Joe Zawinul Foundation for Achievement presents Joe Zawinul Awards 2026. Application Deadline: May 31, 2026. Award Ceremony: June 28, 2026 at Porgy & Bess Club in Vienna, Austria. More Info & Apply Online
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 […]
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, bringing the electric piano into the mainstream, and possessed an unparalleled ability to make the synthesizer an expressive musical instrument.