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Joe Zawinul was born on July 7, 1932 in Vienna, Austria. Public records list Joe Zawinul as a pianist, organist and composer. Death is recorded on September 11, 2007, at the age of 75. Education on record includes Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna. Listed accolades include Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna, Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria, Paul Acket Award and 1 more.
My Take
To me, Joe Zawinul is one of those figures whose influence outweighs his fame. A classically trained Viennese who crossed the Atlantic and earned his place beside Miles Davis takes real nerve, and I admire that he never let European training box him in. With Weather Report and that endlessly funky keyboard touch on Mercy, Mercy, Mercy, he helped invent fusion rather than just play it. What strikes me most is his openness to electric sound when purists scoffed. He passed in 2007, yet the music still feels forward-looking. I consider him a quiet giant who deserves far more reverence than he gets.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joe Zawinul
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョー・ザヴィヌル
- Reading
- じょー・ざゔぃぬる
- Born
- July 7, 1932 – September 11, 2007
- Origin
- Vienna, Austria
- Occupation
- pianist / organist / composer / jazz musician / keyboardist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Monkey
2. Background
- University
- Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna
Awards & achievements
- Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna
- Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria
- Paul Acket Award
- Amadeus Austrian Music Awards
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Mercy, Mercy, Mercy |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.joezawinul.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe%20Zawinul
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B6%E3%83%B4%E3%82%A3%E3%83%8C%E3%83%AB
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q44767
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Joe Zawinul born?
Joe Zawinul was born on July 7, 1932.
When did Joe Zawinul die?
Joe Zawinul died on September 11, 2007, aged 75.
Where was Joe Zawinul from?
Joe Zawinul was from Vienna, Austria.
What did Joe Zawinul do?
Joe Zawinul worked as pianist, organist, composer, jazz musician, keyboardist.
Where did Joe Zawinul study?
Joe Zawinul attended Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna.
What was Joe Zawinul known for?
Joe Zawinul's notable works include Mercy, Mercy, Mercy.
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