Saxofonist

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Upswing: Kneebody

SFJAZZ Center

Grammy-nominated saxophonist Ben Wendel, renowned for his eclectic blend of jazz and collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Prince and Kneebody, joins forces with Grammy-winning pianist Taylor Eigsti, whose prodigious talent has graced stages alongside legends like Dave Brubeck and Sting. Enjoy a dynamic fusion of styles and a celebration of musical mastery.

Ben Wendel & Taylor Eigsti

Overture Center for the Arts

Catch the grand opening of the inaugural concert season of the Pacific Jazz Orchestra. Featuring GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter Ledisi and internationally renowned saxophonist Ben Wendel, this spectacular program features Ledisi’s interpretations of the iconic songs of Dinah Washington as well as Ben Wendel’s compositions, arranged for the orchestra by Chris Walden.

Pacific Jazz Orchestra Featuring Ledisi & Ben Wendel

The Walls Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

A founding member of the Grammy® nominated groove band Kneebody, saxophonist Ben Wendel is described by The New York Times as “a naturally inquisitive musician whose credentials branch out beyond jazz.” Recipient of multiple awards, including the ASCAP Jazz Composer Award, he’s worked with a variety of musicians from Snoop Dogg to Linda May Han Oh. For his UChicago Presents debut, Ben Wendel brings together a quartet of accomplished forward-thinking musicians.

Ben Wendel High Heart

Logan Center

Grammy-nominated saxophonist Ben Wendel presents music that Michael Brecker was working on before he passed away, which has not been played live or recorded. This workshop will introduce the project and serve as an open rehearsal for the concert. 

Ben Wendel Presents the Michael Brecker Bulgarian Project Workshop/Open Rehearsal

Berk Recital Hall

Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Ben Wendel performs Michael Brecker's Bulgarian Project music with a standout group of students from Berklee College of Music and the Global Jazz Institute.

Ben Wendel Presents the Michael Brecker Bulgarian Project

David Friend Recital Hall

Terence Blanchard brings his electrifying trumpet and visionary artistry to Spoleto with his E-Collective band in a tribute to two of jazz’s greatest innovators: Miles Davis and John Coltrane. A fearless, genre-defying artist, Blanchard’s music pulses with imagination and profound humanity, exploring themes of identity, justice, and resilience. In this performance, Blanchard and the E-Collective channel the groundbreaking spirit of Davis and Coltrane, fusing bold improvisation, powerful melodies, and daring jazz innovation into a sound that is both deeply rooted in history and urgently contemporary.

Saxofonist

Ben Wendel

Events

Upcoming events

May 26, 2026

Terence Blanchard + The E-Collective: Miles Davis & John Coltrane at 100 · Spoleto Festival USA

Past events

6 - 13 Jun, 2025

Upswing: Kneebody · San Francisco Jazz

Nov 22, 2024

Ben Wendel & Taylor Eigsti · Overture Center for the Arts

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