This episode’s discography: 0:00 – An Intro to Frank Zappa  |  4:50 – 200 Motels  (1971)  |  16:15 – Just Another Band From LA (1972)  |  26:30 – Waka/Jawake (1972)  |  33:18 – The Grand Wazoo (1972)  |  38:22 – Over-Nite Sensation (1973)  |  45:15 – Apostrophe (‘) (1974)  |  52:28 – Roxy & Elsewhere (1974)  |  1:00:20 – One Size Fits All (1975)  |  1:09:21 – Bongo Fury (1975)  |  1:16:25 – Zoot Allures (1976)  |  1:24:20 – Zappa In New York (1978)  | 1:36:00 – Outro

Andra Day and The Roots also performed some of Simone’s classic songs after Mary J. Blige inducted the iconic singer.

From the jazz saxophonist’s forthcoming double album, Heaven and Earth, out June 22nd. Plus, he’s announced an extensive world tour.

This episode’s discography: 0:00 – An Intro to Frank Zappa  |  9:24 – Freak Out!  (1966)  |  15:15 – Absolutely Free (1967)  |  20:53 – Lumpy Gravy (1967)  |  25:36 – We’re Only In It For The Money (1968)  |  30:44 – Cruisin’ With Ruben & The Jets (1968)  |  37:34 – Uncle Meat (1969)  |  48:00 – Mothermania (1969)  |  53:40 – Hot Rats (1969)  |  1:00:40 – Burnt Weeny Sandwich (1970)  |  1:06:30 – Weasels Ripped My Flesh (1970)  |  1:14:00 – Chunga’s Revenge (1970)  |  1:21:50 – Fillmore East – June – 1971 (1971)  | 1:31:22 – Outro

The jazz saxophonist and Kendrick Lamar collaborator’s follow-up to last year’s Harmony of Difference EP.

A Tribe Called Quest’s co-founder will lead lessons on the intersection between hip-hop and jazz.

Thrilling improvisational set included Zorn playing a teacup.

The only scheduled performance takes place next week in New York City.

Kendrick associate Terrace Martin will oversee the LP’s production.

Here are about two dozen reasons to visit Memphis, Tennessee in the near future.

The famed Michael Jackson producer makes some brutal comments regarding his first impressions of the Fab Four.