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Jordan VanHemert -- Just Friends from Charlie Parker with Strings

Jordan VanHemert, saxophone Christopher Fashun, conductor Aaron Wilbert, oboe Becky Parks, violin Larissa Fall, violin Madalyn Navis, violin Claire Schaar, viola Graeme Richmond, cello Martha Waldvogel-Warren, harp Ivan Akansiima, piano Crystal Rebone, bass Andy Wheelock, drums Video, Audio Engineering/Production: Ariel Vincent Assistant Engineers: Michael Pineda, Parker Billings, Miranda Craig, Nils Fritjofson, Ben Douma Special thanks to the Hope College Music Department and Communication Department.

Heartaches (Al Hoffman, John Klenner) Cliff Bell's (Detroit, Michigan) October 14, 2023 Dmitri Matheny Quintet Dmitri Matheny, flugelhorn Jordan VanHemert, saxophone Lisa Sung, piano Tom Knific, bass Sean Dobbins, drums

Half Moon Live at the Muse

Korean children's song Half Moon, arranged by Lisa Sung. Live at the Muse Performance Space (Lafayette, Colorado) Performed by Jordan VanHemert, saxophone Lisa Sung, piano Gonzalo Teppa, bass Andy Wheelock, drums

Doraji Taryeong Live at the Muse

Performance of Jordan VanHemert's arrangement of the Korean folk song Doraji Taryeong live at the Muse Performance Space in Lafayette, CO. Feat. Lisa Sung, piano Gonzalo Teppa, bass Andy Wheelock, drums

Reaction: Jordan VanHemert- 'Survival of the Fittest' A Creative Post-Bop Jazz Triumph!

Take a dive into the soul-stirring 'Survival of the Fittest', the fifth album by Korean-American saxophonist Jordan VanHemert, released on May 16, 2025, via Origin Records. This post-bop masterpiece reflects VanHemert’s journey of resilience and joy, inspired by his experiences as a Korean adoptee, a sudden job loss, and other challenges.

Jordan VanHemert's Two Impressive 'Must Have' Jazz Vinyl Releases!

Saxophonist, composer, and educator Jordan VanHemert has released two outstanding records on vinyl, 'Deep in the Soil' (2024) and 'Survival of the Fittest' (2025). Both albums boast the same incredible lineup of Terell Stafford, Michael Dease, Helen Sung, Rodney Whitaker, and Lewis Nash! Pick them up on vinyl on the website below!

Jordan VanHemert Tells His Personal Story Through Jazz Music!

Saxophonist, composer, and educator Jordan VanHemert discusses his musical journey and how he expresses himself and tells his story through his love of hard-bop/post-bop jazz! Learn about the making of his latest albums, which feature prominent Jazz musicians such as Terell Stafford, Michael Dease, Helen Sung, Rodney Whitaker, and Lewis Nash! Pick them up on vinyl on the website below!

Interviews

  • Computer monitor displaying a Korean news website with an article about a man, a pink polo shirt on a rack, and a sidebar with images of people and products.

    Institution or Media Company: Sports World (Korea)

    2025

    Jordan is interviewed by Reporter Ji Donghyun on the release of his album “Survival of the Fittest”.

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  • Computer screen displaying a podcast episode page for 'The Station Tapes' with Jordan VanHemert on 21 Soul, featuring episode details, description, and additional episodes.

    21 Soul Podcast: Ropeadope Records

    2022

    Louis Marks interviews Jordan VanHemert on the 21 Soul Podcast.

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  • Webpage on a computer screen featuring an article about Jordan VanHemert, a Korean American saxophonist, with a black and white photo of him holding a saxophone and text about his musical work.

    Selmer Paris (FR)

    2023

    Jordan talks about his sound with Selmer Paris (France) during a segment of “The Sound and Me”.

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  • Screenshot of a website page titled 'Take 5 with Jordan VanHemert' featuring a portrait of a man holding a saxophone.

    Rocky Mountain Public Media, KUVO Jazz Denver

    2025

    Jordan VanHemert picks 5 of his desert island albums as interviewed by KUVO’s Kim Berry

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  • Screenshot of Central Michigan University's news webpage announcing the 2022 Class of 10 Within 10 honorees, featuring a group photo of diverse students in professional attire.

    10 Within In 10 Class of 2022

    2022

    The 10 Within 10 alumni awards program recognizes exceptional achievements within a decade of graduation. 

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