Odd Meter Ensemble

Compositions and Arrangements by Diego Piñera

The Odd Meter Ensemble of the Carl Maria von Weber Dresden School of Music presents a concert with compositions and arrangements by the Uruguayan jazz musician and drummer who leads the ensemble as musician and professor.

Piñera’s music combines Latin American rhythm, modern jazz and improvisational freedom with a particular fascination for odd bars. Rhythm is not only accompaniment, but also a central compositional element: the music thrives on complex rhythmic structures, polyrhythms and the principle of the clave, which is transferred into new metric contexts. At the same time, the compositions remain open to interaction and spontaneous musical decisions.

The concert thus offers not only an insight into the compositional work of an internationally renowned jazz musician, but also into the musical work of a young ensemble that deals intensively with contemporary jazz language.

Occupation

• Lisa Stadnitska – Bass

• Niccolò Leirich – Piano

• Helena Reiß - Trumpet

• Erik Jenninger – trumpet

• Patricio Andrade – Gitarre

Nicolás long cables – drums