The renowned jazz drummer speaks about technique, influences, and the all-star quintet behind her latest album, 'Reveal.'
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Today, the Spotlight shines On Mareike Wiening.
Mareike is a drummer and composer who joined us on the occasion of the release of her third record as bandleader, Reveal, out on Greenleaf Music. Featuring her long-time group: tenor saxophonist Rich Perry, pianist Glenn Zaleski, guitarist Alex Goodman, and bassist Johannes Felscher, the band is joined on three tracks by trumpeter and Greenleaf founder Dave Douglas.
After several years in New York City, Mareike is now based in Cologne, in her native Germany, where she has observed and been personally impacted by the upheavals — personal and global — in the world today. Reveal is not an album of despair. Instead, the music channels hope, joy, and connection, with an uncommon sensitivity amongst the players in the group.
Marieke studied jazz drums in Mannheim, Copenhagen, and New York City. In addition to her performing and recording work, she is a jazz drum instructor at the Zurich University of the Arts.
Please enjoy our talk and the album Reveal, which is linked to this episode in the show notes.
(all musical excerpts heard in the interview are taken from Mareike Wiening's album Reveal.)
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00:08 Introduction and Welcome
00:35 Spotlight on Mareike Wiening: Drummer and Composer
02:17 Mareike's Musical Journey: From Piano to Drums
03:36 The World of Music Competitions in Germany
04:59 The Shift from Classical to Jazz
05:36 The Role of Vocals in Jazz
07:30 The Journey to Becoming a Drummer
11:22 The Art of Composing
22:02 The Quintet: A Musical Family
25:46 Exploring Different Musical Configurations
28:42 The Role of an Educator in Music
32:24 The Importance of Listening and Learning in Music
34:28 Conclusion and Farewell
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Listen to Mareike Wiening's 'Reveal' on Bandcamp → https://mareikewiening.bandcamp.com/album/reveal
or your streaming platform of choice → https://songwhip.com/mareikewiening/reveal2023
Visit Mareike Wiening online at → https://mareikewiening.com
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