Jordan VanHemert Quintet – Jazz Saxophone
A Centennial Celebration of Miles Davis and John Coltrane
Saxophonist Jordan VanHemert, born in Korea and raised in Michigan, brings his powerful voice to a centennial celebration of jazz legends Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Known for crafting music that explores race and social justice, VanHemert blends his Korean cultural roots with blues-infused hard bop in a program honoring two artists who transformed jazz. This concert connects past and present, celebrating 100 years of innovation and enduring influence. Read the full story here!
MUSICIANS
Jordan VanHemert saxophone
Rob Smith trumpet
Lisa Sung piano
Langston Kitchen bass
Sean Dobbins drums
PROGRAM
The Night Has 1000 Eyes from Coltrane’s Sound
Stella by Starlight from ’58 Sessions
If I Were a Bell from Relaxin’ With the Miles Davis Quintet
Round Midnight from ‘Round About Midnight
Someday My Prince Will Come from Someday My Prince Will Come
Like Someone in Love from from Like Someone in Love
Song of the Underground Railroad from Africa/Brass
Dear Lord from Transition
Take the Coltrane from Duke Ellington and John Coltrane
On Green Dolphin Street from Jazz Track/Basic Miles
Moment’s Notice from Blue Train
The Theme from Miles: The New Miles Davis Quintet
RELATED LINKS:
• Read Jordan VanHemert’s bio
• Watch video/test drive the experience
• Check out Jordan’s social accounts: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
“Creative, grounded, and strikingly passionate.” — Jazzsensibilities.com
Saxophonist, composer and educator Jordan VanHemert has four critically acclaimed releases to his credit, and a fifth on the way in early 2024 (featuring Terell Stafford, producer Michael Dease, Helen Sung, Rodney Whitaker and Lewis Nash). Born in Korea and raised in Michigan, VanHemert makes music rooted in the jazz tradition and guided by a resolute political consciousness, illuminating issues of race and social justice. With a penchant for modern, swinging melodicism, he pays homage to his Korean roots while drawing on the blues-infused hard bop tradition handed down to him by his mentors.
VanHemert has played with the likes of John Daversa, Dmitri Matheny, Rodney Whitaker, John Webber, Geri Allen, Chris Vadala, Vince DiMartino and Dave Eggar. He has performed at ShapeShifter Lab, The Painted Bride, The Blue Llama, Edgefest, Elkhart Jazz Festival, the Korean Cultural Foundation of Philadelphia and many more. Holding a DMA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MM from the University of Michigan, he has conducted masterclasses and clinics at Ohio State University, University of Wyoming, Central Michigan University and a host of other institutions. He is currently planning a Korean album release tour in June 2024.
An integral part of VanHemert’s mission is to advocate for API and BIPOC representation through his art, in part by sharing Korean culture, perspectives and storytelling through music. He has co-chaired a number of diversity committees including the North American Saxophone Alliance Committee on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Accessibility.
Jordan VanHemert is a Vandoren Artist-Clinician, Selmer Paris Saxophones Performing Artist, and KeyLeaves endorsing artist. He is Director of Jazz Studies at Northeastern State University in Oklahoma, and previously at Columbus State University’s Schwob School of Music in Georgia. He has earned awards for his exemplary teaching and his commitment to students in and outside the classroom.
Jordan VanHemert Quintet – Jazz Saxophone
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A Centennial Celebration of Miles Davis and John Coltrane
Saxophonist Jordan VanHemert, born in Korea and raised in Michigan, brings his powerful voice to a centennial celebration of jazz legends Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Known for crafting music that explores race and social justice, VanHemert blends his Korean cultural roots with blues-infused hard bop in a program honoring two artists who transformed jazz. This concert connects past and present, celebrating 100 years of innovation and enduring influence. Read the full story here!
MUSICIANS
Jordan VanHemert saxophone
Rob Smith trumpet
Lisa Sung piano
Langston Kitchen bass
Sean Dobbins drums
PROGRAM
The Night Has 1000 Eyes from Coltrane’s Sound
Stella by Starlight from ’58 Sessions
If I Were a Bell from Relaxin’ With the Miles Davis Quintet
Round Midnight from ‘Round About Midnight
Someday My Prince Will Come from Someday My Prince Will Come
Like Someone in Love from from Like Someone in Love
Song of the Underground Railroad from Africa/Brass
Dear Lord from Transition
Take the Coltrane from Duke Ellington and John Coltrane
On Green Dolphin Street from Jazz Track/Basic Miles
Moment’s Notice from Blue Train
The Theme from Miles: The New Miles Davis Quintet
RELATED LINKS:
• Read Jordan VanHemert’s bio
• Watch video/test drive the experience
• Check out Jordan’s social accounts: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
“Creative, grounded, and strikingly passionate.” — Jazzsensibilities.com
