I AM NOT A VIRUS
JORDAN VANHEMERT QUINTET
Jordan VanHemert saxophone
Rob Smith trumpet
Lisa Sung piano
Kazuki Takemura bass
Andy Wheelock drums
I AM NOT A VIRUS, freshly released by composer Jordan VanHemert and Big Round Records, is a collection of contemporary music uniquely fitting for this unprecedented juncture in human history. The collection of lively, piano-driven jazz band performances takes inspiration from a wide swath of timely subjects—everything from the coronavirus pandemic to racially charged police killings and the resulting Black Lives Matter protests of 2020. Featuring tight horn arrangements and energetic percussion, VanHemert’s compositions are sophisticated yet distinctly approachable. Alongside these original works is his arrangement of the traditional Korean Arirang— through his reharmonization of the Korean melody in an American jazz style, VanHemert meditates on his own Korean-American identity. Compelling music composed with purpose, I AM NOT A VIRUS is a must-listen for 2021—and beyond.
--PARMA Recordings
Release Date: March 12, 2020
Catalog #: BR8966
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