album · October 4, 2024
Understory: Live at the Village Vanguard
Edition RecordsSee this day
jazzsmooth jazz
Recorded live at the Village Vanguard in 2024, Ben Wendel's "Understory" captures a moment of spontaneous exploration from a leading voice in modern jazz. The album showcases his distinctive compositional voice and improvisational prowess in a legendary setting.
- The album was recorded live at New York's famed Village Vanguard jazz club on November 10, 2023.
- "Understory" features Wendel on tenor saxophone, alongside frequent collaborators Matt Brewer on bass and Nate Wood on drums, with guest appearances by Shai Maestro on piano.
- The release marks Wendel's first live album and his second release on the Edition Records label.
Ben Wendel is a Los Angeles-based jazz saxophonist and composer known for his work in the Kneebody ensemble. He has released several acclaimed solo albums exploring contemporary jazz idioms.
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