Roxy & Elsewhere - Frank Zappa and The Mothers - Why hear it?
It's packed with feverishly complicated compositions with both Chester and Ralph Humphreys on drums. Horror movie pastiche 'Cheepnis' has a funky groove. The talents of both Chester and percussionist Ruth Underwood are showcased on 'Don't You Ever Wash That Thing'. Chester's drum solo is dizzying. Key trads: 'Cheepnis', 'Don't You Ever...'
One Size Fits All - Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Why hear it?
About as accessible as Zappa ever gets. Chester powers through the labyrinthine arrangement of 'Andy'. 'San Ber'dino' and 'Can't Afford No Shoes' are fine examples of Zappa's twisted rock'n'roll. The mammoth 'Inca Roads' boasts dazzling percussive interplay between Ruth underwood and Chester. Key tracks: 'San Ber'dino', 'Inca Roads'

Joe's Garage Act 1 - Frank Zappa - Why hear it?
If you can get past Zappa's outrageous lyrics, there is a lot of great playing. The music is as densely arranged as ever from the prolific guitarist. 'Catholic Girls' has a swing break in the middle, there is disco in 'Wet T-Shirt Nite', and Colaiuta's fills throughut the album are inventive, musical and technically precise. Key Tracks: 'Catholic Girls', 'Joe's Garage'
Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar - Frank Zappa - Why hear it?
Zappa put the spotlight on his fretboard virtuosity with this collection of guitar solos, removed from the songs they were once a part of. Colaiuta gets to play his heart out, matching Zappa's excesses with his own polyrhythmic inventions. On 'Hog Heaven' Colaiuta plays a heavy beat under Zappa's manic shredding. KeyTracks: 'Shut Up N Play Yer Guitar'

"The drum legend recalls his incredible career with Frank Zappa, Herbie Hancock, Jeff Beck and more, and talks about being back behind the kit and on the road with Sting."

Source: Vitaly Zaremba 

Joe's Garage - Frank Zappa - Why hear it?
Zappa's a tough nut to crack as a listener; even more so if you're a drummer. Vinnie's incredible musical brain meant he was right at home with the complex arrangements of Zappa's 1979 rock opera, and on challenging tracks like 'Keep It Greasy', he grooves, creates and blows minds. Key Track: 'Keep it Greasy'

Waka/Jawaka - Frank Zappa - Why hear it?
Aynsley's drumming perfect for Zappa's jazz phase. 'Big Swifty' is jazz fusion, big, brassy and shifting in time signatures - an improvisational playground for Zappa and his carefully chosen band. Aynsley proves he's equal to anything Frank could throw at him; check out the solo in the title track. Key Track: 'Waka Jawaka'

Source: Vitaly Zaremba