Is Joe Zawinul A-List?
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No — Joe Zawinul is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1961D$0.01M
Joins Cannonball Adderley
Gains prominence playing with Cannonball Adderley.
1969C▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Collaboration with Miles Davis
Collaborates with Miles Davis, contributing to jazz fusion.
1970B▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Founds Weather Report
Co-founds Weather Report, pioneering jazz fusion.
1980B$1M+$0.5M
Weather Report Peak Years
Weather Report achieves significant success.
1988B$2M+$1M
Forms Zawinul Syndicate
Forms the Zawinul Syndicate, continuing to explore jazz fusion.
2007B$5M+$3M
Passes Away
Zawinul passes away, leaving a legacy in jazz fusion music.
2026B$5M
Legacy as Jazz Pioneer
Remembered as a key figure in jazz fusion, influencing generations of musicians.
Last updated: February 25, 2026