Frank Zappa (December 21 1940 – December 4 1993) is one of the twentieth century’s most important composers. His works of more than eighty albums is by far the most voluminous and versatile of the entire generation Rock – encompassing of course Jazz as well as avant-garde, contemporary classical and orchestral music!

In 1966 he released his monumental “Freak Out”, being the first ever artist to debut with a double album. Therefore, by 2016 it’s been fifty trips around the sun since Zappa entered the big scene. An Appropriate anniversary to acknowledge his emormous legacy! And who would be as fit to do so as the incredible musicians he himself had recruited for his band?
As Banned From Utopia – referring to Frank Zappa’s album “The Man From Utopia” – a whole bunch of his most popular collaborators are back to turn the complexity of his compositions from syllabus material at the music academies into blistering experiences in the world’s concert venues again. Including Ray White and Bobby Martin, two lead singers who were held in high esteem by the great master for many years. Or Tom Fowler, the man who opened Frank’s door for three brothers before he went on to become Ray Charles’ last bass player for well over a decade.

Banned From Utopia please the connoisseurs and convert the curious into dedicated fans. Having played on innumerable Mothers / Zappa albums, the musicians of this virtuoso fusion ensemble are performing classics from all the creative eras of their tireless mentor. Suffused with the authenticity of their deep Zappa history.

They can do that on stage still. And there’s no way of getting closer to the original!