Mike Lee

b. Cleveland, Ohio, USA. A gifted tenor saxophonist, Lee studied music at Cleveland State University and the College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. He gained experience, performing in his home town, Cincinnati, Toledo, Pittsburgh, Youngstown and also further afield in Toronto. Later, Lee studied with Joe Lovano in New York. In 1990, he joined the Woody Herman Orchestra, touring with the tribute band until early the following year. His recording debut, The Quiet Answer, also came in 1990. Among many artists with whom Lee has performed are Geri Allen, M...