JazzFest 2026: Ben Wendel Group

Ben Wendel: tenor saxophone Gilad Hekselman: guitar Harish Raghavan: bass Nate Wood: drums

GRAMMY Award-nominated saxophonist Ben Wendel is a leading voice in modern jazz who is known for his work as a performer, composer and producer. A founding member of the GRAMMY-nominated ensemble Kneebody, he has collaborated with artists including Tigran Hamasyan, Bill Frisell, Terence Blanchard and Snoop Dogg. Wendel’s honors include the ASCAP Jazz Composer Award, multiple New Jazz Works grants from Chamber Music America (2008, 2011, 2017) and the Victor Lynch-Staunton Award from the Canada Council for the Arts. His acclaimed project The Seasons was named one of the Best Albums of 2015 by The New York Times. With a prolific recording career spanning labels such as Edition, Motéma, and Brainfeeder, Wendel continues to push the boundaries of contemporary jazz through innovative compositions, high-profile collaborations and internationally recognized performances.

Showtimes: 7:00 and 9:00 pm

Doors open approximately 30 minutes before each show. Each show is approximately 60 minutes.

General Admission:
$40 per show ($35 early-bird through August 1st, 2026)

Premium Table for Four:
$300 per show - includes:

• 4 premium seats
• 1 bottle prosecco
• 1 artisanal charcuterie & cheese board for four people

A complete guide for JazzFest White Plains 2026 can be found at artsw.org/jazzfest

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