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Sam Gendel

PersonVisalia, United States, United States

indie jazzambient jazznu jazzexperimental jazz

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Sam Gendel is an American multi-instrumentalist and composer based in Los Angeles, known for his work across ambient jazz, experimental jazz, and nu jazz. He plays saxophone, guitar, and synthesizers, often blending acoustic and electronic textures in both solo and collaborative projects. His recordings, released on labels such as Leaving Records and Nonesuch, explore minimalist improvisation and atmospheric soundscapes. Gendel has collaborated with artists including Sam Wilkes, Sam Amidon, and Knower, and maintains an active presence in the Los Angeles experimental music scene.