Live album · 1991
The Ark
- Released
- 16 July 1991
- Label
- Essential! Records
- Catalogue no.
- ESMCD 957
- Tracklist
- 6 tracks
- Length
- 51:51
- Country
- GB
“The Ark” is a live album by The Mothers of Invention, released in 1991 on Essential! Records. The original release has 6 tracks with a running time of 51:51. The line-up features Art Tripp (drums (drum set)), Bunk Gardner (woodwind), Buzz Gardner (trumpet), Don Preston (keyboard) and Frank Zappa (guitar).
Who played on The Ark
- Art Tripp drums (drum set) all tracks
- Bunk Gardner woodwind all tracks
- Buzz Gardner trumpet all tracks
- Don Preston keyboard all tracks
- Frank Zappa guitar all tracks
- Ian Underwood woodwind, keyboard all tracks
- Jimmy Carl Black drums (drum set) all tracks
- Roy Estrada electric bass guitar all tracks
- Jim “Motorhead” Sherwood baritone saxophone
Tracklist
- 1 Big Leg Emma — Frank Zappa 4:33
- 2 Some Ballet Music 7:14
- 3 Status Back Baby — Frank Zappa 5:55
- 4 Valarie 3:53
- 5 My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama — Frank Zappa 6:50
- 6 Uncle Meat / King Kong (medley) — Frank Zappa 23:26
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Ark?
The line-up of The Ark includes Art Tripp (drums (drum set)), Bunk Gardner (woodwind), Buzz Gardner (trumpet), Don Preston (keyboard), Frank Zappa (guitar), Ian Underwood (woodwind, keyboard), Jimmy Carl Black (drums (drum set)) and Roy Estrada (electric bass guitar).
Which label released The Ark?
The Ark was released in 1991 on Essential! Records (ESMCD 957).
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