Helbock, David - Austrian Syndicate

The Austrian Syndicate... the name immediately brings to mind the most famous and influential Austrian jazz musician, Joe Zawinul. And yet David Helbock's project is much more than just a tribute to his compatriot. It is a return to the roots of fusion jazz and how things have developed since then. It is also a stylistic new direction for Helbock, who has harnessed his inspiration into a refreshing openness to new sounds from far and wide. As Helbock himself puts it: "This is close to my heart." This Austrian supergroup is also a place where Helbock's brilliant international guests shine brightly: Maria João, Fred Wesley, Dhafer Youssef, Alex Acuña, and Lakecia Benjamin.