Back in March, when a new and alarming virus prompted the cancellation of his show in Oakland, vibraphonist Warren Wolf had his first inkling of how his life was about to change.
“We got the word right on stage during the soundcheck – the gig wasn’t happening,“ recalled Wolf, a Baltimore native who is one of the jazz world’s leading voices on his instrument. “I remember flying out there, and a lot of guys were already nervous about the virus.”
As the weeks went on, with Covid-19 exploding into a full-blown pandemic, prompting lockdowns and continued cancellations, Wolf saw his income dry up. He contemplated finding gig work, applied for a job with Amazon and even considered becoming a police officer.
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