Jazz at Holmes: Vehachi with Vince Varvel, Joel Vanderheyden, & Joe Pastor
Vehachi is an electro-acoustic jazz trio from St. Louis comprised of three of the city’s top jazz musicians. Inspired by the best of the world of electronica and modern jazz, the trio surrounds the audience with impactful music, creating a unique aural experience.
Vehachi is:
Dr. Joel Vanderheyden is a versatile saxophonist, composer, and educator with tremendous passion for the unifying power of music. As a performer, he draws upon his study of jazz and classical saxophone.
Vincent Varvel is a Saint Louis-based guitarist playing improvised music from varied streams of musical thought and traditions. His use of the acoustic instrument, electric guitar and signal-processed instruments creates a colorful palette of sound and language.
Joe Pastor is an extremely versatile musician. As a drummer and percussionist he has performed all across the United States with artists in blues, jazz, rock, worldmusic, orchestral, and musical theater.