Collaborations

I” am drawn to collaborative projects that foster genuine connection, mutual respect, and creative exploration, and I believe some of the most meaningful musical experiences emerge from the exchange of ideas, stories, and shared artistic vision.”

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Current Collaborations

Jordan VanHemert and Jocelyn Gould

Performing together since 2025, Jordan VanHemert and Jocelyn Gould are united in their Michigan university origins. Performing as a duo or as co-leaders in various configurations, Jocelyn and Jordan bring a unique repertoire that merges vocal and instrumental jazz traditions, featuring melody-driven saxophone and guitar performances. Equally at-home as educators, Jordan and Jocelyn present their unique perspectives with their combined knowledge of wind and rhythm section instruments to great appeal of music educators. 

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Current Collaborations

Jordan VanHemert with big band

Jordan VanHemert’s experience as a large jazz ensemble director has led to a fascination with the large ensemble. Along with this, he performs arrangements of his compositions with university and high school jazz ensembles. The repertoire includes big band versions of the music from Jordan’s albums and is tailored to each ensemble. Performing on tenor saxophone, Jordan’s compositions merge modern jazz with the jazz tradition in creative and compelling ways.  

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Korean American Songbook - Jazz

Born in Korea and raised in Michigan, Jordan brings his Korean heritage to the table with this program of Korean music arranged for varying instrumentations. Expanding on the foundation of his album Nomad, Jordan presents arrangements in varying jazz styles, from bebop to Afro Cuban. Presented with or without traditional Korean instruments, the music merges Korean melodies with jazz harmony and form to create a concert experience that is uniquely Korean American.