Acclaimed by some of the jazz world’s most respected critics for his “wit and cool intelligence” and signature “innovative, melding of hard-swinging jazz quartet, outstanding guest soloists and classical string quartet.”, New York bassist/composer and bandleader Ben Wolfe continues to produce works that draw top-flight reviews from fans and jazz journalists alike.
Ben’s 2023 release Unjust, is his tenth as a leader and features all original compositions. As stated in the liner notes “This project was a gathering of musicians I believed would find common ground with each other and would also find some magic within the ensemble. I very much enjoyed the process and I’m extremely proud to present Unjust.”
Performances
Ben Wolfe Announces the February 3, 2023 Release of Unjust, a Convergence of Jazz Masters Offering Dynamic Performances of Wolfe’s New Music
"Unjust is a brilliant work of melodic ensemble writing and superb playing by a stellar intergenerational crew." -- Bill Milkowski, Downbeat
"Its balance—of elegance and propulsion, of accessibility and edge—distinguishes it from most conventional jazz. Its details reward repeated listening." -- Larry Blumenfeld, Wall Street Journal
Reviews
- Unjust is a brilliant work of melodic ensemble writing and superb playing by a stellar intergenerational crew. – Bill Milkowski, Downbeat
- ‘Unjust’ by Ben Wolfe Review: Jazz, Swinging and Sophisticated – Larry Blumenfeld, Wall Street Journal
- Ben Wolfe’s ‘Unjust’ Is the Latest Stop on a Journey That Started in 1929 – Will Friedwald, The New York Sun