Asianergy by Jack Lee
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 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
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
Tracklist
| 1. | Scenes From the Past | 6:09 |
| 2. | An Episode of Journey | 6:20 |
| 3. | Asianergy | 5:28 |
| 4. | Exotica | 6:33 |
| 5. | Jejudo | 6:32 |
| 6. | Kamiyama | 6:02 |
| 7. | All of those things | 4:36 |
| 8. | Sunrise in Mumbai | 5:59 |
| 9. | The Reason | 3:37 |
| 10. | Waiting in Rain | 5:02 |
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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.