High Heart
| 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 | |||
| 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 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]
- Oli Bentley – artwork design
- Nate Wood – tracking and mixing
- Nate Wood at Kerseboom Mastering NY – mastering[6]
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.