Frank Zappa & Eddie Jobson - Black Napkins solos - 1976

[@paulleahy1147]

Was here for this concert. Still remember how great it was. There’s hardly a day goes by when I don’t listen to FZ; truly enduring, timeless compositions.

[@Rupert14]

Me too. Those were the days.

[@theesbband]

I got to know Eddie pretty well when he was in Curved Air with my best friend Mike Wedgwood. We even recorded a version of "Let It Be" for fun after a CA gig at the Rainbow in London! Such a lovely guy and only 17 when he recorded Air Cut with CA. Saw this band in London and found myself sitting next to Mike Paxman of Judie Tzuke fame. What an incredible night. How good is this playing, from everybody?

[@llawfhionn]

This is much more mellow and jazzy than the performances of subsequent years. I love the way Frank allowed each band to re-invent his tunes.

[@willemvandeveen2604]

Saw Frank 3 times in Rotterdam in the early eighties! What a eye and ear opening concerts these were! I love this version of Black Napkins so much! I think Eddie nailed it to perfection! Frank is according to me playing Pink Napkins! Shit I miss this guy still every day!

[@hoedanook8181]

I might have been sitting next to you those 3 times ....

[@arbleep7856]

@@hoedanook8181 me too...

[@Ahmediter]

First time someone was better than Frank... Eddie s violon's here is one of the most beautiful thing I have ever heard

[@artrock5741]

First rock violinist inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - the great Eddie Jobson!!! (2019)

[@ericesco607]

That is soooo Great to hear never knew that! Good for him. Congrats His album Zinc is totally one of a kind.

[@triplettam]

You know, when you talk about the greatest guitarists of all time, everyone mentions Jimi, Eddiie, Page, Stevie . . . but then someone says "Frank." And everyone goes: "Oh, yeah." I just don't understand why Frank is a sidenote. One of the best musicians--OF ANY KIND--ever.

[@Joepepelombardo]

Hi how have you been i can't send you any messages but I'm still kicking,Still love me FZ

[@josephlombardo8725]

Hey Trip how ya been bro?

[@kerbygator]

Frank wasn't mainstream, so I think that's why. He was more of a musicians, musician. Great, but not in it for the money. He was a true artist. He mentored and made musicians famous, once they left his band. I saw him 5 times in Chicago in the 70's with friends. Always a great time.

[@Biancarenee3]

How did you know that honey, I stayed more than a month with this band and I was not uncomfortable with the lyrics it was the actions I wasnt so sure about. Frank music was phenomal

[@SexonToastable]

lady bianca!!!!!!!!!

[@kanasatka1]

Love this version and Eddie’s violin playing.

[@JFROXY]

Magnificent! This is from the Boston October 76 show. My fav version of my fav Zappa instrumental song. EJ is awesome...ex Roxy man of course ;)

[@jaygold9923]

i saw a bunch of shows in 1976. eddie jobson's violin has the nicest sound. thanks!

[@duster71]

Lived just outside NYC,saw everything Frank did from 74 on. Was at the famous Ritz show,every Halloween.

[@sheldonwheaton881]

Oh you lucky bastard!🗿

[@ministrychicago1]

Frank has SOOOOOOOO many Awesome tunes.... But This is my Favorite. LOVE hearing live versions of this tune. :)

[@jameselliott5390]

saw frank on all his English tours so good man if you don't like this you don't like music

[@ericpelky1246]

james elliott Peace brother, I'm sure I know what you mean. I'm a listener to the Zappa! I'm 31, never really got the chance to see Frank play. Always a true grit artist in my opinion that I've respected immensely. peace

[@duster71]

Franks solos can be so different on the same song. It just makes me cry to think he's been gone for so long,at least i got to see him over 20 times.

[@Abdorabbihi]

FZ's style is unique. I can listen to many tunes from differt artists and I can easily recognise him between millions. R.I.P. your music will exist for ever.

[@zscheuch]

Frank was a 'Musician's Musician'. Most of his musical constructions are brilliant with a lyrical bent towards the absurdities of our reality with a some funny, yet true insights into life. He wrote and wrote then wrote some more. Then he would rearrange the pieces as not to get bored. Everyone surely is entitled to each others choice of music on whatever level. As for me, Frank Zappa gets my vote on the highest level. He's a hard act to follow!

[@takidigits13]

This is my favorite version of this song.

[@zappalaney]

hello from an about to be snowed in ,blizzardy tulsa , oklahoma , the offcial recording grounds of "hog heaven" 10-18-80 my first FZ show ever when i was a young 17..yeah i was there anyway ...i hear ya man ,but i doubt this gray earth will EVER realize what a genius FZ was and still is to this day ..........it's sad to think of just how many humans may NEVER even hear an FZ song , let alone be able to appreciate all he gave to us stay warm my friend and keep in touch ...........laney' :)

[@rappidog]

Thanks for posting this. I saw Frank at Bingley Hall Stafford with Eddie (and he wasn't kidding). It certainly brings back memories

[@blown2000f150]

Thanks for the memory. I was at this concert.

[@nelsonvaillancourt5853]

Merci pour cette belle zique que j'écoute depuis 50 ans.

[@triplettam]

Every musician who played with Frank came out a better musician. He was a tutor, a mentor and an absolute genius.

[@llawfhionn]

I certainly love the delicate touches of this version!

[@bert_beyens]

This was also in BRUSSELS in 1976 and just one of the memorable highlights.

[@rherbert57]

I should have made the Jobson to Zappa connection a long time ago. The next little while, I'll be finding out all I can about them. Much more respect for both of them now.

[@estvan56]

@triplettam Good point about Zappa not being mentioned among the greats on radio. Ever notice when they talk about the 60's or do a Beatles special, Zappa's never mentioned. "Kill Ugly Radio".

[@MatChew75]

Hes right up there w/ luc ponty. Frank and his music It's timeless Always brings tears to my eyes How cool it is And people that just don't get it ......Now that's their loss. It's the greatest thing that ever happened to me. FZ brought me out of the doldrums of my life and I understand now. Thanks

[@blown2000f150]

I saw him in 76' at the Music Hall in Boston. I can't remember who else was on the bill. It was an awesome show.

[@JuanECamba]

This is the best solo of Violin in the whole Rock History. I'm in tears.

[@Ahmediter]

Yeah this is something else I think all mankind should listen to this

[@morbidmanmusic]

only for you. Jean Luc Ponty has several to offer up ... "best" .. why believe you..?

[@lawla76]

i second that

[@Jack-vy6uo]

There's also Sugarcane Harris and L.Shankar to consider!!

[@dimitriosmarlas746]

Simply wonderful music. Jobson rules with Zappa.

[@pacwest1000]

Thank god I got to see him in Seattle, Paramount theatre in 1984.

[@SkinoGreeneVu]

the drummer is fucking boss for those rhythms during the violin solo

[@JimGeigerMusic]

Jobson and Bozzio took the "Ceasar's Palace Blues" intro from this.

[@leemaples1806]

excellent example of playing under and within the band as it goes. not a single note playing over the band, unlike your normal everyday guitar solo. brilliant stuff

[@cdriss]

Increvable, l'ami Zappa !!!!

[@ledivo59]

... oh Eddie! The violin-wizard! Grrrrrrrrrrreat!!!

[@dylandd100]

Frank just had the right perspective, at the right time. There was no cosmic intervention ,no grand wazoo, he is made of me and you. He just had the gumption to believe that in the short time he had, his voice deserved to be heard. We all have a voice , he just made his that little bit louder and we are all the better for it !

[@joethelionjoethelion]

Brilliant violin solo Eddie!

[@giovannoniperry]

at last count i own 77 of francesco zappia's vinyls.Now if you like Eddie Jobson,you should check out what he did with UK!!!!!!What Frank achieved in his sadly shortened life couldn't be done.In my opinion,the most dedicated musician of all time bar none.Thankfully his music lives on thru his son not to mention Steve Vai, Mike Keneely & a handful of others.Great post!!!!!

[@drumbo62]

Bozzio…. where that snare lands…..favorite Zappa drummer 🥁

[@danielperaltaruiz2418]

Se juntaron dos genios de la música. 👍

[@DrumSolVanIsle]

If I may say, its very good to hear this music.

[@chriskerfot4531]

70's are magics

[@Joepepelombardo]

This vershin is beatiful. Gid a lot of people still dont what there missing.

[@joethelionjoethelion]

This is his best work

[@triplettam]

@timmo1782 And thank you "this person,' I had never heard this and I'm a fan of both Frank and Eddie. Slainte.

[@nukiepoo]

Marvelous

[@dharr0]

He is now coming out with a new band - UKZ with former members of King Crimson, etc. Check it out - there is a video on KZbin under UKZ-Radiation and a tour starting in New York

[@catfdljws]

The picture of Eddie with the violin for most of this vid was taken from his time with Jethro Tull on the 'A' tour. Tull/Fairport bass Chris Pegg is behind him.

[@bogeybast]

I think his name is Dave?

[@wigginsdesign]

Yeh this was the second time I saw Zappa. Very different than 74 but with all these young newcomers in the 4 piece Zoot Allures group. haha! Another great Zappa moment!

[@RamblinroseInfo]

most excellent!!!!!!!

[@Riazor1370]

Violin version of black napkins, other than trumpets, keyboard,and guitars. Awesome!

[@HiitsmeMOA]

@timmo1782 please do add the other bits!! This is great stuff!!!

[@cquerales]

Wow Jobson played for Tull , Zappa, UK, Roxy Music.. am I missing any band? I also loved his solo work

[@harpermccully]

He played for Yes (early 80’s) and King Crimson (USA in 75)

[@artrock5741]

His first early Prog band (1972 at age 17) was Curved Air - the same band that launched Stewart Copeland of The Police.

[@triplettam]

I really miss Frank. I turn on "rock" radio these day and--except for a few bands like Tool--nobody is doing anything interesting. At least that the radio moguls allow us to hear. I'm really happy that Dweezil is doing his Zappa on Zappa. Frank can't die. He won't really be appreciared until 2025.

[@Jack-vy6uo]

It's 2023 and it still hasn't happened!!

[@johnr.773]

Zoot Allures in Paris has a great version of this. Hard to find boot

[@dagorairan4203]

Muy fuerte niveles increibles de persuacion musical solo zapa podria generar tal desiveles musicales con ayuda de uno de los mejores tecladistas de todos los tiempos virtusismo puro

[@roachrip]

sweet!!

[@georgeschwarz6123]

almost 60,000 views, and not ONE dislike!!! That says it all Zappa lives!!!

[@JohnLloydDavis]

You will make some body hit that dislike putting comments like that....there you go!

[@leonakita]

Frank Zappa is Crappa!

[@andresherndandez5416]

Eddy jobson un fenomeno.

[@lennonzappa71]

I've noticed a lot of comments below about Zappa not being mentioned, or featured; when a documentary about the '60's comes on. And how come you never hear his music on "classic radio" stations? And when a film comes out that takes place in the '60's, you can bet your bottom dollar it will feature "White Rabbit", "All Along the Watchtower", and "Born to Be Wild" in the soundtrack-but never Zappa...or Quicksilver Messenger Service, Moby Grape, or Captain Beefheart, for that matter.

[@squanto2]

Jeeezis. I miss Our Friend Frank.

[@triplettam]

@Gregorypeckory Wow. Ageed. Jerry was/is a genius. Do you have his Flock stuff? Amazing.

[@producerlp]

OMG!

[@ZAPPATIKLOVERS]

éternél !!!!!

[@Terezappa]

una joya ...

[@MatChew75]

Eddie is incredible he is so underrated!!!!! I think that Frank gave him a lot of crap ; just messing with him all the time it was harmless fun. Frank had fun with everybody. Eddie was with Roxy Music David Bowie and UK I think he even did some stuff with Eno and Fripp. But Zappa new how incredible he was. Their solos together is some of the coolest in the Zappa era. I love that lineup.

[@triplettam]

@loislombardo Okay. The people who come here and seek out his music and comment are probably not who I'm talking about. but her's what I mean. Frank is hardly ever played on the radio. And when I go to friends houses who have his music, they generally don't play it because Frank's music command attention. Consequently, he's not part of the playlist of our collective minds. So, when discussions are had about the greatest bands of all time, his name rarely comes up. Go to 2nd part of reply below.

[@yvancloutier1832]

Watching it

[@4amsolo]

shame this ended just as Frank was getting started. Have you posted the rest of it? Is this version on a boot?

[@SteveSparx]

Luv Zoot

[@NoelGrassy]

jancivil, w/ each of your examples I sometimes find myself wishing they'd all slow down so I could soak up the brilliant note choices and unmatched phrasing that goes by in a flurry. Those 3 men are the reason I won't be bringing an axe up to Hebbinz. Of course Chad & Vinnie will be spread a little thin but Chester, Tony & Billy will be "dialogging" so no complaints from me an' Jeebuz [who uses a capo like Iceman Collins]. Fuhreelz!

[@SteveSparx]

PINK!!!

[@GaryIno]

Damn..........

[@mellotronin54]

Zappa/ Fripp that would have been a great collaboration,

[@triplettam]

@timmo1782 Please do. These are two of my favorite musicians.

[@Joepepelombardo]

@triplettam this is still st the top trip

[@Joepepelombardo]

@triplettam Why 2025 i appreciate him now?

[@0marylene]

When two geniuses meet ...

[@helicon07]

mp3 link? i wanna have this.

[@sheldonwheaton881]

Frank& two thirds of UK. What more could you want?🗿

[@fadethetrade]

something happened with zappa and jobson and frank didnt want to talk about it in an interview.

[@artrock5741]

Yeah, Jobson bailed after a short time to form 'UK' with Holdsworth, Bruford & Wetton. Most musicians, including Bozzio, were 'let go' from Zappa's band when Frank chose to make the change, very few players left of their own accord. But there can't have been any hard feelings 'cos I read that Frank showed up at the studio playback of the first 'UK' album in London.

[@narozzz]

@timmo1782 - "It's not often you hear Frank solo in this style." Wow, you're not kidding. There's an almost Kind of Blue - type of feel to his playing here. It so quietly, introspectively emotive. Normally I'm one of those musically illiterate bastards who thinks the MOI records are his greatest achievements. Yet I could listen to "Aja" all day and night. Funny how that works......

[@DavidKinner]

@GDarkstar74 Zappa yes, but Steely Dan?! Have you ever heard Robert Fripp, and all of his projects?! He is like the other Zappa with Zappa still on top, and much further progressing in music.

[@Satiaraha]

is in which of all Frank's live performances can find this? because i have The You Can't do that on stage Series and it's totally different. thank for the help.

[@johnr.773]

Zoot Allures in Paris.. Boot

[@triplettam]

@loislombardo Frank should always be near the top. I'll be honest with you. I'm guilty of it. All my records are in storage; I just have a couple CDs packed in a closet and Zappa plays Zappa. I was looking up UK and Eddie Jobson and this song was recommended. I had never heard it, but I remember thinking: " I always forget how damn good Frank was." I know not everybody overlooks him, certainly not you and I'm glad about that. But he belongs on jukeboxes and radios so that everyone can hear him.

[@triplettam]

@dopeurwhatuuse Yep. And it's even better now.

[@Joepepelombardo]

@triplettam all i can say is your %100 right

[@senna01]

@triplettam I guess people just don't take the time to listen to his stuff, cause he doesn't fit in with the others' soloing-philosophy style. He took a completely different approach, unappreciated by most of the "wow, what a sweet lick" kind of people.

[@pubmasterj]

There is a boot ouyt there with Frank and Eddie doing this little ditty. The album is "Titties and Beer...Zoot Allures in PARIS. I will try to get it up on the tube. It is an even better versionn than this.

[@fadethetrade]

timmo, do you have the stink foot poodle lecture version on this night in boston?

[@zolarczakl3880]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ7UnZ-NeMaWhJI The entire early show.

[@Joepepelombardo]

@senna01 we meet again do u come here often lol

[@triplettam]

@loislombardo Well, my friend, you are in a minority. His kind of music, as you know, wasn't just kind of good or catchy. It was brilliant. He was a classical composer. He wrote out all the parts for every instrument and came up with concepts that even I or my friends don't fully understand. I just picked 2025 because that's when I felt our obsession with drum machines and image and minimalism will end and somebody might just look back and see what great artist could have been overlooked. SC

[@triplettam]

@zappalaney Just a bit of hyperbole there, friend. What I meant was that in 2025--or years in the future from when he recorded--society in general will catch up to his genius, like they did with, oh, Van Gogh or others. I mean he has a huge fan base, but except for them, he's never included in the conversation of the "greatest." But then I see what's on MTV these days and say: "Nah. We're just lucky to have gotten to know him at all." Slainte.

[@BARRIEMOREBARLOW]

Is there a video associated with this?

[@worldcitizengrendel]

@DavidKinner ZAPPA & FRIPP are the real KINGS. Steely Dan is not the same, though great. There are many others much better: HOLDSWORTH, METHENY, HOWE, HILLAGE, HACKETT, Bill NELSON... INCREDIBLE violin solo by Eddie JOBSON, my fav. "Black Napkins" version, AMAZING.

[@markpearson1006]

is the guitar soloist Ray White?

[@zolarczakl3880]

Ray White was, indeed, in the band but the guitar solo is pure Frank.

[@zolarczakl3880]

@@Thomas-zb2pv Ray White wasn't soloing in that '76 band. More like rhythm only. That was Frank, baby!

[@ufodude1000]

i played guitar for 20yrs im 43 yrs old never was a fan,what am i missing with his music, I don't smoke weed could this be why,or did i just miss the time by being a child in the 70's?I still think its sounds like noise.trying to get into it thow.

[@dougklatt2202]

Greg H try smoking a little. not a lot. just a little. it helps define life in a different perspective.

[@scottmills1065]

Greg H When you come out of your music coma you will see (and hear) the light ! Just keep listening. Try Grand Wazoo, Hot Rats, Sleep Dirt, One Size Fits All .... just to orient yo-self, brother.

[@IronChef3]

+Scott Mills www.theonion.com/article/frank-zappa-fan-thinks-you-just-havent-heard-the-r-4644

[@slumpytube]

+Greg H Watch A Token Of His Extreme on DVD...on tonight of all nights, 22 years gone, watch that DVD man, you'll get it if you just keep watching, every band had their own sound and direction, maybe you haven't heard the one for you :)

[@danrease7505]

+Greg H Might be a generational thing. I mean this music reminds me of walking the campus of U of Md at night the college radio station so hip to what was cool back then. It was like a sound track of your life back then to me at least. Playing Black Napkins the teenage acoustic version on the broadwalks of the Maryland Shore.

[@timmo1782]

I just wanted to showcase the pink napkins section, not often you hear Frank solo in this style. This is all I have posted (so far?), and yep it's from an 'audience recording'.