Zappa sideman Allan Zavod dies

The Australian keyboardist and composer Allan Zavod has passed away. He may be best known for being in Frank Zappa's touring band from July to December 1984. 
Zavod also worked with Jean-Luc Ponty, George Benson, Eric Clapton, Duke Ellington and others.
Zavod died at the age of 71.

http://www.noise11.com/news/r-i-p-australian-composer-dr-allan-zavod-1945-2016-20161129

Here is a great interview with Allan Zavod where he speaks a lot about his days with Zappa.