''High Heart'' is the fifth studio album by Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer
Ben Wendel
Ben Wendel (born February 20, 1976) is a Canadian jazz
Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its roots are in blues, ragtime, ...
. The album was released on October 30, 2020, under the
Edition label.
''High Heart'' is described to be a personal statement and reflection of Wendel's journey in a society of increasing complexity, oversaturation, and social imbalance. 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.
The album artwork was designed by British designer, Oli Bentley. Every sleeve of the limited-edition coloured-vinyl run was individually hand painted before distribution.
Most recently, Wendel has toured with the High Heart Project, collaborating and featuring film maker, pianist, and new media artist, XUAN.
Track listing
Personnel
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Ben Wendel
Ben Wendel (born February 20, 1976) is a Canadian jazz
Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its roots are in blues, ragtime, ...
– tenor saxophone, EFX, bassoon
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Michael Mayo – vocals, EFX
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Shai Maestro – piano, Fender Rhodes
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Gerald Clayton – piano, Fender Rhodes
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Joe Sanders
Joseph L. Sanders (October 26, 1896, Thayer, Kansas - May 14, 1965, Kansas City, Missouri) was an American jazz pianist, singer, and band leader associated with Kansas City jazz for most of his career.
Sanders was best known for co-leading the C ...
– upright bass
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Nate Wood
Nate Wood (born October 3, 1979) is an American jazz multi-instrumentalist. He has performed with Wayne Krantz, Kneebody, Tigran Hamasyan, Louis Cole, The Calling, and Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders.
Background
Nate learned to p ...
– drums
Production
* Oli Bentley – artwork design
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Nate Wood
Nate Wood (born October 3, 1979) is an American jazz multi-instrumentalist. He has performed with Wayne Krantz, Kneebody, Tigran Hamasyan, Louis Cole, The Calling, and Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders.
Background
Nate learned to p ...
– tracking and mixing
* Nate Wood at Kerseboom Mastering NY – mastering
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References
2020 albums
Jazz albums by American artists
Jazz albums by Canadian artists