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The Abnuceals Emuukha Electric Symphony Orchestra was a group of Hollywood session musicians organized by Frank Zappa in 1967 to record music for his first solo album Lumpy Gravy. Some of these musicians are thought to have worked together in various combinations under the leadership of Ken Shroyer as far back as 1959. However, it was Zappa who gave them the name several years later. Lumpy Gravy peaked at 159 on the Billboard 200 in 1968.

In 1975, Zappa organized another group using the same name which involved a few of the same musicians. This group recorded music for his album Orchestral Favorites, released in 1979.

Musician credits for Lumpy Gravy

Notes

1. Gongs, Bells, Vibes, Marimba, Timpani, Timbales & assorted insanity
2. Flute, Bass Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, English Horn, Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet, Alto Sax, Bass Sax, Bassoon & Contrabassoon

References

1. Ulrich, Charles (July 29, 2009). "Frank Zappa and The Abnuceals Emuukha Electric Orchestra". fzpomd.net. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
2. "the abnuceals emuukha electric symphony orchestra". www.united-mutations.com. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
3. Albertos, Román García. "Waka/Jawaka: Notes & Comments". www.donlope.net. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
4. "The Abnuceals Emuukha Electric Symphony Orchestra And Chorus | Biography, Music & News". Billboard.
5. Frank Zappa (2019). "Orchestral Favorites 40th Anniversary". Zappa Records. Recorded at Royce Hall, UCLA, Los Angeles, September 17–19, 1975
6. ^ Frank Zappa (1985). Lumpy Gravy (liner notes). Recorded in February 1967, 1984 Remix By Bob Stone. Barking Pumpkin Records; Rykodisc.

• Disbanded American orchestras
• Frank Zappa
• Musical groups established in 1967
• 1967 establishments in California