Convergence (2016)

"The vibraphone occupies a discrete place in jazz, just outside conventional line-ups. Yet for many outsiders its ice-cube chimes evoke the musics hipness. The American Warren Wolf emphasises the instruments tenacity here by drawing on pretty much every genre in which the vibes have featured, while sustaining a holistic mood." (Chris Pearson, The Times; 4 uit 5 sterren) "Wolf may not be too well known, but this third release should ensure he doesnt remain so for much longer. Produced by Wolfs mentor and regular employer, bassist Christian McBride, "Convergence" features pianist Brad Mehldau and drummer Jeff Tain Watts, with guitarist John Scofield guesting on two tracks. The danger when you recruit such heavyweights is that they will eclipse you and indeed there are times when Wolfs companions, particularly Mehldau, raise proceedings to another level, but at his best, the 36-year-olds strong melodic sense and bravura technique mean he holds his own, just." (Cormac Larkin, Irish Times; 4 uit 5 sterren)