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Ben Wendel - Saxophonist / Composer
Приєднався 26 чер 2006
Grammy nominated saxophonist Ben Wendel was born in Vancouver, Canada and raised in Los Angeles. Currently living in Brooklyn, NY, he has enjoyed a varied career as a performer, composer and producer. Highlights include tours, performances and/or recordings with artists such as Tigran Hamasyan, Antonio Sanchez, Gerald Clayton, Eric Harland, Taylor Eigsti, Linda May Han Oh, Moonchild, Louis Cole, Daedelus, Snoop Dogg and the artist formerly known as Prince. Ben is a founding member of the Grammy nominated group Kneebody.
- "A composer with a restless sonic ear." LA TIMES
- "He has a keen ability to balance intellectual curiosity with emotional and melodic impact." DOWNBEAT
- "A literate and adaptable multireedist whose original music puts a premium on lyricism." NY TIMES
- "A striking and distinctive player bursting with ideas." OTTOWA CITIZEN
- "Perhaps the best and most well-known saxophonist consistently active on both coasts." LA WEEKLY
- "A composer with a restless sonic ear." LA TIMES
- "He has a keen ability to balance intellectual curiosity with emotional and melodic impact." DOWNBEAT
- "A literate and adaptable multireedist whose original music puts a premium on lyricism." NY TIMES
- "A striking and distinctive player bursting with ideas." OTTOWA CITIZEN
- "Perhaps the best and most well-known saxophonist consistently active on both coasts." LA WEEKLY
Відео
Coming to the West Coast & Village Vanguard next week!
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Coming to the West Coast & Village Vanguard next week!
Immanuel Wilkins & Ben Wendel // Duo in Giant Reverb Chamber
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Immanuel Wilkins & Ben Wendel // Duo in Giant Reverb Chamber
Standards With Friends #32 // Stompin' at the Savoy With Dayna Stephens & Ben Wendel
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Standards With Friends #32 // Stompin' at the Savoy With Dayna Stephens & Ben Wendel
Ben Wendel High Heart // Lullaby (Bonus Unreleased Track)
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Ben Wendel High Heart // Lullaby (Bonus Unreleased Track)
Standards With Friends #31 // Satellite With Fabian Almazan & Ben Wendel
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Standards With Friends #31 // Satellite With Fabian Almazan & Ben Wendel
Ben Wendel High Heart // Unforeseeable (Live in London)
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Ben Wendel High Heart // Unforeseeable (Live in London)
Standards With Friends #30 // Pent-Up House With Jeremy Dutton & Ben Wendel
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Standards With Friends #30 // Pent-Up House With Jeremy Dutton & Ben Wendel
Standards With Friends #29 // Nutty With Sullivan Fortner & Ben Wendel
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Standards With Friends #29 // Nutty With Sullivan Fortner & Ben Wendel
Standards With Friends #28 // Bemsha Swing With Joel Ross & Ben Wendel
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Standards With Friends #28 // Bemsha Swing With Joel Ross & Ben Wendel
Ben Wendel High Heart // Feat. Michael Mayo, Gerald Clayton, Shai Maestro, Joe Sanders & Nate Wood
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Ben Wendel High Heart // Feat. Michael Mayo, Gerald Clayton, Shai Maestro, Joe Sanders & Nate Wood
Playing Sax on the Island of Maui (feat Eric Harland)
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Playing Sax on the Island of Maui (feat Eric Harland)
Ben Wendel High Heart: Burning Bright
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Ben Wendel High Heart: Burning Bright
Ben Wendel Still Life: Open Piece w/EFX
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Ben Wendel Still Life: Open Piece w/EFX
Ben Wendel Still Life: Stompin' at the Savoy w/EFX
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Ben Wendel Still Life: Stompin' at the Savoy w/EFX
Ben Wendel Still Life: J.S. Bach w/EFX
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Ben Wendel Still Life: J.S. Bach w/EFX
Ben Wendel Still Life: Bemsha Swing + Still Play Mashup w/EFX
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Ben Wendel Still Life: Bemsha Swing Still Play Mashup w/EFX
New Album High Heart: Vinyl Pre-Order
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New Album High Heart: Vinyl Pre-Order
Ben Wendel Still Life: Improvisation for Justice In Song
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Ben Wendel Still Life: Improvisation for Justice In Song
Ben Wendel Still Life: All The Things You Are
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Ben Wendel Still Life: All The Things You Are
Standards With Friends #27 // Good Bait With Nate Wood & Ben Wendel
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Standards With Friends #27 // Good Bait With Nate Wood & Ben Wendel
The Seasons Band Live: Radio France July 2019
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The Seasons Band Live: Radio France July 2019
Standards With Friends #26 // Along Came Betty With Nir Felder & Ben Wendel
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Standards With Friends #26 // Along Came Betty With Nir Felder & Ben Wendel
Walter Smith III Presents: Standards With Enemies feat Ben Wendel
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Walter Smith III Presents: Standards With Enemies feat Ben Wendel
All the Licks You Know
Almost like knowing the name of the tune
Much well played
i love justin’s playing
wonderful tone
Sounds great Ben as always! The band sounds like one - the interaction is fantastic. And the tune is well crafted. Superb composing and playing all around. Looking forward to the full release!
My jaw is still on the floor years later…
early!
Really liked it, there's a band called maruja, you may like them
still here 9 years later. it aged well!
Sounds like the heartbeat of my state of mind. Amazing! Please develop this to fruition
Genial!!! 🎷🎷
Magic
Hello. I know this was some time ago, but if you are still there, can you please get me a transcribe of what you just played?I'm trying to learn how to play the saxophone
17 years ago :0
良い音〜!
Încântător, Ben!
This composition is just so beautiful. The harmony….
This may be random but hearing the sea of thieves theme on this setup would sound incredible
That was amazing...
My daughter, who is twelve, just started on bassoon. It's nice see it used this way. Bravo.
Nooice!!!
🤌
Cool
Wonderful
Gotta love still play
Flat nine!! Hey Monk, flat nineee
So amazing
It doesn't sound good, try a zoom recorder😊
谷本君、元気そうで何より嬉しいです。40数年ぶりです。素晴らしいタイプの音色です。好みです。調布時代の知り合いです。いつまでもお元気で。
u tha coolest cat ben
bro you should hit up Owane and have a jamski
fye
Fantastic musicalities!
Magic! I can't stop to listen it!
That bridge is BURNING 😮!!!
Anyone else just let this play on a loop for an hour and just go about their day? 🔥🔥🔥
I very like it
Je veux un truc plus naturel, Ben !
That’s a tough one
Very cool idea!!
🎉❤
green chimneys?
yup!
🎷 🥁 🤩🎉🤘
かっこいいー!
I wish i were in Tokyo that night
かっこいい!!
im dyin 😂 i used to play the horn back in highschool nowadays i play more drums this is accurate stonekillers/buzzrolls also like longtones 🤣