14. Studio - Waka/Jawaka, Paramount Studios, LA, April 17-31 and May, 1972.[Bizaarre/Reprise Records] July 5 1972.

14. Studio - Waka/Jawaka

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Waka/Jawaka
Studio album by Frank Zappa
Released	July 5, 1972
Recorded	Paramount Studios, LA, April 17-21 and May, 1972
Genre	Jazz fusion, progressive rock, big band
Length	36:08
Label	Bizarre/Reprise
Producer	Frank Zappa
Professional reviews
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Frank Zappa chronology
Just Another Band from L.A. (1972) Waka/Jawaka (1972) The Grand Wazoo (1972)

Waka/Jawaka is an album by Frank Zappa, released in 1972. The album is the jazz-influenced precursor to The Grand Wazoo, and, as the front cover indicates, sequel of sorts to 1969's Hot Rats. Miles Davis's Bitches Brew-era influence is readily apparent on this and its sister album, The Grand Wazoo. The title is an onomatopoetic reference to the rhythmic guitar sound that was becoming popular at the time.

It was reissued in a digitally remastered version on CD by Ryko in 1989 and in 1995.