Amy Lee (saxophonist)
- Amy Lee (saxophonist)
Amy Lee is one of the few female saxophonists to attain commercial success.
Lee was born in
North Adams, Massachusetts , and studied music at theUniversity of Miami . She is best known for being a member ofJimmy Buffett 'sCoral Reefer Band from 1991 through 2005.In 1999, Lee released her debut solo jazz CD, "Inside The Outside", on her independent label Publick Ptomaine Music. Her second CD, "Use Me", was released in 2004. Musicians appearing on her recordings include drummer
Sonny Emory , percussionistJack Ashford of theFunk Brothers , pedal Steel guitaristDoyle Grisham , and renowned percussionistRalph MacDonald .Lee, a resident of
Decatur, Georgia , has worked in the studio as a performer, arranger and writer for major albums as well as radio and TV commercials. She has also has worked with gospel artist Luther Barnes & the Sunset Jubilees, the rap group, Y'all So Stupid, and the Grammy-nominatedRichard Smallwood Singers. She was first introduced to Jimmy Buffett by Charles Neville ofThe Neville Brothers , during the 1991New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival .Lee has appeared onstage with many other artists, including
Ben E. King ,The Temptations , blues legendClarence "Gatemouth" Brown , and theAtlanta Symphony Orchestra . As a member of Jimmy Buffett's band, she has performed alongsideJoni Mitchell ,James Taylor ,Billy Joel ,Ringo Starr ,Clint Black , and had the prestigious honor of performing alongside PresidentBill Clinton during his 42nd Presidential Inaugural Ball.External links
* [http://www.amyleesax.com Amy Lee Official Web Site] .
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