Myunp Sum Lim Lecture Series in Korean Studies

Performer:

Jordan VanHemert

Assistant Professor of Saxophone and Director of Jazz Studies

Northeastern State University

The performance is based on Dr. VanHemert's second album, "Nomad" where he explores concepts of home and what it means to explore Korean American identity through Jazz. In his words, "In this project, I reharmonized several Korean folk and children's songs to present them to new audiences and preserve our musical culture." His band members also bring many different Korean identities.

Event sponsors: the Oregon Humanities Center, Academic Residential and Research Initiatives—Faculty in Residence Program, Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, and Center for Asian and Pacific Studies.