Chris Lee
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About
Chris Lee
As a composer, vibraphonist and drummer Chris Lee brings a distinct perspective to his music. He attended Marylhurst College and Portland State University, where he was a member of the percussion ensemble under the direction of Tomas Svoboda. He also attended the Ornette Coleman's Creative Music Studios, where he studied with Karl Berger and Jack DeJohnette on vibes and drums, respectively and the Cornish Institute with Sam Rivers and Dave Holland.
In addition to having performed and recorded his own music he has worked as a drummer with such diverse artists as Joe Henderson, Lew Tabackin, Fred Hersch, Kenny Werner, Ron Miles, Sheila Jordan, Gary Peacock, Julian Priester, Mose Allison, John Handy, Ernie Watts, Dave Stryker, Ernestine Anderson, David "Fathead" Newman, George Cables, David Friesen, Leni Stern, Nguyen Lee, Sonny Simmons, Plas Johnson and others.
As a teacher, Chris has taught privately for over 30 years and was on the faculty of the University of Oregon, Lewis & Clark College, and Naropa University as well as numerous master classes at many colleges and universities.
Discography as a leader:
SILENT TALK - (1984) with Colleen O'Brien, Art Lande, Mark Miller and Dave Captein . SOMETHING FORGOTTEN , REMEMBERED - (1989) with Lande, O'Brien, Paul McCandless and Bill Douglass
PRIMAL MATES - (1992) with O'Brien and Khabu Doug Young.
PRIMAL MATES/ DUOS AND TRIOS - (1995) with O'Brien and Khabu Doug Young. SONGS - w/ O'Brien (2001)
as a sideman:
SUCCULENCE OF ABSTRACTION - 2013 Michael Vlatkovich Trio
RICH LAMB - (2008) w/ Ron Miles and Chuck Lamb
THREE3 -(2008) Michael Vlatkovich Trio
YOU ARE THERE - (2007) Ellen Ross w/ Peter Sommer
ON THE BRINK - (2007) Bob Montgomery/ Al Hermann Quintet
LOOKING BACK - (2006) Dan Schwindt w/ Pat Bianchi
PLAY ZONE - (2003) George Mitchell
MIRADOR - (2001) Clay Giberson, Dave Captein
NANCY NOLAN SINGS- (2001) Jovino Santos Neto, Clipper Anderson
CHANGE OF HEART - (2001) Dan Balmer
PRESENT MOMENT , PRESENT PLACE - (1992) Kerry McCoy w/ Ernie Watts CANTALINA - (1991) Bill Douglas
TINA PHILLIPS - (1990) with Art Lande and Paul Warburton.
PASSAGES - (1990) Rick Crittenden w/ Art Lande, Paul McCandless
DON'T FORGET THE WAY HOME - (1989) Dan Balmer w/ George Mitchell REDWOOD RANGE - (1985) Frances Vanek Group
as a composer: JAZZ CHILD - (1999) Sheila Jordon w / Steve Kuhn
THE HIDDEN JEWEL - (2002) Paul McCandless, Gunter Wehinger and Art Lande.
Festivals:
FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE JAZZ, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico NANCY JAZZ PULSATIONS, France
PAU INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL, France
JAZZ TOULON, France
MT. HOOD JAZZ FESTIVAL, Oregon
RHASAAN ROLAND KIRK MEMORIAL, San Fransisco
PORT TOWNSEND JAZZ FESTIVAL, Washington
JUNEAU JAZZ AND CLASSICS, Alaska
MINTURN JAZZ FESTIVAL, Colorado
WESTCLIFFE JAZZ FESTIVAL, Colorado
DENVER JAZZ FESTIVAL, Colorado
My approach to teaching is initially non - stylistic. I focus on the underlying fundamentals of drum set playing that apply to all styles i.e. basic snare drum technique, independence between the limbs, developing a deep sense of groove and time as well as melodic soloing concepts.
For people just starting out I believe in being a supportive teacher/coach that will give them the skills they need to develop their own "voice" and follow their musical path whatever that may be.
For more advanced students, to be able to expand on their knowledge and to help take it the next level.
I have developed my own body of exercises and materials which I will pass on to students as well as individualized material for each student.