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Quick Facts

Instrument: Piano
Genre: Jazz, Classical
Origin: Germany
Languages: German, English

Artist Biography

Alexander Wienand is a versatile pianist and composer who feels equally at home in both classical and jazz music, seamlessly combining the two in his concert programs. His discography includes jazz projects featuring his own compositions as well as classical recordings, among them a complete recording of Francis Poulenc’s works for two pianos with Eva May. Raised in Calw, the pianist began leading his own projects at an early age and is now featured at international festivals.

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

01 Nov 2025

House Band celebrating 1 Year Silent Jazz Bar

Silent Jazz Bar , Berlin

04 Nov 2025

Groove Infusion feat. Peter Weniger

Silent Jazzbar , Berlin

13 Nov 2025

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
High-resolution photos: Available on request