| High Heart | ||||
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| Studio album by Ben Wendel | ||||
| Released | October 30, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | January 7th & 8th, 2019, Brooklyn, NY | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Edition | |||
| Ben Wendel chronology | ||||
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High Heart is the fifth studio album by grammy nominated saxophonist and composer Ben Wendel. The album was released on October 30, 2020, under the Edition label.[1]
High Heart is described to be a personal statement and reflection of Ben's journey in a society of increasing complexity, oversaturation, and social imbalance.[2] It is described to be an album that opens discussion and raises questions about how artists create art that is personal and meaningful in an increasingly impersonal time.[3]
The album artwork was designed by British designer, Oli Bentley. Every sleeve of the Ltd Edition Coloured Vinyl run was individually hand painted before distribution.[4]
Most recently, Wendel has toured with the High Heart Project, collaborating and featuring film maker, pianist, and new media artist, XUAN.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Ben Wendel
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "High Heart" | 06:38 |
| 2. | "Burning Bright" | 06:08 |
| 3. | "Kindly" | 07:08 |
| 4. | "Less" | 03:51 |
| 5. | "Drawn Away" | 07:14 |
| 6. | "Fearsome" | 04:58 |
| 7. | "Darling" | 05:52 |
| 8. | "Traveler" | 03:14 |
Personnel
- Ben Wendel - Tenor Saxophone, EFX, Bassoon[5]
- Michael Mayo - Vocals, EFX
- Shai Maestro - Piano, Fender Rhodes
- Gerald Clayton - Piano, Fender Rhodes
- Joe Sanders - Upright Bass
- Nate Wood - Drums
Production
References
- ↑ "High Heart, by Ben Wendel". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ↑ "DownBeat Reviews". downbeat.com. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ↑ Jazz, All About (2020-10-30). "Ben Wendel: High Heart album review @ All About Jazz". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ↑ "Ben Wendel | High Heart – Jazz in Europe". Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ↑ "12 Pop, Rock and Jazz Concerts to Check Out in N.Y.C. This Weekend". The New York Times. 2019-01-03. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ↑ Ben Wendel - High Heart, 2020-10-30, retrieved 2023-10-20