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Artist Biography
Current Projects
Alexander Wienand Quartet
The quartet led by Berlin-based pianist Alexander Wienand merges poetic melodies and captivating grooves into a balanced sound wrapped in the language of contemporary modern jazz. Versatile and organic, the ensemble moves through sophisticated themes, original harmonies, and soaring solo flights.
“Music full of lightness, but never trivial… it has to groove, and it certainly does.” (BR Jazztime)
Short Description: A top ensemble blending modern jazz sophistication with expressive energy – music that grooves, inspires, and flows with poetic lightness.
Alexander Wienand Trio
The trio has existed since their student days in the early 2000s and primarily performs compositions by Alexander Wienand. In 2010, the ensemble was honored with the Bavarian Art Promotion Prize
Havanna Berlin Express
Havana Berlin Express fuses vibrant salsa rhythms with contemporary jazz improvisation – energetic, soulful, and full of joy.
New Piano Trio
Founded in 2013, the New Piano Trio – Florian Willeitner (violin), Ivan Turkalj (cello) and Alexander Wienand (piano) – combines classical chamber music with elements of jazz, folk and contemporary styles. Original compositions and improvisation shape the ensemble’s sound as it explores new dimensions of the piano trio tradition.
Silent Jazz Bar
The Silent Jazz Bar Berlin, brought to life by Alexander Wienand and Urs Johnen, is a space for intimate concerts, inspired improvisations, and musical dialogue. Away from conventional club structures, it creates a unique closeness between musicians and audience. Its program spans modern and traditional jazz, Latin, world music, and singer-songwriter evenings – always focused on poetic soundscapes and authentic interplay.
Selected Discography
Press Reviews
"Alexander Wienand thrills audiences with Preludes and Improvisations: The start of the new season could hardly have been better. The Berlin pianist Alexander Wienand impressed with a wide range of mu..."
Fränkischer Tag
"It’s a bit of a pity that ‘fugue’ is pronounced ‘fju:g’ and not ‘fʌk,’ because a surprised and admiring ‘what the fuck’ definitely comes to mind when you hear the eponymous album of..."
Zeitschrift für Kultur und Gesellschaft - Peter Füssl
"What makes this disc even more delightful is that it is music for two pianists on both one and two pianos, and in Eva-Maria May and Alexander Wienand, it finds two players who not only work in perfect..."
Music Web International - Marc Rochester
Upcoming Performances
House Band celebrating 1 Year Silent Jazz Bar
Silent Jazz Bar , Berlin
Groove Infusion feat. Peter Weniger
Silent Jazzbar , Berlin
Peter und der Wolf 2.0
Kassematten , Wiener Neustadt
Contact & Booking
Management & Booking
Email: contact@alexanderwienand.com
Web: www.alexanderwienand.com
Press
Email: contact@alexanderwienand.com
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