About

Marian Fricke is a German pianist, singer, composer and arranger. He began playing the piano at the age of five, initially with classical music. When he, like all the cool boys his age, wanted to go play football, his father deliberately played Queen records, subtly motivating him to learn their music. When Marian sang the songs in front of the class and accompanied himself on the piano, he received much admiration and realized that music could also be "cool." This motivated him to pursue music further, earning his bachelor's degree at the ArtEZ University of the Arts in Arnhem in 2023. Over the years, he dedicated himself to jazz, pop, funk, Latin, and blues, blending elements from all these styles into his playing.

 

He has performed multiple times for the Lions Club Wuppertal, as well as for the Westdeutsche Zeitung at the "Langer Tisch" in Wuppertal, Intervracht NL, and the former mayor of Wuppertal, Dr. Rolf Köster. He has also played at the Wuppertal Jazz Meeting, the Weinsommer Mettmann, Jazzschmiede Düsseldorf, Café Ada (Wuppertal), and the Live Club Barmen.

 

Additionally, he offers professional live music for weddings, dinners, and corporate events, both solo and in a duo with Janina & Martin from Samt & Sand.