Ben Wendel - Saxophonist / Composer

Grammy nominated musician Ben Wendel was educated at the Eastman School of Music in New York. He has enjoyed a varied career as a performer, composer, producer and most recently, conductor.  Highlights include multiple domestic and international tours with artists including Cuban drumming legend Ignacio Berroa, Thelonious Monk Piano Competition Winner Tigran Hamasyan, hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg and the artist formerly known as Prince.

Ben is a founding member of the Grammy nominated group Kneebody, with their debut recording on Concord Records.

- "A composer with a restless sonic ear."  LA TIMES

- "He has a keen ability to balance intellectual curiosity with emotional and melodic impact."  DOWNBEAT

- "A literate and adaptable multireedist whose original music puts a premium on lyricism."  NY TIMES

- "A striking and distinctive player bursting with ideas."  OTTOWA CITIZEN

- "Perhaps the best and most well-known saxophonist consistently active on both coasts."  LA WEEKLY