Iban Lee
Pasadena, California, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2018 | SELF
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"Iban is one of the most compelling young saxophonists I’ve heard. His performances are armed with a sincere and historically informed sense of melody, an exciting harmonic approach, and a drive to play this music with integrity. These qualities make Iban one of the top young saxophonists to keep an ear on for the future of Jazz." - Ramsey Castaneda
“Iban plays with creativity and fire. He is truly chasing his own voice, and for the listener, this is an exciting journey.” - Bryan Lipps
“Iban Lee epitomizes the best artistic impulses of his generation: knowledge and love of what has come before, understanding of what’s happening right now, and the talent and desire to contribute to what may be in the future. He’s someone to keep an eye on!” - Josh Aguiar, DMA Adjunct Professor of Music
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Iban Lee, originally from Calexico, California, is a young saxophonist and composer fresh on the scene in Los Angeles. He is currently completing his Bachelor’s of Music in Music Performance at the Los Angeles College of Music and studies with Ramsey Castaneda, Bryan Lipps, Ralph Humphrey, Mitch Forman, Jerry Watts Jr., and Tom Luer. He is a Downbeat Magazine Student Music Award representing - Undergraduate College Outstanding Performance (LACM Combo). He is planning on doing his Master’s in Jazz Studies and will be releasing his own album in 2020. Ramsey Castaneda says, "Iban is one of the most compelling young saxophonists I’ve heard. His performances are armed with a sincere and historically informed sense of melody, an exciting harmonic approach, and a drive to play this music with integrity. These qualities make Iban one of the top young saxophonists to keep an ear on for the future of Jazz."
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