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Manuel provides some insights into how his new big band record came to be.

The album features a seven part suite of music based on the poetry of famed Cuban writer José Martí set for two wonderful vocalists, Sofia Rei and Camila Meza.

This big band debut features new Valera compositions inspired by famed Cuban writer José Martí.

J.D. Considine says, "Metropolis Paradise is full of sly rhythmic interplay, cleverly constructed compositions."

Keaton Lamie calls the Metropolis Paradise, "an album that flows seamlessly between smooth and progressive jazz."

Mareike Wiening is going on tour in Europe this Winter in support of her new release, Metropolis Paradise, playing shows in Switzerland, Germany, and Spain.

Writer Raul da Gama calls the album a "stunning debut disc."

Writer Filipe Freitas calls the record, "not too brooding, not too exuberant, and not too bombastic, Metropolis Paradise finds an unblemished equilibrium in exerting good-natured vibes and emotion."

Nate Chinen says, "in the ongoing conversation about best debut album of the year, I hope due consideration goes to drummer Mareike Wiening."

The album is now available on CD and digital worldwide.

Writer Thomas Conrad lauds Wiening for her, "clean, orderly, understated drumwork."

Mark Sullivan calls the album, "an impressive debut."