The Bio of Joel Lee

The BIO of Joel Lee

JOEL LEE is an electric bassist from CT that has performed for many different bands in the Connecticut, NYC, and NY capitol regions. His style varies as he tries to get as much diversity out of the instrument using slapping, two-handed tapping, harmonics, and many other techniques. He can hold down the groove and is a very solid studio musician, in addition to being an accomplished solist on the instrument. Joel also plays upright bass.
In addition, Joel is now exploring a new responsibility of a lead vocalist in his new band, "FRAYD." He has won local kareoke contests and is developing his own style continually.

"A big thank you to featured artist Joel Lee. Displaying a solo electric bass set that was truly inspiring. Using a two handed tapping technique, the astonishingly talented Joel Lee made it sound like there was a full band on stage. The selections ran from moody originals to unique rendidtions of familiar holiday favorites. Thank you Mr. Lee for making your annual holiday visit to KSOMS a great one. "
--12/16/04 Ken Safety, open mic host

"Joel lays down the foundation with a rock-solid groove straight from the soul."
--Pete Walrath, Hat City Ale House

"Joel can figure out a bassline to a song in one listening. He is very easy to work with."
--Matt Russo, Rooster Studios
"Joel Lee is a bass player who undoubtably leaves me slack jawed!"
--Ivan, bassist of Spellbinder
Previous local bands:
FRO, Rainmaker (now known as X-IT), Spontaneous Combustion, and Eric's Rapture.

Currently playing with:
Bobby T's Electric Circus, F R A Y D, Joe Hammer Workshop

Special Guest Performances:
Grammy Award Winners Paul Halley, and The Paul Winter Consort.

Opened for:
Tower of Power, The Yellow Jackets, John Pattitucci, Michael Brecker, and Deep Banana Blackout.

Recorded with:
Local artists from CT include: Jenn Taylor, Lucinda, Carrie, and is the house bassist for Rooster studios.

Joel's own projects:
"The Overlooker" (1996) and is working on releasing "A Bass Odyssey" in the beginning of 2004.
Joel is also known as "Mr. P" as he teaches instrumental music in the New Haven area.

Joel and his favorite fan on 7/4/03

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