SAM GENDEL & SAM WILKES

Sam Wilkes and Sam Gendel embody a new generation of artists for whom musical boundaries no longer exist. Based in Los Angeles, these two long-time collaborators shape a singular sonic universe at the crossroads of jazz, experimental, pop, and electronic music.

As a bassist, producer, and composer, Sam Wilkes develops a deeply rhythmic and collaborative approach, where groove precision meets constant freedom of exploration. Meanwhile, saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Sam Gendel is renowned for his unique sound textures and inventive use of wind instruments and electronic controllers, creating unexpected musical landscapes.

Together, they build an intuitive and immersive musical dialogue, fueled by their numerous collaborations with major artists such as Ry Cooder, Chaka Khan, Moses Sumney, Vampire Weekend, and Louis Cole. On stage, their chemistry gives rise to organic and unpredictable performances where minimalism, groove, and experimentation intersect.