The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra will present “The Jazz Unit Plays The Grand Wazoo--The Music of Frank Zappa" on May 2 and 3 at the Cleveland Bop Stop. The Jazz Unit won the Award of Achievement in Popular Music from Northern Ohio Live in 2003 for their last performance of Zappa's music. Some of the most accomplished musicians on the local scene will participate in these performances, including saxophonist Howie Smith, guitarist Bob Fraser, and Artistic Director Jack Schantz. The Frank Zappa music that will be performed was transcribed and arranged by bassist Dave Morgan, and includes such classics as Peaches en Regalia, The Black Page, Sofa, and Sinister Footware.
The Cleveland Bop Stop is a 120-seat venue located 2920 Detroit Rd. in Cleveland. Advance tickets are $30 and are available by calling the CJO Ticket Line at 216-521-2540. Interested fans should reserve tickets early as these shows will sell out fast!
For more information contact All About Jazz.
