I’ve confirmed that the Zawinul Syndicate will open Joe Zawinul’s new Birdland club in Vienna. Opening night will be May 25, which I believe will be a private party. The club will be open to the public with Joe performing May 26-30. I’ve also added a few more tour dates. It looks like the Syndicate drummer will be Nathaniel Townsley. The rest of the line-up will be the same as last year.

Anil Prasad’s Innerviews has published an in-depth interview with Weather Report co-founder Miroslav Vitous. He talks about his new album, Universal Syncopations, as well as his experiences with Weather Report and with Miles Davis. Recommended.