Ruth Underwood

A Frank Zappa show goes far beyond a mere concert – it is an experience… a flight of improvisation, musicianship, and cerebral cynicism. An unparalleled composer and guitarist, Zappa redefined rock ʻnʼ roll paradigms by introducing his favourite influences from classical music, jazz, blues, doowop, traditional and non-traditional music. Roxy The Movie, filmed over three nights in December 1973,...

The unsung genius and underrated musicianship of Frank Zappa is shown in the making of two classic albums that blended melodies, ballads and blues.