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Joel Vanderheyden

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A seasoned performer and clinician in both jazz and classical styles, Joel Vanderheyden is a saxophonist, composer and educator from Minneapolis, MN. He has served as Director of Jazz at both the University of Minnesota, Morris and Oakton Community College in the Chicago area, and has given masterclasses and appeared as a guest soloist and clinician with high school and collegiate ensembles around the country. His D.M.A. studies in classical saxophone with Kenneth Tse at The University of Iowa and M.M. studies in jazz with Chris Vadala at The University of Maryland have contributed to his well rounded approach to the saxophone and musical expression.

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For ALD

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Label: Self Produced
Released: 2023
Duration: 08:23

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Mystery Street

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2023
Track listing: On the Lam, Mistaken Identity, Chiffchaff, For ALD, From Whence She Comes, The Shadow of Mystery, Osiria Rose, Mystery Street

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On the Lam

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Label: Self Produced
Released: 2023
Duration: 11:27

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Elker

Label: Mize Music
Released: 2018
Track listing: Before We Go; Elegy For Truth; Elker; Knock Knock Ghost; Humpty Trumpty; Airways; Cherry Pie; The Divided.

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Article: Album Review

Koplant No: Koplant No

Read "Koplant No" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


Produced in Iowa City, IA., Koplant No may allude to a research project, concentrated in the observation of alien life within a sector on a distant planet. Engineered with depth, space and mood-eliciting soundscapes, the quartet generates an oscillating jazz-fusion electronica schema, treated with melodic choruses, drifting motifs and beguiling storylines. Nothing is sugar-coated from a ...

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Complete Life

Label: Mize Music
Released: 2009
Track listing: The Fall of a Superhero; Pees and Deetoo; Complete Life; Gargoyles; Pirate Song; Tanzania Life Project; Between Heaven and Hell There Is a Drawer of Junk; Simple Elegance.

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News: Recording

Fulfilling Graduation Requirement, Ui Saxophone Student's CD is Opening Ears

Fulfilling Graduation Requirement, Ui Saxophone Student's CD is Opening Ears

Fulfilling graduation requirement, UI saxophone student's CD is opening ears Programming directors and on-air personalities at jazz radio stations keep their ears open for exciting new work in the ongoing stream of new CD releases. When they hear something fresh, they share the music with their listeners. One of the recent CD's to catch their attention ...

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Joel Vanderheyden: Complete Life

Read "Complete Life" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


Iowa-based saxophonist and educator Joel Vanderheyden assimilates various genres into a distinct group sound, performing with members of the underground jazz group known as Koplant_No on his debut release. Complete with jazz-fusion and jazz-rock overtones, spiced with loops, samples and effects, the program projects a modicum of diversity and jazz-framed exploration. It all makes for a ...

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Joel Vanderheyden Releases "Complete Life"

Joel Vanderheyden Releases "Complete Life"

Saxophonist and composer Joel Vanderheyden recently released the highly anticipated progressive jazz album Complete Life on the Mize Music label. Drawing influence from the music of Radiohead, Michael Brecker, and Beck, Complete Life blends elements of jazz, rock and electronic music to create emotionally charged sonic colors that are progressive, refreshing, and epic. For more information ...


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