The Gordon Lee Trio “This Path” CD Release Party November 26, 2010

Portland’s own celebrated jazz pianist and composer Gordon Lee is having a very special Thanksgiving Holiday weekend CD release party. Grab your friends and family and catch one of the West Coast’s finest for an exciting and moving evening of new music and more. Lee’s brand new CD “This Path” features two trios performing mostly original compositions. The all-star cast includes: Dave Captein on Bass, Carlton Jackson on Drums, Kevin Deitz on Bass, Miguel Barnell on percussion and Ron Steen on Drums. Tickets are a family friendly $10. The CD release party is Friday night at Jimmy Mak’s on November 26th, 8pm. Tickets are available at www.jimmymaks.com. Call for reservations - (503) 295-6542.
This CD represents a culmination of Lee’s artistic endeavors. It is a new direction for his own path in jazz. The music features Cuban, Brazilian, Native American and other world musics from those Lee has worked with and been influenced by. "This Path" is a musical story reflecting the different aspects of Gordon's personality and musical history. Blending world influences with jazz harmony; these songs vary from the dramatic and mesmerizing to down-home-grooves to hauntingly provocative melodies. Lee talents are considerable and many; his own distinct voice is clearly on his own path. And "This Path" is a celebration of that voice in life, in music and in artistry.
Please join Gordon Lee at Jimmy Maks on Nov 26th for an exciting and moving evening of music from one of Portland’s very best showcasing his own music. The Ben Darwish Trio joins the concert at 11pm.