Joel Vanderheyden

Tanzania Life Project
Tanzania Life Project is a Non-profit organization founded by my grandfather, Jim Vanderheyden. They are dedicated to empowering the people of small villages in Tanzania, Africa to develop a greater quality of life through personal dedication and commitment, education and support.

Chris Vadala
My teacher, mentor, and great friend. Not to mention an unparalleled saxophonist and woodwind doubler.

Yoshie Fruchter
The musical yin to my yang. My favorite guitarist to play with, hands down.

Travis Freudenberg
One of my all-time favorite bassists. A real comedian, and he can down pints of beer with the best of them.

Gene D'Andrea
What can I say...sheer Eugenius! Gene always takes it to the next level.

Kevin Pace
A smokin' bass player and very laid back guy whose use of the word "man" is infectious.

Danny Villanueva
An incredibly talented, well-rounded, and accomplished percussionist.

Ben Tufts
A fantastic drummer, incredibly innovative composer, and all-around hilarious guy.

Happy Apple
One of my favorite bands growing up in Minneapolis. They are still pushing the envelope.

Leigh Pilzer
A gifted saxophonist and composer.

PM Woodwind
The best sax shop in Chicago. Owner Paul Maslin is the best repair man in the country!