Ben Wendel
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Saxophonists · b. 1976

Ben Wendel

American jazz musician

Born
20 February 1976
Vancouver
Country
Canada
Record labels
Concord Records, Motéma Music, Sunnyside Records, Edition Records
Discography
9 albums

Biography

Ben Wendel is a jazz musician who plays saxophone and bassoon. Ben Wendel was born on 20 February 1976 in Vancouver. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Concord Records, Motéma Music, Sunnyside Records and Edition Records. The discography here lists 9 albums, from “Simple Song” (2009) to “BaRcoDe” (2026).

Ben Wendel (born February 20, 1976) is a Canadian-American jazz saxophonist, bassoonist, and pianist who is a founding member of the band Kneebody. He has worked with Ignacio Berroa, Tigran Hamasyan, Bill Frisell, Terence Blanchard, Antonio Sanchez, Gerald Clayton, Taylor Eigsti, Linda May Han Oh, Eric Harland, Moonchild, Louis Cole, Daedelus, Snoop Dogg, and Prince.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Simple Song 2009
Frame 2012
What We Bring 2016
Small Constructions 2017
The Seasons 2018
High Heart 2020
All One 2023
Understory: Live at the Village Vanguard 2024 · Live
BaRcoDe 2026

Also plays on

Albums where Ben Wendel is credited as a sideman

2015 Mockroot — Tigran Hamasyan saxophone

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Ben Wendel play?

Ben Wendel is known for playing saxophone and bassoon.

When and where was Ben Wendel born?

Ben Wendel was born 20 February 1976 in Vancouver.

What are Ben Wendel's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Simple Song (2009), Frame (2012), What We Bring (2016), Small Constructions (2017) and The Seasons (2018).

External links

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