Warren Wolf (musician) facts for kids
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Warren Wolf Jr.
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At the Village Vanguard in 2011
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Warren Edward Wolf Jr. |
| Born | November 10, 1979 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Vibraphone, marimba, drums, piano, percussion, vocals |
| Labels | Mack Avenue |
| Associated acts | Christian McBride & Inside Straight, SFJAZZ Collective, WOLFPACK |
Warren Wolf Jr. (born November 10, 1979) is an amazing American jazz musician from Baltimore, Maryland. He is famous for playing the vibraphone, which is like a xylophone but with metal bars and a special sound. He also plays drums, piano, and marimba!
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Early Life and Music Education
Warren Wolf Jr. started his music journey very early. His father, Warren Wolf Sr., taught him music when he was just three years old. He learned to play many instruments, including the vibraphone, marimba, drums, and piano.
Warren studied classical music for eight years at the Peabody Institute's special program for young students. He then went to high school at the Baltimore School for the Arts, where he graduated in 1997.
College Years and Becoming a Pro
After high school, Warren went to the Berklee College of Music. This is a very famous music school. There, he learned from a great jazz vibraphonist named Dave Samuels.
While at Berklee, Warren was very active in the jazz music scene in Boston. He played the vibraphone, drums, and piano. He even led a music group with his friend, trumpeter Jason Palmer, at a famous jazz club called Wally's Cafe. He often played drums there. Warren finished college in 2001 and continued to play music in Boston. In 2003, he even became a teacher at Berklee, helping other students learn music.
Touring the World with Jazz
Since 2005, Warren Wolf has been a big part of the international jazz scene. He travels all over the world, playing with many famous musicians.
- He has toured with Bobby Watson's "Live and Learn" Sextet.
- He also played with Karriem Riggins' "Virtuoso Experience."
- He joined Donal Fox's Scarlatti Jazz Suite Project.
- Warren is a key member of Christian McBride & "Inside Straight."
- He also leads his own group of talented young musicians called "Wolfpack."
Important music critics, like Ben Ratliff from New York Times, have praised Warren's performances. His music has even been featured on NPR, a big radio network.
Warren Wolf's Music Albums
Warren Wolf has recorded several albums as a band leader and also played on albums for other musicians.
His album Warren Wolf (2011) was very popular. It featured amazing musicians like Christian McBride on bass. A music critic from the New York Daily News said it was "one of the best of the year in jazz."
Other albums where Warren was the leader include:
- Incredible Jazz Vibes (2005)
- Black Wolf (2009)
Discography
This is a list of albums Warren Wolf has released or played on.
Albums as the Leader
These are albums where Warren Wolf is the main artist.
| Year | Title | Label |
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| 2011 | Warren Wolf | Mack Avenue |
| 2013 | Wolfgang | Mack Avenue |
| 2016 | Convergence | Mack Avenue |
| 2020 | Reincarnation | Mack Avenue |
| 2020 | Christmas Vibes | Mack Avenue |
| 2023 | Chano Pozo: Origins | Wolfpack |
| 2023 | Life | JMI |
| 2024 | History of the Vibraphone | Cellar Music Group |
Albums as a Sideman
These are albums where Warren Wolf played with other artists.
With Christian McBride & Inside Straight
- Kind of Brown (Mack Avenue, 2009)
- People Music (Mack Avenue, 2013)
- Live at the Village Vanguard (Mack Avenue, 2021)
With Christian Sands
- Embracing Dawn (Mack Avenue, 2024)
Music Collections
These albums are collections that include some of Warren Wolf's music.
- Live! From the 2013 Detroit Jazz Festival (Mack Avenue, 2014)
- It's Christmas on Mack Avenue (Mack Avenue, 2014)
Images for kids
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Warren Wolf playing the vibraphone.
