Joe Zawinul

Joe Zawinul Biography

Legendary musician Joe Zawinul was one of the most influential jazz musicians of the twentieth century. He was a pioneer in the use of electronic musical instruments…
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Joe Zawinul

Discography

List of recordings of Joe Zawinul, The Zawinul Syndicate, Weather Report, his collaborations as well as an overview on videos/DVDs and books about Joe Zawinul.
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Words from the Legendary Musician

“One day I heard a pianist play `Honeysuckle Rose,’ … and I was hooked. I said, `What is that?’ He said, `jazz,’ which was a word I had never heard, and I asked him to spell it for me. My life was changed after that.”

Joe Zawinul

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News & Events

Apr52024

Joe Zawinul’s Music Odyssey Live Event on June 1st, 2024

We’re excited to announce Joe Zawinul’s Music Odyssey. In early June 2024, Grafenegg in Austria will host a performance of Joe Zawinul’s music, featuring the world premiere of “Mediterranean Suite,” an orchestral piece that has never been heard before. The Zawinul Legacy Band 3.0, featuring Omar Hakim on drums, Rachel Z on keyboards, Bob Francheschini…

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Sep52023

Press Release – GAD Records

Sosnowiec – Westwood 1 September 2023 for immediate publication GAD Records and the Joe Zawinul Estate present “Live in Berlin 1971” – an unpublished concert by Weather Report. The album will be released on October 27, 2023. The release, available in limited two-disc CD and LP editions, showcases Weather Report at the beginning of their…

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Joe Zawinul Featured Merchandise

We strive to provide Weather Report and Zawinul Syndicate fans with quality products and exceptional customer service. Thank you to all who have supported Weather Report thus far.
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Joe Zawinul Private Collection CD
Enjoy exclusive recordings from Joe Zawinul’s private tape collection.

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Weather Report Legendary Live Tapes
Unsigned Autobiography and Chronicle of Weather Report. LIMITED SUPPLY only!

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Zawinul Foundation Original T-shirt
Black cotton T-shirt with electric blue Zawinul Foundation logo.

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Joe Zawinul Foundation for Achievement

Established in 2013 by Tony Zawinul, the Zawinul Foundation for Achievement fulfills Joe’s dream to encourage and cultivate the pursuit of performing arts careers in young, promising musicians. It draws from Joe’s personal experiences as an international musician whose classical music roots are based in his early days of music studies in Vienna and whose career exposed him to the cultures and music of the world. The Zawinul Foundation for Achievement allows students to benefit from this precious connection.
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