On May 4, 1979, “DiscReet Records” label released “Orchestral Favorites”, the twenty seventh Frank Zappa album. It was recorded in September 1975, at “Rotce Hall”, UCLA, and was produced by Frank Zappa. The album features instrumental music performed by the 37-piece Abnuceals Emuukha Electric Symphony Orchestra.

Personnel:

• Frank Zappa – vocals, guitar, keyboards
• Mike Lang – keyboards
• Dave Parlato – bass
• Terry Bozzio– drums
• Emil Richards– percussion
• Malcolm McNab– trumpet
• Bruce Fowler– trombone
• Dana Hughes – bass trombone
• David Duke – French horn
• Earle Dumler – oboe
• Joann McNab – bassoon
• Mike Altschul – flute, clarinet
• Ray Reed – flute
• David Shostac – flute
• Bobby Dubow – violin
• John Wittenberg – violin
• Pamela Goldsmith – viola
• Jerry Kessler – cello

Track listing:

All tracks ny Frank Zappa.

1. Strictly Genteel
2. Pedro’s Dowry
3. Naval Aviation in Art
4. Duke of Prunes
5. Bogus Pomp