Tour guest Ray White, who was periodically in and out of Frank’s band in the 70s and 80s, was then introduced and the band riddled the audience with "City of Tiny Lites," a smashing rendition of "Pygmy Twylyte" (which recalled the version on You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore, Vol. 2) and a punchy rendition of “Carolina Hardcore Ecstasy,” which White belted out fervently. White would then yield to the video specter of Frank for “Dumb All Over,” the Zappa anthem warning against racism, religious zealots and holy wars. It's as true today as it was when it was first recorded.

Dweezil then pulled the spotlight back to the group, shuffling through the thorny "What's New in Baltimore" before the mid-set classic "Dupree's Paradise" nearly threatened to collapse the pavilion. Each ZPZ member was featured through the 20-minute-plus reading, including keyboardist Arntz on melodica and magnificent ad hoc vocals by White. Several other audience favorites followed, leading to White’s watershed recital, "The Legend of the Illinois Enema Bandit." Dweezil evoked Frank's solo from the Zappa in New York album by utilizing heavy echo and reverb to his guitar. Super tasty.

I'd like to think that Frank would have approved, at least in that instance.

With an encore that included more vintage video of Frank on “Cosmik Debris,” “Muffin Man” and the stunning “G-Spot Tornado,” the 165-minute set was over as quick as it began. "G-Spot Tornado" in particular was done in an awe-inspiring arrangement, considering that FZ realized the original composition on the synclavier. In the end, this tribute was fitting, appropriate, sonically solid, exquisitely tasty and masterfully done. I’m sure Dweezil won’t keep this gig going forever – nothing this good lasts that long – but one more crack at a show this good seemed to be the call of the night. We can hope.