Big Walnuts Yonder (album)

Big Walnuts Yonder is a studio album by a supergroup of the same name, consisting of musicians Mike Watt (bass), Nels Cline (guitar), Greg Saunier (drums), and Nick Reinhart (guitar). The album was released on March 31, 2017, via Sargent House.

The music on Big Walnuts Yonder is primarily instrumental, blending elements of jazz fusion, progressive rock, and experimental rock. The compositions are complex and feature intricate interplay between the four musicians, known for their individual virtuosity and experience in diverse musical genres. The album features angular melodies, unconventional rhythms, and improvisational sections.

The name "Big Walnuts Yonder" is derived from a line in the song "Village Idiot" by Frank Zappa, a shared influence among the band members. The formation of the band and the creation of the album were organic, stemming from a mutual respect and desire to collaborate.