Sam Gendel & Sam Wilkes

Presented by Öctöpus Sam Wilkes and Sam Gendel embody a new generation of artists for whom musical boundaries no longer exist.

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 shape a singular sonic universe at the crossroads of jazz, experimental music, pop and electronic music. A bassist, producer and composer, Sam Wilkes develops a deeply rhythmic and collaborative approach, in which the precision of the groove meets a constant freedom of exploration. For his part, Sam Gendel, saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist, is renowned for his unique sound textures and his inventive use of wind instruments and electronic controllers, creating unexpected musical landscapes. Together, they build an intuitive and immersive musical dialogue, nourished by their numerous collaborations with major artists such as Ry Cooder, Chaka Khan, Moses Sumney, Vampire Weekend and Louis Cole. On stage, their rapport gives rise to organic and unpredictable performances, where minimalism, groove and experimentation come together.