The Syndicate (former The Zawinul Syndicate)
Joe Zawinul - one of the most legendary, visionary and influential musicians and bandleaders that jazz ever produced. His passing in the fall of 2007 left a big, gaping hole in the musical world that can never be filled. But if anybody could, it would be The Syndicate- the band that he chose as the vehicle for his innovative and genrebusting musical styles after the break-up of Weather Report in the mid 80ties.
BIO
Joe Zawinul had a true midas touch in picking his bandmembers, not only picked because of their virtuoso instrumental skills, but with a special ear for how, ultimately, each musician would contribute to a whole that was totally unique to Joe Zawinuls vision. The Syndicate has decided to keep the band together, and continue and expand on the vision that Joe Zawinul laid out.
The SYNDICATE (former the Zawinul Syndicate)
5 of the musicians performing in the band are playing on the CD "Joe Zawinul 75" that just won the World Grammy for best Jazz CD!! All the musicians except two, have been playing with Mr. Zawinul, some for more than 10 years!
It was Zawinuls wish that the band would go on, and thanks to the musicians and Joe Zawinuls manager for the past 20 years, Mrs. Risa Zincke, his music is kept alive LIVE!
This is The Zawinul project; but they all have own bands and also perform with such variety of names as Dee Dee Bridgewater, Cheb Khaled, Herbie Hancock, Dianne Reeves, Karim Ziad, Manu Dibango, Wayne Shorter- the list could go on and on...
In other words, you will be able to experience major musical capacities, all together adding their personal spices, to create a unique and magic concert!
Long live the eternal music of Mr. Joe Zawinul!
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LINEUP
Line-Up:
Paco Sery - drums
Jorge Bezerra - percussion
Emile Parisien - alto-, soprano sax
Thierry Eliez - keyboards
Aziz Sahmaoui - vocal, percussion
Alioune Wade - bass, vocal
Munir Hossn - guitar
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Next tour scheduled:
various periods 2012
