Review on «Wax Vinyl Records»

https://waxvinylrecords.co.uk/wolkenpark-blending-groove-and-atmosphere-in-peaceful

Swiss quartet Wolkenpark continues to refine their fusion of jazz and electronic textures with Peaceful, the second single from their upcoming album Vagues (Spring 2025). The track opens with a mellow, rolling groove—drums, piano, and bass setting the foundation—while the trumpet delivers fluid improvisations reminiscent of the cool jazz era. As the piece unfolds, the rhythm section builds momentum, leading into riff-driven grooves that push the track towards an engaging conclusion.

Rooted in jazz but influenced by modern club sounds, Wolkenpark’s music is played entirely in real-time, with no programming. The band’s lineup—Christoph “Kriz” Flueler (trumpet & effects), Julien Boss (Rhodes, synth & effects), Jean-Pierre Schaller (electric bass & effects), and Johan Wermeille (drums)—brings together diverse musical backgrounds from both German- and French-speaking Switzerland. Since 2018, they have blended hip-hop, ambient, house, and drum’n’bass into their compositions, shaping a distinctive style they call New Urban Deep Jazz. With Peaceful, they showcase a smooth yet dynamic approach, combining intricate musicianship with a contemporary edge.