Wendell Harrison and the legendary Tribe ensemble continues with the new generation and will perform original exciting new and past compositions from the Tribe catalog. Wendell and his cadre of musicians includes Pamela Wise-piano, Damon Warmack-bass, Ali Jackson-drums and Jacob Schwandt-guitar. Although based in Detroit, MI Wendell and Tribe are known all over the globe for their collective works.
Wendell Harrison is an award winning jazz guru who is known all over the world as a world class jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, recording artist and a jazz entrepreneur. Wendell was born in Detroit, MI on October 1, 1942. His early days in Detroit as a young musician stemmed from his elder school mates at Northwestern High School which included internationally known pianist Barry Harris, trumpeter Lonnie Hillyar, bassist James Hankins and drummer Roy Brooks. These are important world known jazz icons that encouraged and groomed him.
Wendell has garnered many awards which most recently including the 2024 Ron Brooks award from SEMJA, 2021 Jazz Journalist Award, 2018 Kresge Eminent Artist Award, 2021 New Music USA, 2020 Chamber Music USA to for his works as a cultural warrior and hero. Wendell is also a dynamic educator, schooling students in jazz improvisation. Starting off with a few students in middle school, they are now performing with him and training and teaching others about Jazz.
Wendell has over 30 recorded releases on the international Jazz market and he has authored two publications; The Be Boppers Method Books Volumes I & II which is invaluable aid to students studying jazz improvisation. Wendell also received a Masters Degree in Communications from Spring Arbor University in 2018 having a desire to continue learning.