Photo by David Silver
Personnel:Art Lande, Tim Wendel, and Aaron Lande have created a vast repertoire over the last few years that spans the history of western music (Jazz and Classical), expands into the worlds of Middle Eastern Music, and explores the timeless place of free improvisation.
Their debut recording entitled "Escaping," released in November 2024, as well as their handful of concert performances, make clear a high level of technical expertise together with creativity grounded in group listening, shared language, and heartful lyricism.
Art Lande is an internationally established performer, educator, and recording artist (ECM, 1973-93). His son, Aaron, was assistant concertmaster of the Greeley Philharmonic, studied Middle Eastern percussion, and is a highly respected chef in the Denver/Boulder culinary world. Tim Wendel, a CU master's graduate (where he and Art met), has released his own feature recording "Westward You" (2022). He realizes projects with his partner, singer/songwriter Wellington Bullings, and has deep ties to the Philadelphia Jazz scene.
The band's sound is totally unique and the music that comes out is thoroughly singular. Take a listen and go back to the future.