As far as free Jazz goes: IMO the whole concept of NAMING a free jazz peice does not make much sense. Especially if the piece is totally improvised. As such the artist can do one of two things. He/She can give the piece a name like 'movement 1' or he/she can make up a name based on anything he/she pleases. If you find the name silly thats of no consequence. Whats in a name anyways? At what point does it matter? It probably matters to some academic who feels uncomfortable giving a band named "Baby-rape Arkestra" (to use one of your egs.) a favorable review. As far as Mr. Zappa is concerned: Yes great composer....blah blah blah. I think he used "silly names" as a means of humour and i think he took a particular delight in doing things differently. IMO Zappa was making social commentary. Zappa's music (for me at least) brings the question of what is serious music into question. Is his music not serious because he uses "silly names"? or because he performed predominantly in rock settings rather than classical theatres? Are the dots on paper themselves serious? But not the lyrics or fashion in which they're performed? Who gets to decide what is serious anyways? Clearly its not me. my 2 pennies worth. peace. _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963