Ben Wendel

Ben Wendel
Ben Wendel performing in 2022
Background information
Born (1976-02-20) February 20, 1976
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Saxophone, bassoon
Years active2000s–present
LabelsMotema, Brainfeeder, Concord, Sunnyside
Member ofKneebody
Websitebenwendel.com

Ben Wendel (born February 20, 1976) is a Canadian jazz saxophonist, bassoonist, and pianist who is a founding member of the band Kneebody. He has worked with Ignacio Berroa, Tigran Hamasyan, Bill Frisell, Terence Blanchard, Antonio Sanchez, Gerald Clayton, Taylor Eigsti, Linda May Han Oh, Eric Harland, Moonchild, Louis Cole, Daedelus, Snoop Dogg, and the artist formerly known as Prince.