BE 2026

Sam Gendel

Sun   Mar   29   2026 - 3:15 PM Knoxville Museum of Art

Sam Gendel is known for his work with saxophones and wind controllers, as well as his original music and significant collaborations with artists such as Ry Cooder, Mach-Hommy, Blake Mills, Sam Amidon, Laurie Anderson, Sam Wilkes, Perfume Genius, Moses Sumney, Knower, Vampire Weekend, Louis Cole, Fabiano Do Nascimento, and Inc. No World.

BIG EARS
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Knoxville, TN · USA

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