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Lee was destined to follow in the footsteps of one of his mentors and family friend,
Lee was destined to follow in the footsteps of one of his mentors and family friend,
Jerry Goodman, world-renowned violinist for John Maclaughlin’s Mahavishnu Orchestra. Jerry was instrumental in teaching Lee a great deal about proper technique and the use of all fingers when playing string instruments. He also learned plenty from
Jerry Goodman, world-renowned violinist for John Maclaughlin’s Mahavishnu Orchestra. Jerry was instrumental in teaching Lee a great deal about proper technique and the use of all fingers when playing string instruments. He also learned plenty from
guitar great, John Maclaughlin, yet he preferred to focus on more melodic and more rock based guitar works. Chic Corea and Return to Forever had a great impact on Lee’s work as well. Then he had the opportunity of a lifetime to meet the entire Return To Forever band while they were on tour in Chicago. He was so impressed with theirmusic, particularly Al Dimeola’s guitar work and sound, that while playing at the Arie Crown Theater, he gave his unsolicited opinion that Al should continue to use the same gear for the rest of their U.S. tour.
guitar great, John Maclaughlin, yet he preferred to focus on more melodic and more rock based guitar works. Chic Corea and Return to Forever had a great impact on Lee’s work as well. Then he had the opportunity of a lifetime to meet the entire Return To Forever band while they were on tour in Chicago. He was so impressed with their music, particularly Al Dimeola’s guitar work and sound, that while playing at the Arie Crown Theater, he gave his unsolicited opinion that Al should continue to use the same gear for the rest of their U.S. tour.
On his debut album, Shoot From The Hip, Lee gratefully and humbly credits many guitarists for their influence on his work, including Al Dimeola. (See Nystedmusic.com)
On his debut album, Shoot From The Hip, Lee gratefully and humbly credits many guitarists for their influence on his work, including Al Dimeola. (See Nystedmusic.com)