Name: Small Constructions by Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel
Brand: Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel
SKU: 016728401326
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (84 reviews)

ALBUM

Today it’s a given that most young jazz players are comfortable playing a variety of musical styles, from classical and electric fusion to traditional regional folk and rock. That's true with jazz keyboardist Dan Tepfer (whose last duo album was with Lee Konitz in 2009) and horn player Ben Wendel of the jazz-rock band Kneebody. Here they go all over the map, playing as a duo but often adding tasteful overdubs. We get majestic originals that show a strong sense of melody, like Tepfer’s “Gratitude” and Wendel’s insistent “Still Play.” Letting their roots show, they also offer unique versions of Thelonious Monk’s “Pannonica” and “Ask Me Now,” a near-manic version of Lennie Tristano’s “Line Up,” and an elegant version of Handel’s “Variation 1 in D Minor.” (Both musicians’ mothers were opera singers, and both studied classical music early on.) Comfortable with each other as well as with the myriad styles they tackle here, this duo has an undeniable chemistry; hopefully they’ll get back together soon to continue this conversation.

1. Still Play

by Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel

Featured Artist: Ben Wendel; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel
Dan Tepfer; Main Performer

2. Pannonica

by Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel

Featured Artist: Ben Wendel; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel
Dan Tepfer; Main Performer

3. Jean and Renata

by Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel

Featured Artist: Ben Wendel; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel
Dan Tepfer; Main Performer

4. Line Up

by Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel

Featured Artist: Ben Wendel; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel
Dan Tepfer; Main Performer

5. Line

by Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel

Featured Artist: Ben Wendel; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel
Dan Tepfer; Main Performer

6. Nines

by Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel

Featured Artist: Ben Wendel; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel
Dan Tepfer; Main Performer

7. Gratitude

by Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel

Featured Artist: Ben Wendel; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel
Dan Tepfer; Main Performer

8. Ask Me Now

by Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel

Featured Artist: Ben Wendel; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel
Dan Tepfer; Main Performer

9. Rygabag

by Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel

Featured Artist: Ben Wendel; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel
Dan Tepfer; Main Performer

10. Darn That Dream

by Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel

Featured Artist: Ben Wendel; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel
Dan Tepfer; Main Performer

11. Variation 1 in D minor

by Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel

Featured Artist: Ben Wendel; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel
Dan Tepfer; Main Performer

12. Oblique Strategy

by Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel

Featured Artist: Ben Wendel; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dan Tepfer & Ben Wendel
Dan Tepfer; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

50 minutes and 44 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1516x1516 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz

Label

Sunnyside

Music Distribution Service

E1 [Koch Entertainment]

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 11, 2013

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

16728401326

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Small Constructions

1. Still Play

2. Pannonica

3. Jean and Renata

4. Line Up

5. Line

6. Nines

7. Gratitude

8. Ask Me Now

9. Rygabag

10. Darn That Dream

11. Variation 1 in D minor

12. Oblique Strategy

Technical Specifications

Small Constructions

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1. Still Play

2. Pannonica

3. Jean and Renata

4. Line Up

5. Line

6. Nines

7. Gratitude

8. Ask Me Now

9. Rygabag

10. Darn That Dream

11. Variation 1 in D minor

12. Oblique Strategy

Technical Specifications