The Seasons by Ben Wendel
GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist and co-leader of Kneebody, Ben Wendel releases his studio album adaptation of the acclaimed YouTube video series The Seasons. Inspired by Tchaikovsky’s compositions, each track is dedicated to a specific month and artist who has shaped Wendel's creative vision. The Seasons is not only a representation of the passage of time but a statement on how technology has changed the way artists communicate and share art.
Tracklist
| 1. | January | 6:48 |
| 2. | February | 6:48 |
| 3. | March | 6:16 |
| 4. | April | 6:39 |
| 5. | May | 6:37 |
| 6. | June | 5:01 |
| 7. | July | 6:08 |
| 8. | August | 6:52 |
| 9. | September | 4:00 |
| 10. | October | 6:16 |
| 11. | November | 6:34 |
| 12. | December | 10:48 |
Credits
1. January (6:47)
2. February (6:48)
3. March (6:15)
4. April (6:39)
5. May (6:36)
6. June (5:00)
7. July (6:07)
8. August (6:51)
9. September (3:59)
10. October (6:16)
11. November (6:34)
12 December (10:47)
TOTAL TIME: 78:47
Produced, composed and arranged by Ben Wendel (Ben Wendel Music, ASCAP)
BEN WENDEL – SAXOPHONE, BASSOON (tracks 1, 3, 7, 12), EFX
AARON PARKS – PIANO
GILAD HEKSELMAN – GUITAR
MATT BREWER – BASS
ERIC HARLAND – DRUMS
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RECORDING DATES:
Recorded MARCH 5TH, 6TH, 7TH, 2018
RECORDING STUDIO:
BUNKER STUDIOS, BROOKLYN
HOUSE ENGINEER:
AARON NEVEZIE
MIXING ENGINEER:
TODD BURKE
MASTERING:
NATE WOOD AT KERSEBOOM MASTERING
PIANO TUNING:
JAMES CARNEY
PHOTOGRAPHY: JOSH GOLEMAN WWW.JOSHGOLEMAN.COM
PACKAGE DESIGN: REBECCA MEEK
PROJECT MANAGER: RACHEL SILTON
PUBLICITY: JASON BYRNE WWW.REDCATPUBLICITY.COM
MANAGEMENT: TOM KORKIDIS
BOOKING NORTH AMERICA: ALYCIA MACK
BOOKING EUR/INTERNATIONAL: HOLLY BRENNOCK
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ENDORSEMENTS:
Ben Wendel uses D’addario reeds and products and AEA microphones
Eric Harland uses Sakae Drums, Vic Firth Sticks, Zildjian Cymbals, Remo Drumheads
Gilad Hekselman uses Victor Baker Guitars / Moollon Guitars / Earthquaker Devices Pedals
License
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Grammy nominated and award winning jazz saxophonist, Ben Wendel is known for his harmonically sophisticated, motivic-based style of improvisation and broad compositional style touching upon post-bop, classical, and post-rock influences. Co-founder of the group Kneebody, has played with Tigran Hamasyan, Gerald Clayton, Louis Cole, Snoop Dogg, Prince, Moonchild, Daedelus, Ambrose Akinmusire & more.