High Heart

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.

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. 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.

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.

Most recently, Wendel has toured with the High Heart Project, collaborating and featuring film maker, pianist, and new media artist, XUAN.

Personnel

 * Ben Wendel – tenor saxophone, EFX, bassoon
 * Michael Mayo – vocals, EFX
 * Shai Maestro – piano, Fender Rhodes
 * Gerald Clayton – piano, Fender Rhodes
 * Joe Sanders – upright bass
 * Nate Wood – drums

Production

 * Oli Bentley – artwork design
 * Nate Wood – tracking and mixing
 * Nate Wood at Kerseboom Mastering NY – mastering