Wendel, Ben/Dan Tepfer / Small Constructions
Album: Small Constructions   Collection:Jazz
Artist:Wendel, Ben/Dan Tepfer   Added:Aug 2013
Label:Sunnyside Records  

A-File Activity
Add Date: 2013-08-25 Pull Date: 2013-10-27 Charts: Jazz
Week Ending: Oct 27 Oct 20 Oct 13 Oct 6 Sep 29 Sep 22 Sep 15 Sep 8
Airplays: 1 2 2 2 1 1 3 1

Recent Airplay
1. Mar 15, 2014: Music Casserole
Nines
4. Oct 24, 2013: Rebop
Pannonica
2. Nov 15, 2013: Fight or Flight
Nines
5. Oct 17, 2013: Rebop
Pannonica, Still Play
3. Nov 07, 2013: Rebop
Still Play
6. Oct 16, 2013: In Your Ear | Worldwide Broadcast
Jean And Renata, Pannonica, Still Play

Album Review
Decca
Reviewed 2013-08-22
Interesting mix of multi-instrumental duets. Sax, bassoon, melodica, piano, and bass. Mostly originals, two by Monk, even a salute to Handel. Both artists were classically trained and it shows in their complex compositions and sure performances. Mostly downtempo, but with a warm and sophisticated fluidity.

*1. Sweet and bright bounce w/a fluid, compelling melody.
*2. Respectful yet updated and warm take on a Monk classic. Mid.
3. Slow and dreamy with a lazy, nicely unhurried feel.
*4. Upbeat w/extra good tripping piano work.
5. Slow and rich, almost like chamber music but definitely jazz.
*6. Down at first, picks up. Complex playing and great interplays.
7. Mournful sax, slow piano, a lowkey but harmonious piece.
8. Down/midtempo with trilling sax and strong piano.
9. Relaxed and warm w/solid work from both.
10. Slow and gentle with an air of sad reflection.
*11. Handel gets a downtempo jazz makeover. Soft & gentle.
12. Downtempo, sleepy yet with a lovely softness.

Track Listing
1. Still Play   7. Gratitude
2. Pannonica   8. Ask Me Now
3. Jean And Renata   9. Rygabag
4. Line Up   10. Darn That Dream
5. Line   11. Variation 1 In D Minor
6. Nines   12. Oblique Strategy