RIFFEEZ is keeping Papa Franks Genius alive! Dweezil has become quite exceptional in his playing! Love it! btw...? Lil' Lady in Red is HHHHHOT!!! ;-)

[@petermaxwell2965]

It's good Young musicians have something "else" to play ..

[@GKboards]

Goosebumps! My favorite Frank song, for sure.. Would have loved to have had the opportunity to do this as a college-aged musician!

[@ChanceEvans777]

Outstanding!

[@rkress9349]

Some great chops in this orchestra. The Big Island rocks cool jazz......just came to Dweezil's solo. Nice to see him build on the great foundation his amazing father started. (kinda a sexy look too!)

[@sebastienhowald5422]

Universel et fédérateur, merci DZ

[@grandudetonesnob7107]

Mahalo muthufukkas! Dweezil should hire these kids pronto!

[@ronfrey6639]

Dwarves turning pages but on cue and running about... and the spirit of laughter again and again.. The notes live on and as it should be and the Composers Son evolves... What I would not give for a black napkin. Behold and please be Frank about it...

[@nedim_guitar]

Dweezil is the man!

[@Chrisbell804]

That really takes me back! Thank you!! 🎸🎭🥁🕊🏴‍☠️😎💜🌎

[@anttebones4050]

holy makaroni that guitar sound and solo was fockin epicQ!!!!!!

[@Specksworld]

ZAPPA LIVES!!!

[@lerondthierry3505]

Merci Dweezil ! This Song turnnaround the World

[@CarlosEnriqueRuizDiaz]

Dweezil tiene otro sentimiento al tocar la guitarra,diria yo hasta mejor que su padre.

[@donaldarrabito6899]

Amazing!

[@GK-mz3zt]

That's so uptown. Like a Florsheim shoe.

[@theo9952]

Dweezil capitalizing on his father's very special and distinctive guitar virtuosity, really rips it up. Great guitarist/musician.

[@joelbass3213]

hot damn! thx Frank and the rest of ya

[@Zomby1Woof]

Wow! That was just awesome! Great music!

[@stephenjames4937]

The first saxophonist had a lovely, soulful style.

[@genebarr9486]

Thank u !

[@williampatterson40]

Dweezil did that damn good justice ...left nothing to be desired ...his father literally lives in him...proof positive of the power of dna

[@zesuper]

Every moment is delicious. I’m delighted, delirious!

[@sergiobaldi7258]

WOWOW VERSION, MUSIC IS THE BEST !!!!

[@jandejongh]

Thanks! Missing Michael Brecker...

[@hedgy1318]

Very cool

[@erickarpel9463]

Dweezil always has the craziest overdriven tones. Shoutout to his pops for that

[@josephsiciliano3681]

Beautiful.

[@countblue]

exrtaordinaire. Stunning performance of everybody.

[@TheOverlordOfProcrastination]

What a solo from Dweezil....wow!

[@wesforehand278]

Wow. Dweezils solo is unreal.

[@faustopintus2517]

A hymne on Zappa...... thank you folks

[@Ralphcis]

Dweezil is a Amazing Guitarist, got to see him in Houston, last year and wow, Frank taught him well!

[@tixximmi1]

Dweezil taught himself well. But you're right, he did a have a very high bar to achieve. :)

[@rainsburysb]

Superb version, Frank would approve I am sure.

[@sea6bear]

Author Barrow ( zappa bassist) does a nice concert at his alma mater with students... Check it out...

[@julenrojo4624]

Absolutamente grandioso. Enhorabuena.

[@nathanamore8408]

immediate joy

[@paulj0557tonehead]

To Be Frank, This Riff Will Be In My Head For The Rest Of The Day.

[@sthompson4049]

WOW!!!!!!

[@genebarr9486]

Made me cry......

[@rootboycooks]

Sexy saxophone!

[@Peter_B]

the trumpet sounds sexy too, but you didn't mention that, huh? ;-) grtz from Belgium.

[@Peter_B]

@That big one The first or second sax; wich one do you mean? ;-)

[@massapower]

Till this day , no one and I mean no one has even come close to ZAPPA'S genius 😎

[@slamfreepoetry1845]

Captain Beefheart 😃👍

[@chrischoir3594]

great sound, Frank would be proud

[@Sortirai]

Bravo👍

[@michaelledford4751]

The mallets killed this piece given Franks writing style was to use triads which is a much more robust percussion sound .

[@paullevine1813]

Looks like the other two guitar players seemed relived to not have to follow Dweezil's solo..

[@allenhanford]

Not everyone has Steve Vai and Eddie Van Halen hanging around the house.

[@clausbachmann6568]

Frank: Make free sessions with Dweezil. You'd be proud and astonished...💪👍

[@MRFUCR]

I can see uncle frank up there smiling down with the biggest of grins ,yeah fine chops son ,lol

[@markwiitanen8949]

i bumped it it up to 1.25 speed. a little better me thinks.

[@danmartinazzi]

❤

[@joeybenoit6269]

I was living in San Jose 1969. I thought Jimmy lives guitar on fire at Monterey Pop?

[@MrTimwingate]

the second tenor sax, he was feeling it. But overall would Frank approve???? not enough 'spunk'! as for the lady in the re trouser suit, all hetro's are in love.

[@namcheshep696]

There were too many flubs on all counts for Frank to approve. I think it was nerves. Gotta be intimidating to tackle this stuff with Dweezil 5 feet from you. Nice effort tho.

[@Ziktoss]

The sax player kinda stole the show tbh

[@SimiBowe]

I hear his father in him. Arrangement ....how his father would would likr it...

[@chipinchina]

This is good, but everyone in the group Dweezil chose looks so normal, including Dweezil himelf (though I know looks shouldn't count, and we're living in different times)

[@lemonlover6559]

Doesn't have the heart that it should have, and I know that Dweezil has been through tough times with his brother Amet and the rights of Frank's music. Mom and brother put some royal screws to this guy, such a shame.

[@smwrbd]

That's just, like your opinion man...

[@renevargas6295]

Hot legs... I Mean hot sax.

[@xwarx1000]

Love Dweez playing ( great tone)but this version of "black napkin" is very subdued( night clubish),FZ on- the- edge kinda tension is missing.

[@michaelcontreras148]

I think he plays better guitar than his father did

[@danhthomas]

Michael Contreras I never had the guts to say that but Dweezil is the best guitarist

[@bogthing1]

The kids done good. Wished ol' Dweez had opened in a more laceratin' fashion, ala Frank, but tasty nonetheless.

[@oakenshanks]

get your shoes and socks on people.. its just right around the corner... i think Dwe is actually gotten better than his dad on the guitar... imo

[@javimiami92]

So..... DOES humor belong in music?

[@mawangdwei3866]

No, of course not.

[@grandudetonesnob7107]

The humor in the music helps lesser musicians such as I to not feel like morons for not being able to play Frank's music ourselves.. Thanks so much for that, Frank!

[@mom24boybarians]

As usual, the bass player is ignored. He hardly even makes it into a background shot.

[@tixximmi1]

Same on Pygmy. The bass player is somewhat ignored. Great catch there Mom.

[@mss11235]

Frank often relied HEAVILY on bass players defining the tonal center and rarely allowed them freedom to deviate from the pedals and vamps. Check out two of his pieces "Beat It With Your Fist" and "Republicans" for examples of two different bassists trying to make the most of those restrictions. My favorite Zappa album, Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, is an exception and has killer bass all over it.

[@Hermes1548]

He plays better than his father. Of course, Zappa was a composer, not a guitar player.

[@tixximmi1]

Frank was everything. I do hope everyone can be better than Zappa. Look at all the great music there would be.

[@MICKEYISLOWD]

This music is drivel and the guitar solo part was a little tasteless also. Two chords throughout leaves the ears feeling not so good also. Sorry fans but with all those instruments and talented performers it left me feeling deflated...saving grace I switched of when I realised the music was going nowhere really slowly! The dark exotic girl and the other one are very beautiful though.

[@Teddytenor]

You are drivel....music is about sound and mood.Because you do not like it does not mean it is drivel.

[@smwrbd]

Bye Felicia

[@MrStevemtbeauty]

Well, nice they play the music of FZ, but I think this is way too conventional, to harmless ! It's not rebellious - FZ would have been bored!

[@jandejongh]

Well, I guess it sure lacks a Vinnie C. and Patrick O'H. But Frank must have raised his eyebrows during Dweezil's solo. D*mn, he's rhythmically all over the place... Think of the impact it must have on the young talents in the orchestra...

[@jacquescarrier9713]

Sadly , very shy musician whit low skill.... sorry....

[@gnpd07]

Don't be sorry, with practice, you will come out of your shell and gain more skills.

[@jacquescarrier9713]

@@gnpd07 Do not take my comment as just negative, it must also be understood that these young people had to be really stressful because they were working with Mr.Zappa

[@harrybarnhill8029]

First off i love zappa and dweezil and think these students playing franks music is awesome, but i have to say its the slowest most boring live performance of black napkins ive ever heard! Still love it just less than other performances

[@RobertJackson-rojack]

cro magnon is perfect name for you and your opinion

[@harrybarnhill8029]

@@RobertJackson-rojack is that an insult? I could not tell with all that smug about, you should escalate your attack now as im going back to tend the fire in my cave!! Love you!!!

[@javimiami92]

I agree, you’re a mook.

[@harrybarnhill8029]

@@javimiami92 what are you on about? Oh yeah children playing awesome music slow, its fantastic, but slower than usual, its great but slower than the other performances i have seen, did i mention it is awesome but slow, maybe its played slow to give low level beginners a chance at a more simple tune from Zappa, lets get them to play Dupree's paradise or the chrome plated megaphone of destiny or king kong or g spot tornado or zombiewoof... but im a racial slur aimed at polynesians, you should find the biggest samoan you can find and ask him how he feels about the term mook!

[@planetmusic11]

Dweezil you killed me exactly like you Dear Father used to kill me and i'am still alive :))

[@lucalone]

Sublime live version !

[@krsna1961]

Good to see the younger generation performing uncle Franks music in their own innovative style

[@MauroLottici]

Dweezil Zappa plays the legendary Gibson "Roxy" guitar from his father

[@surfdigby]

It's not the original Roxy. The original got badly damaged and Frank put a big black scratchplate on it that covered most of the body.

[@Nonexistanthuman]

I believe it’s the 2013 reissue of a replica of FZ’s. Its a nice guitar doubt I’d ever have one

[@christophersleight19]

When George Duke went to work with (not for, but with) Frank. Frank asked George to do a simple little Doo Woop run. George replied "I can't do that" Frank, "why, is it beneath you?". George, at that moment George got it. Frank Zappa, whether it be an extremely emotional yet simple 2 chord progression or a "Black Page" Intricate, abrupt time change, multiple time change more note per line than seems humanly possible. (For those of you who are thinking "Black Page" was one piece with 2 parts) Yes it was, I was fascinated to learn it's also a reference to a musicians nightmare of music too difficult for them to play. Folks, Frank Zappa is was unlike any other musician. And the solo Dweezil did in this performance brought me to tears, gut wrenching in the best way. Thank you. John 14:6

[@christophersleight19]

@Martin G , I agree. Frank actually (I believe) was a Satanist. My Truth scripture address at the end, was for any other person that may read it. Frank was angry at everything and everyone.

[@christophersleight19]

@Martin G , thank you for your comment. Martin, I may get a little lengthy on this so forgive me. Martin I know better now than to say that I loved Franks music. As a musician and an artist, I believe that Frank Zappa was the most gifted in my lifetime. Now sixty-three years. Listening to his music, I was often brought to tears. I have actually thought about contacting Dweezil to see if I could discuss his father's beliefs.

[@christophersleight19]

@Martin G , Martin this is fascinating. The "AI" would not let me write you. The computer kept erasing things that I was writing. (Have you seen videos of people asking the different Central Computers like, "Alexis", I have forgotten the rest. The people in the videos will ask a series of questions about, Budda, Mohammed, etc. The computer gives a descriptive answer. Then they will ask who is JESUS? The computer will not answer or says it doesn't understand the question. I thought that's what was happening to my reply to you) So I gave up. I had no idea it went through, Praise GOD. Thanks for the very enjoyable exchange.

[@christophersleight19]

@Martin G Isaiah 26:12 Amen

[@thefullmoongamer]

Frank would be so proud! Good job Dweezil!

[@antonioselarom]

It's Incredible that so many people ignores the existence of these music, But it's OK, Just for us whose deserves