Jazz From Hell is one of Frank Zappa’s most daring and uncompromising works — a fully electronic, Synclavier‑driven exploration of rhythm, texture and controlled chaos. Released in 1986 and later remastered for this 2012 edition, the album pushes the boundaries of composition through intricate digital sequencing, abrupt tonal shifts and Zappa’s unmistakable sense of experimentation. While most of the record is performed entirely on the Synclavier, the live track “St. Etienne” features Zappa on lead guitar alongside Scott Thunes, Chad Wackerman, Bobby Martin, Tommy Mars, Ed Mann, Ray White and Steve Vai. A landmark in avant‑garde electronic music and one of Zappa’s most radical studio statements.
Track Listing
- Night School
- The Beltway Bandits
- While You Were Art II
- Jazz From Hell
- G‑Spot Tornado
- Damp Ankles
- St. Etienne
- Massaggio Galore
Features
- 2012 remastered CD edition
- Zappa Official Release #47
- Synclavier‑based electronic compositions
- Includes the live band performance “St. Etienne”
- Avant‑garde / experimental Zappa era
- US pressing
Information
Artist: Frank Zappa
Title: Jazz From Hell
Format: CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered
Label: Zappa Records
Catalogue Number: ZR 3875
Series: Zappa Official Release #47
Country: US
Released: 30 October 2012
Genre: Electronic / Rock
Style: Avantgarde / Experimental
Condition: New & Sealed
- Artist Frank Zappa
- CD Grading Mint (M)
- Record Label Zappa Records
- Occasion Birthday
- Case Type Jewel Case: Standard
- Inlay Condition Mint (M)
- Colour Multicoloured
- Format CD
- Unit Type Unit
- Release Year 2012
- Style 1980s, Avant-garde, Experimental, Experimental Rock, Progressive Folk, Progressive Rock
- Features Remastered, Sealed
- Performer Orchestra /
- Unit Quantity 1
- Catalogue Number ZR 3875
- Composer /
- Release Title Jazz From Hell
- Case Condition Mint (M)
- Edition Reissue, Remastered
- Type Album
- Producer /
- Era 1980s
- Instrument Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Guitar
- Conductor /
- Genre Rock
- Run Time 2111 Sec
- Country of Origin United States
- EAN 824302387528
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