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 shape 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 groove precision meets constant exploration freedom.

For his part, Sam Gendel, saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist, is renowned for his unique sonic textures and inventive use of wind instruments and electronic controllers, creating unexpected musical landscapes.

Together, they build an intuitive and immersive musical dialogue, nourished by their many 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.