Event Info
U-JAM Summer Workshop Presents: John Lee Trio
The John Lee Trio:
John Lee - Piano
Kosma Busheikin - Bass
Graham Villette - ...
7:00pm - 9:00pm Doors at: 5:30pm
$20 ticket U-JAM Members, $25 Regular Tix. *Children accompanied by parents at $5 per child
Event Description
The John Lee Trio:
John Lee - Piano
Kosma Busheikin - Bass
Graham Villette - Drums
The sound of the John Lee Trio bridges the gap between the past and the future of modern jazz; A collective true to the "straight ahead" sound with a contemporary improvisational approach on the repertoire of The Great American Songbook or compositions by a Jazz legend from the early 20th century.
Raised in Nanaimo BC, multi-instrumentalist John Lee remains one of the highest acclaimed jazz artists nationwide. Lee's experience as a sideman goes far beyond his years. Raised as a local of Vancouver Island, his early performing experiences were with Canadian artists such as Order of Canada recipient Phil Dwyer and internationally acclaimed Jazz trumpeter Ingrid Jensen. At age 19, Lee made his performance debut in the US with pianist Cyrus Chestnut at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola (Jazz at Lincoln Center) in New York City. Lee spent much of the early 2010's on the bandstand supporting visiting artists in Victoria BC where he performed with American pianists Larry Fuller, George Colligan and Misha Piatigorsky. Starting an association with internationally recognized Jazz saxophonist and impresario Cory Weeds in recent years, Lee was provided many opportunities to share the stage with the who's who of the Jazz world. Since 2017, Lee has performed with many world-class visiting artists in Vancouver BC, including Terell Stafford, Roy McCurdy, Ralph Moore, Grant Stewart, Jeremy Pelt, Eric Alexander, Joe Farnsworth, Peter Bernstein, Benny Benack III, Alexander Claffy, Mike LeDonne, Lucy Yeghiazaryan, Michael Weiss, Dick Oatts, Jim Rotondi, Nicole Glover and Joe Magnarelli.
With the support of the Cellar Music Group, Lee recorded his first album, “The Artist,” in 2021 under the Cellar Live record label, featuring legendary Jazz drummer Carl Allen. His sophomore recording, “Second Wind,” featuring Peter Washington and Kenny Washington, is just released!
John Lee will perform one long set, and his show will be followed by the U-JAM Summer Workshop Campers jam session.
Watch John Lee Trio: https://www.youtube.com/live/8Fb78yyiBBQ
Venue
753 View Street
Restaurant / Cafe / Pub
Capacity150
In-Person Event
Wed. August 14th 2024 + Add to Calendar
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