July 30, 2020
Manuel provides some insights into how his new big band record came to be.
July 21, 2020
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.
July 10, 2020
This big band debut features new Valera compositions inspired by famed Cuban writer José Martí.
May 12, 2020
J.D. Considine says, "Metropolis Paradise is full of sly rhythmic interplay, cleverly constructed compositions."
May 5, 2020
Keaton Lamie calls the Metropolis Paradise, "an album that flows seamlessly between smooth and progressive jazz."
December 20, 2019
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.
November 18, 2019
Writer Raul da Gama calls the album a "stunning debut disc."
November 11, 2019
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."
November 4, 2019
Nate Chinen says, "in the ongoing conversation about best debut album of the year, I hope due consideration goes to drummer Mareike Wiening."
November 1, 2019
The album is now available on CD and digital worldwide.
October 31, 2019
Writer Thomas Conrad lauds Wiening for her, "clean, orderly, understated drumwork."
October 30, 2019
Mark Sullivan calls the album, "an impressive debut."