Jack Lee is Korea’s most recognized world class Jazz musician, and has been at the vanguard of promoting Jazz in his hometown of Seoul, Korea, as well as in the Asian territory through his performances and recordings with many of the top name in Jazz today for almost twenty years.

With roots planted firmly in his Asian heritage, technique and sensitivity honed by his schooling and experience in New York, and with a singular voice propelled by an intense desire for a more complete artistic expression, Jack Lee combines formidable technique with a penchant for gentle, flowing lyricism that makes his music eminently appealing to both musicians and non-musicians alike.

Born in Seoul Korea, Jack absorbed the sounds of rock guitar heroes such as Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, and Jeff Beck before discovering the jazzier sounds of Pat Metheny, Larry Coryell, and Miles Davis. At 17, he traveled to the United States to pursue his passion and later enrolled as a computer science major at Columbia University. A stint as a disc jockey at the well-known station WKCR-FM exposed him to an extraordinary breadth of jazz music. Being a student in New York allowed him to experience first hand the living legends of jazz in the city’s renowned clubs, and also enabled him to study first-hand with such guitar luminaries as Larry Coryell, Emily Remler, Bill Connors, and John Scofield.

Becoming a professional musician after graduation, Jack has performed and toured all over the world with many top names in Jazz, and started making his mark in NY jazz scene, as the formidable Asian musician/ producer.

Currently Jack is involved as a producer/ guitarist on several noteworthy projects, which sets him apart from a conventional jazz musician.

On his project with the exciting new world music ensemble Asianergy, Jack summons up some of his most heartfelt, emotionally moving playing on record to date. Spurred on by an international cast of sidemen; Academy award winning Pianist Dave Grusin, Grammy winning pianist, Bob James, Bassist, Nathan East and a grammy winning drummer, Harvey Mason to record as well as another good friend , very talented multi instrumentalist, Norihito Sumitomo, a master of EWI (electric wind instrument) from Japan, under-rated percussionist from India-Malaysia, Lewis Pragasam and a great acoustic guitarist/composer from Brazil, Toninho Horta, and another great pianist from New York, Mr.Charles Blenzig.

At the core of this superb recording is the chemistry between Lee and kindred spirit Pragasam, whose powerfully polyrhythmic approach to hand percussion and the drum kit fuels the momentum of these sessions

With Asian*ergy, Jack has found the perfect vehicle to express his inspiration he found from his life experiences performing music in all over the world………..– Bill Milkowski

On ASGP, Jack produced an unique guitar trio along with an extraordinary guitarist from Hong Kong, Mr.Eugene Pao and Japan’s own jazz star, Mr. Kazumi Watanabe, with a very disctict and subtle dynamic sound mixing different cultures and ethnic influences from three great Asian Countries.

On Angels of Shanghai project with the Grammy Award winning, legendary pianist, Bob James, Jack has produced rich sound textures of perfect hybrid mix of Chinese traditional instruments along with the cool, funky and romantic jazzy lyricism that the pianist is well known for.

This project has toured all over Asia and USA with rave reviews, and the special band will also premiere in Beijing, in time for Beijing Olympic Games.

On his latest Collaborative effort with the Danish Singer songwriter, Pianist, Guitarist, Annekei,

Jack showcases the romantic production of love songs with the perfect sultry voices of the very talented, blond haired beauty, Annekei.

Miss Annekei, who debuted on NY music scene in 2003 as the favorite artist from the famed TV show, ‘Showtime at the Apollo theater’ in New York city , has enjoyed much success in Japan as one of the favorite foreign artists in 2006-2007.

‘Letter’, the new album by Jack Lee + Annekei is a colletion of famous love songs including new cover versions of tunes such as Sting’ Fragile, Stevie Wonder’s Lately, Nat King Coles’ Paper Moon, Jobim Classics, ‘Felicidade’ and Aguas De Marco, as well as Originals by Jack Lee and Annekei, has the combination of jazz, Brazilian, Rhythm & Blues, Pop, funk, presents unusual, yet very natural sounding arrangements with romantic streak, which leaves a deep emotionally satisfying impact upon the listener.

Jack Lee has performed, toured and/or recorded with stellar artists in Music today, such as Bob James, Nathan East, Harvey Mason, Lee Ritenour, Bob Mintzer, Dave Grusin, Toninho Horta, Cassandra Wilson, Billy Kilson, Chris botti, Kazumi Watanabe, Larry Coryell, Danny Gottlieb, Mike Brecker, Chico Freeman, and many more..

With Asianergy my friend Jack Lee has created an irresistible blend of elements from all over the globe and woven them into romantic textures that leave me spellbound. Jack has used all the resources from his many travels and opportunities to find unique talents throughout Asia and the rest of the world. Against this backdrop we can hear the beauty of his guitar style, a blending of jazz with the sounds and rhythms of Asia & South America. Give it a listen and you will be transported as I have been into the magic world of Asianergy. …………..Bob James

What the critics say…

Spiffy, artistically challenging, Lee’s Guitarisma is undeniable, and as a producer, he shows how to use vocals on instrumental albums….Jazziz, Jon Widran
Lee’s Fleet fingerwork Dazzles…. Jazztimes
If you are in the mood for some engaging contemporary jazz Jack Lee's 'Into The Night' is highly recommended. Drawing from Brazilian, R&B and Jazz influences, guitarist Lee presents a smooth collection of refreshing original compositions featuring his rich playing on acoustic and electric guitars. Jack is also joined by friends Bob James, Toninho Horta, Mark Ledford, Hillary James and Rachel Z who add their solid talents to the recording. The ensemble effectively creates complete contemporary musical scapes with each tune. Jack's playing on acoustic guitar is particularly impressive. Fans of The Rippingtons, Toninho Horta, and Pat Metheny will enjoy this collection. Review. Jazz Online.
Toninho Horta is one of the brightest stars of Brazillian guitar- as both songwriter and sparkiling instrumentalist. A master musician whose songs are among the best loved in his country, Horta's harmonic sensibility and fantastically inventive chording have made him one of the most stunning performers in the world. Jack Lee, an accomplished player with a romantic streak, the Korean-born guitarist/producer strikes a perfect balance between impressive technique and emotional depth on (Belo to Seoul: Toninho contributes six original compositions, Jack, three among twelve tracks) On Belo to Seoul, Jack and Toninho serve up a collection of beautiful compositions with melodic lines that weave in and out of unpredictable chord progressions, a consistent romanticism that always manages to avoid sentimentality, and an uncompromising display of musical roots that refuses to nostalgically repeat the past. Joined by stellar musician friends like (Bob James, Rachel Z, Manolo Badrena, Gene Jackson, charles Blenzig, Danny Gottlieb, Mark Egan, and Hilary James, and more) "Timeless, haunting beauty.. boundless heart and soul" JAZZIZ, Downbeat by Bill Milkowski