Josef ‘Joe’ Erich Zawinul was one of the most finest keyboardists and musicians of the 20th century. Along with other prominent musicians such as Miles Davis, John McLaughlin (and his Mahavishnu Orchestra), Herbie Hancock and The Headhunters, Chick Corea and Return to Forever, or The Crusaders, Joe Zawinul managed to… Read more“Rare Interview With Joe Zawinul From 1997”
Author: Victor Rouă
Victor is a freelance writer, independent journalist, cryptocurrency-based blockchain blogger, music researcher, apprentice musician, Wikipedian, bachelor student as well as former student radio presenter and student TV presenter. He is the main author at The Rockpedia (since September 2019 onwards). In addition, he is also the main author at The Dockyards since March 2015 onwards.
Joe Zawinul’s Erdzeit (2008 Austrian Documentary)
Josef ‘Joe’ Zawinul (born on 7 July 1932 in Vienna, Austria, departed on 11 September in Vienna, Austria) was one of the most finest, creative, technical, and charismatic keyboardists and musicians of the 20th century. A pioneer of jazz fusion, Zawinul managed to create a tremendously beautiful musical legacy in… Read more“Joe Zawinul’s Erdzeit (2008 Austrian Documentary)”
10 Reasons Why You Should Listen To Jazz Fusion
Jazz fusion is a fantastic and quite complex genre of music which harmoniously and very accurately blends rock with jazz. This crossover genre of music if you will has captivated many listeners since its inception back in the late 1960s with, most notably, Miles Davis Second Great Quintet to the… Read more“10 Reasons Why You Should Listen To Jazz Fusion”
Weather Report – Live in Tokyo, Jazz Fusion Live Album (1972)
‘Live in Tokyo‘ is the title of the first live album by the legendary jazz rock/jazz fusion band Weather Report which was released through CBS/Sony in 1972. The album was officially released on 1 May 1972 and recorded during the same year, earlier on 13 January. The record was initially… Read more“Weather Report – Live in Tokyo, Jazz Fusion Live Album (1972)”
Rare Jaco Pastorius Jam At Musicians Institute (1985)
Below are embedded five great episodes of the most finest jazz fusion jam by the one and only legendary, innovative, technical, and creative American bassist Jaco Pastorius at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, California in 1985. These jams are quite rare and they were uploaded on Youtube courtesy of… Read more“Rare Jaco Pastorius Jam At Musicians Institute (1985)”
Joe Zawinul Rehearsing At Home In 1985 (Raw Footage)
In the summer of 1985, TV photographer/editor Estel Dillon spent a day with the legendary jazz rock/jazz fusion keyboardist and composer Josef ‘Joe’ Zawinul, recording a rehearsal of his as well as an interview on his long and fantastic career. The co-founder and co-frontman of the legendary American jazz rock/jazz… Read more“Joe Zawinul Rehearsing At Home In 1985 (Raw Footage)”
Weather Report Live At Molde Jazz Festival, Norway (1972)
The legendary American jazz rock/jazz fusion band Weather Report performed live in Molde, Norway at the 1972 edition of the Molde Jazz Festival. At that time, the band co-led by Josef ‘Joe’ Zawinul (keyboards) and Wayne Shorter (saxophones) was only at the beginning of their activity. As such, the setlist… Read more“Weather Report Live At Molde Jazz Festival, Norway (1972)”
Weather Report Live In Tokyo, Japan (1984)
The legendary American jazz fusion/jazz rock band Weather Report performed a great concert in Tokyo, Japan in 1984, as part of their Domino Theory world tour. ‘Domino Theory‘ is the title of the band’s 12th studio album which was released in February 1984. The title of the LP is a… Read more“Weather Report Live In Tokyo, Japan (1984)”
Jaco Pastorius – Modern Electric Bass (1985)
The fantastic, legendary, highly innovative, tremendously creative, and extremely technical American bass virtuoso Jaco Pastorius has influenced countless generations of fans worldwide. Best known for his time in the legendary American jazz fusion/jazz rock band Weather Report (with which he performed from the late 1970s up until the early 1980s),… Read more“Jaco Pastorius – Modern Electric Bass (1985)”
Supertramp, The Legendary Progressive Rock Giants
Supertramp was a legendary English progressive rock and classic rock band which was formed in London, England in 1969. Centered around co-frontmen and co-founders Roger Hodgson (lead vocals, keyboards, and guitars) and Rick Davies (co-lead vocals, backing vocals, and keyboards) throughout the years (who were also the band’s most prominent… Read more“Supertramp, The Legendary Progressive Rock Giants”