Waldeck Sextet

Austrian producer Waldeck makes lush, sensuous electronic music that ranges from cinematic downtempo to lively, club-friendly jazz. First known for producing moody trip-hop and ambient dub, he made his full-length debut with 1998's Balance of the Force. With 2007's Ballroom Stories, he switched up his sound to incorporate live instrumentation and jazzy vocals, helping give rise to the electro swing movement. 2016's Gran Paradiso mixed Spaghetti Western and tango influences, while 2020's Grand Casino Hotel was an ambitious effort touching on various aspects of the Waldeck sound...