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 | ||||
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| Studio album by Ben Wendel | ||||
| Released | October 30, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | January 7 & 8, 2019, Brooklyn, New York | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Edition | |||
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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.[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 limited-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 edit
All tracks are written by Ben Wendel
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "High Heart" | 6:38 |
| 2. | "Burning Bright" | 6:08 |
| 3. | "Kindly" | 7:08 |
| 4. | "Less" | 3:51 |
| 5. | "Drawn Away" | 7:14 |
| 6. | "Fearsome" | 4:58 |
| 7. | "Darling" | 5:52 |
| 8. | "Traveler" | 3:14 |
Personnel edit
- 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 edit
References edit
- ^ "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". Discogs. 2020-10-30. Retrieved 2023-10-20.