華倫・沃爾夫二世（Warren Wolf Jr.），1979 年 11 月 10 日出生於馬里蘭州巴爾的摩，是一位備受讚譽的美國爵士顫音琴演奏家和多樂器演奏家。他的音樂之旅始於三歲，在父親華倫・沃爾夫一世（Warren Wolf Sr.）的指導下學習顫音琴、馬林巴琴、鼓和鋼琴。
沃爾夫早期的音樂教育在皮博迪音樂學院的預備課程中浸淫於古典音樂。他隨後在巴爾的摩藝術學院和伯克利音樂學院進一步磨練了他的技能，在伯克利音樂學院他師從著名的爵士顫音琴演奏家戴夫・塞繆爾斯（Dave Samuels）。在波士頓期間，他積極參與當地爵士樂界，甚至在傳奇的沃利咖啡館（Wally's Cafe）擔任駐場鼓手。
沃爾夫是一位多才多藝的音樂家，不僅是顫音琴大師，還精通鼓、鋼琴和打擊樂。他對各種樂器的深刻理解豐富了他的作曲和演奏。他曾與溫頓・馬薩利斯（Wynton Marsalis）、克里斯汀・麥克布萊德（Christian McBride）、傑瑞米・佩爾特（Jeremy Pelt）和舊金山爵士樂團（SFJAZZ Collective，他是該樂團的成員）等爵士樂巨匠同台演出和錄音。
華倫・沃爾夫的音樂展現了精緻的後咆勃風格，經常融入節奏藍調和靈魂樂的元素，反映了他成長過程中多元的音樂景觀。他以領導者的身份發行了幾張專輯，其精湛的技藝和音樂性贏得了廣泛好評。
他的一些受歡迎的音樂包括：
- 選自專輯《聚合》（Convergence，2016）：〈King of Two Fives〉、〈Soul Sister〉、〈Montara〉
- 選自專輯《輪迴》（Reincarnation，2020）：〈Vahybing〉、〈For Ma〉、〈For the Love of You〉
- 選自專輯《聖誕氛圍》（Christmas Vibes，2020）：〈Skating〉、〈O Christmas Tree〉、〈This Christmas〉
- 選自專輯《顫音琴的歷史》（History of the Vibraphone，2024）：〈Bopsticle Course〉、〈Midnight Sun〉、〈I See You Baby, Looking At Me〉
華倫・沃爾夫作為顫音琴演奏家、作曲家和教育家對當代爵士樂的貢獻，鞏固了他作為該流派重要人物的地位。他目前在皮博迪音樂學院和舊金山音樂學院任教，培養下一代音樂家。
Warren Wolf Jr., born in Baltimore, Maryland, on November 10, 1979, is a highly acclaimed American jazz vibraphonist and multi-instrumentalist. His musical journey began at the young age of three, learning the vibraphone, marimba, drums, and piano under the guidance of his father, Warren Wolf Sr.
Wolf's early musical education was steeped in classical music at the Peabody Institute's preparatory program. He further honed his skills at the Baltimore School for the Arts and later at Berklee College of Music, where he studied with renowned jazz vibraphonist Dave Samuels. During his time in Boston, he actively participated in the local jazz scene, even working as a house drummer at the legendary Wally's Cafe.
A versatile musician, Wolf is not only a master of the vibraphone but also proficient in drums, piano, and percussion. His deep understanding of various instruments enriches his compositions and performances. He has shared the stage and recording studio with jazz luminaries such as Wynton Marsalis, Christian McBride, Jeremy Pelt, and the SFJAZZ Collective, of which he is a member.
Warren Wolf's music showcases a sophisticated post-bop style, often infused with elements of R&B and soul, reflecting the diverse musical landscape he grew up with. He has released several albums as a leader, earning critical acclaim for his virtuosity and musicality.
Some of his popular music includes:
From the album Convergence (2016): "King of Two Fives," "Soul Sister," "Montara"
From the album Reincarnation (2020): "Vahybing," "For Ma," "For the Love of You"
From the album Christmas Vibes (2020): "Skating," "O Christmas Tree," "This Christmas"
From the album History of the Vibraphone (2024): "Bopsticle Course," "Midnight Sun," "I See You Baby, Looking At Me"
Warren Wolf's contributions to contemporary jazz as a vibraphonist, composer, and educator have solidified his place as a significant voice in the genre. He currently serves on the faculty at the Peabody Institute Conservatory of Music and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, nurturing the next generation of musicians.