Lala Sloatman daughter Lula. Sloatman was married to Black Crowes lead singer Chris Robinson from 1996 to 1998 Lala Sloatman Lala Cassandra Sloatman (born October 12, 1970) is an American model, actress and costumer. Her uncle was musician Frank Zappa; her cousins are Ahmet, Diva, Moon and Dweezil Zappa. She is frequently billed by her first name only, and sometimes as Lala Zappa. Born in Winter Park, Florida, Sloatman's first name is the Hawaiian form of Laura. Her father is second-generation Marine John Sloatman III, whose sister Gail was the wife of rock musician Frank Zappa. Sloatman ultimately moved to Santa Barbara,
...And His Mother Called Him Bill to demonstrate Strayhorn's versatility and range, as well as to pay homage to the qualities that he most admired in his late writing partner. "Blood Count" was Strayhorn's last composition, written for the Ellington Orchestra's 1967 concert at Carnegie Hall. Another piece with a medical-related title is "U.M.M.G.", short for 'Upper Manhattan Medical Group'. The 1951 composition "Rock Skippin' at the Blue Note" showcases Cootie Williams, Jimmy Hamilton, and John Sanders. "...And His Mother Called Him Bill" won the Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album in 1969. The AllMusic reviewer wrote that, "For a man who issued well