Ben Wendel - Saxophonist / Composer - Invidious

Ben Wendel - Saxophonist / Composer

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

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First transcription of the new year Charlie Parker solo on “Repetition” 1950 Carnegie Hall concert.

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My special project BaRcoDe will be performing this Thursday and Friday at the Jazz Gallery! Get tix!

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Special announcement for all the sax players!

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Ben Wendel Vanguard Quartet: "Lu"

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Ben Wendel Vanguard Quartet: "On The Trail"

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"Tenderly" feat José James & Ben Wendel

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Coming to the West Coast & Village Vanguard next week!

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Immanuel Wilkins & Ben Wendel // Duo in Giant Reverb Chamber

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Standards With Friends #32 // Stompin' at the Savoy With Dayna Stephens & Ben Wendel

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Ben Wendel High Heart // Lullaby (Bonus Unreleased Track)

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Standards With Friends #31 // Satellite With Fabian Almazan & Ben Wendel

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Ben Wendel High Heart // Unforeseeable (Live in London)

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Standards With Friends #30 // Pent-Up House With Jeremy Dutton & Ben Wendel

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Standards With Friends #29 // Nutty With Sullivan Fortner & Ben Wendel

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Standards With Friends #28 // Bemsha Swing With Joel Ross & Ben Wendel

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Ben Wendel High Heart: Kindly

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Ben Wendel High Heart: Less

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Ben Wendel High Heart // Feat. Michael Mayo, Gerald Clayton, Shai Maestro, Joe Sanders & Nate Wood

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Playing Sax on the Island of Maui (feat Eric Harland)

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Still Life: Blues w/EFX

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Ben Wendel High Heart: Burning Bright

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Ben Wendel Still Life: Open Piece w/EFX

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Ben Wendel Still Life: Stompin' at the Savoy w/EFX

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Ben Wendel Still Life: J.S. Bach w/EFX

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Ben Wendel Still Life: Bemsha Swing + Still Play Mashup w/EFX

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Ben Wendel Still Life: Body & Soul

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Ben Wendel High Heart: Drawn Away

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New Album High Heart: Vinyl Pre-Order

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Ben Wendel Still Life: Improvisation for Justice In Song

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Ben Wendel Still Life: My Ideal

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Ben Wendel Still Life: All The Things You Are

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Standards With Friends #27 // Good Bait With Nate Wood & Ben Wendel

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The Seasons Band Live: Radio France July 2019

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Standards With Friends #26 // Along Came Betty With Nir Felder & Ben Wendel

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Walter Smith III Presents: Standards With Enemies feat Ben Wendel

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Standards With Friends #25 // Close Your Eyes With Kevin Hays & Ben Wendel

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Standards With Friends #24 // Green Chimneys With Paul Hanson & Ben Wendel

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Standards With Friends #23 // Solar With Dan Weiss & Ben Wendel

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Standards With Friends #22 // What Is This Thing Called Love? With Jaleel Shaw & Ben Wendel

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Standards With Friends #21 // My Shining Hour With Obed Calvaire & Ben Wendel

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Standards With Friends #20 // Off Minor With Miles Okazaki & Ben Wendel

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Ben Wendel Seasons Band // June

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Standards With Friends #19 // But Beautiful With Gretchen Parlato & Ben Wendel

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Ben Wendel Masterclass Series // Volume Two // Saxophone

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Ben Wendel Seasons Band USA Tour // Spring 2019

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Standards With Friends #18 // United With Jerome Sabbagh & Ben Wendel

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Ben Wendel Seasons Band // October

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Standards With Friends #17 // Peace With Matthew Stevens & Ben Wendel

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Ben Wendel Masterclass Series // Volume One // All Musicians

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Standards With Friends #16 // Evidence With Mark Guiliana & Ben Wendel

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Standards With Friends #15 // Reflections With Sachal Vasandani & Ben Wendel

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Ben Wendel Seasons Band // March

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Standards With Friends #14 // Lazy Bird With Lage Lund & Ben Wendel

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Standards With Friends #13 // All Blues With Linda May Han Oh & Ben Wendel

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Ben Wendel Seasons Band // February

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Ben Wendel Seasons Band Fall Tour // Europe + USA

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Ben Wendel Seasons Band // July

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Standards With Friends #12 // Voyage With Will Vinson & Ben Wendel

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Standards With Friends #11 // Wee With Nate Wood & Harish Raghavan & Ben Wendel

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Ben Wendel - The Seasons Album Announcement

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