Sam Gendel

Presented by Öctöpus, 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 craft a singular sonic universe, at the crossroads of jazz, experimental, pop, and electronic music.

Bassist, producer, and composer, Sam Wilkes develops a deeply rhythmic and collaborative approach, where the precision of groove meets constant freedom of exploration.

Sam Gendel, saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist, 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, nurtured by their numerous collaborations with major artists such as Ry Cooder, Chaka Khan, Moses Sumney, Vampire Weekend, and Louis Cole.

On stage, their complicity gives rise to organic and unpredictable performances, where minimalism, groove, and experimentation meet.