Lauren Lee
Vocal Jazz Innovator
Lauren Lee is a celebrated jazz vocalist and composer, recognized for her adventurous harmonic concepts and captivating original music that pushes the boundaries of contemporary jazz.
modern jazzvocal improvisationavant-garde jazz
About
Lauren Lee is an American jazz vocalist, composer, and pianist. She has released several acclaimed albums as a leader, featuring her distinctive vocal style and intricate original compositions. Lee is also an active educator, holding a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Jazz Studies.
Music Style
Her music fuses modern jazz, avant-garde improvisation, and vocal doubling—often combining piano and voice in layered melodic interplay that treats the voice like a horn.
Background
- Hometown
- St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Education
- Webster University (B.M.), New York University (M.M.)
- Instruments
- piano, vocals
- Active
- 2010s-present
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Notable Collaborations
Kenny WernerBrian LynchGil GoldsteinBilly MartinMark WhitfieldJon Davis
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