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Josef Erich Zawinul (born July 7, 1932 in Vienna, Austria, died September 11, 2007 in Vienna) was a jazz keyboardist and composer. He was one of the front runners in the development of jazz fusion along with Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin and Miles Davis. Best known as the founder of the band Weather Report, with Miroslav Vitous and Wayne Shorter with whom he had previously recorded two albums as part of Davis’ studio band, he also headed an ensemble called the Zawinul Syndicate.
Zawinul, along with Corea and Hancock, was one of the first to integrate electric pianos and early synthesizers like the ARP 2600 in 1973’s Sweetnighter. Unlike Hancock, he didn’t care much for the Minimoog. He was one of the first to use a Fender-Rhodes with a Phasing effect too and a Wah-Wah pedal. He was a perfectionist and as a result achieved a very contemporary and modern sound. He also has played the kalimba, on Weather Report albums Mysterious Traveller and Mr. Gone.
Classically trained at the Vienna Conservatoire, Zawinul played in various broadcasting and studio bands before emigrating to the U.S. in 1959, where he played with Maynard Ferguson and Dinah Washington before joining the Cannonball Adderley Quintet in 1961.
During his nine-year stint on keyboards with Adderley, Zawinul wrote the hit “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy.” He also composed “Walk Tall” and “Country Preacher,” the latter a tribute to U.S. Civil Rights Movement leader Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Zawinul, along with Corea and Hancock, was one of the first to integrate electric pianos and early synthesizers like the ARP 2600 in 1973’s Sweetnighter. Unlike Hancock, he didn’t care much for the Minimoog. He was one of the first to use a Fender-Rhodes with a Phasing effect too and a Wah-Wah pedal. He was a perfectionist and as a result achieved a very contemporary and modern sound. He also has played the kalimba, on Weather Report albums Mysterious Traveller and Mr. Gone.
Classically trained at the Vienna Conservatoire, Zawinul played in various broadcasting and studio bands before emigrating to the U.S. in 1959, where he played with Maynard Ferguson and Dinah Washington before joining the Cannonball Adderley Quintet in 1961.
During his nine-year stint on keyboards with Adderley, Zawinul wrote the hit “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy.” He also composed “Walk Tall” and “Country Preacher,” the latter a tribute to U.S. Civil Rights Movement leader Rev. Jesse Jackson.
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fletchercomms wrote:
If you like Joe, I think you may like this guy too. http://www.last.fm/music/Calum+Marshall Joe was a big influence on him. Mags x
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szmataarmata wrote:
Hey! If you are fan o Weather Report (with Jaco or without him) join my group - http://www.lastfm.pl/group/Weather+Report
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Swannsongs wrote:
The bassist on tour with Joe Zawinul in his last years was the awesome Linley Marthe
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THXmille138 wrote:
un mito
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ronshannon wrote:
Looking for the name of the awesome young bassist, I believe from Brazil, who played on tour with Joe Zawinul in '06-'07. Any help appreciated.
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puntigamerr wrote:
i have one... and i honestly think it's pretty ridiculous. but use it once in a while.
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schlusselkraft wrote:
Where can I get such cap? Please advise.
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Astarot wrote:
austrian legend.
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Scarius wrote:
so little plays for such a great artist
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Ton87 wrote:
Great musician!
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azmihairudin wrote:
RIP..We Love You
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zlato_e wrote:
I'm not proud but very happy i saw him live, Joe 4ever
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max90akaTRF wrote:
RIP g8 jazzman....
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PickOfDestiny wrote:
I'm proud i saw him live, rest in peace!
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McYaballow wrote:
RIP
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DominoDub wrote:
Great profile film just on BBC Four tonight
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YoungHiFi wrote:
Thanks for all the music. Rest in Peace Joe... Zawinul music will live on, that's for sure.
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blackadders wrote:
Sometimes last.fm is really cool - like today when I'm listening to a miles related tag radio I set up, and all they've been playing for the past 45 mins has been the great Zawinul. Joe, I'm so pleased I caught you at the Jazz Cafe earlier this year. I'll miss you.
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Oden92 wrote:
Great personality...R.I.P.
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el_chivo wrote:
Goodbye sir!
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