7:00 pm to 10:30 pm, Friday September 25
JazzFest White Plains: Ben Wendel Group
Jazz

GRAMMY Award-nominated saxophonist Ben Wendel is a leading voice in modern jazz who is known for his work as a performer, composer and producer. A founding member of the GRAMMY-nominated ensemble Kneebody, he has collaborated with artists including Tigran Hamasyan, Bill Frisell, Terence Blanchard and Snoop Dogg. Wendel’s honors include the ASCAP Jazz Composer Award, multiple New Jazz Works grants from Chamber Music America (2008, 2011, 2017) and the Victor Lynch-Staunton Award from the Canada Council for the Arts. His acclaimed project The Seasons was named one of the Best Albums of 2015 by The New York Times. With a prolific recording career spanning labels such as Edition, Motéma, and Brainfeeder, Wendel continues to push the boundaries of contemporary jazz through innovative compositions, high-profile collaborations and internationally recognized performances.
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ArtsWestchester
31 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY
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