Small Constructions is a studio album by saxophonist Ben Wendel and pianist Dan Tepfer, released on March 12, 2023, by Sunnyside Records.
Reception The All About Jazz review stated: "The use of overdubbing on several tracks, the multiplication of instruments, and even daring combinations... helps greatly expand the tonal palette available to the musicians, who nevertheless maintain restraint, good taste, a respect for form, and, why not, elegance." Chris Barton of the Los Angeles Times commended the album for its "restless invention", writing: "While still a duet, the album lives up to its name with some judicious multi-tracking, [...] proving again that even with only two voices, there are seemingly endless avenues to harmony." Adding to this, Nate Chinen of The New York Times called the album a "breakthrough for both its musicians".
Track listing All tracks are written by Ben Wendel except where noted.
Personnel Music
Ben Wendel – saxophone, bassoon, melodica, piano (12) Dan Tepfer – piano, Rhodes piano, alto saxophone (12)
Production
Christopher Drukker – graphic design Nate Wood – mastering, mixing Vincent Soyez – photography
References
External links
Line Up', performed in-studio at WGBO, February 22, 2013, Tepfer and Wendel" on YouTube