| 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.
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 |

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