Mareike Wiening is a drummer, composer, and bandleader. She has a reputation for bringing “a planar modulating musical language and a propulsive drift” to some of the most exciting jazz music today (Giovanni Russonello. New York Times). Ms. Wiening’s music has been described as “thoroughly contemporary, progressive jazz,” and her album Crosswalk, recorded at Systems Two Recording Studio in New York, contains many layers. (All About Jazz). Metropolis Paradise will be released by Greenleaf Records on November 1, 2019. Wiening, who is based in New York, has performed with many artists from the United States, Europe, and South America. John Zorn’s COBRA and the German Jazz Youth Orchestra have featured her. She also appeared on numerous Off-Broadway shows. Wiening has collaborated with many renowned musicians, including Rich Perry, Stefon Harpfer, Dayna Steves, Dan Tepfer and Florian Weber. Neben her Quintet with Rich Perry, Glenn Zaleski and Alex Goodman, Wiening is also a highly sought-after side-woman in New York’s jazz scene as well as Europe. Her regular performances include venues and festivals like New York’s Winter Jazzfest and Atlanta Jazzfestival. Meinl Cymbals endorse her. Meinl Sticks also endorse her.
