October 12, 2025 • 36 mins
Welcome back to The Jazz Flyte Podcast! This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lemek, a genre-defying guitarist who’s already stacked an impressive resume at just 26 years old. Signed to Trippin’ N Rhythm Records, Lemek has had a combined 9 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Smooth Jazz charts and over a million streams on Spotify—all off his debut album Emergence. Now, with his sophomore album Boundless, he’s proving that his creativity truly knows no limits.
Lemek takes us through his early musical influences—starting at age five, playing alongside his father, and absorbing everything from jazz and pop to metal and orchestral. He shares how his father not only introduced him to jazz, but continues to be one of his strongest collaborators, even joining him onstage during the Dave Koz Cruise.
But Lemek isn’t just about chart-topping hits—he’s intentional about leaving a mark that goes beyond music. He speaks about integrity, love, and values, and how every live show is a chance to preach something meaningful. We talk about the importance of mentorship, saying no, building merchandise as an artist, and learning to rest in a fast-paced industry.
Lemek also dives into the deeper purpose behind his music—how it’s moved listeners, including a powerful encounter with a fan at an airport who shared how his songs helped heal. Whether it’s crafting new material with artists from the cruise or walking through nature in his downtime, Lemek reminds us that music isn’t just about notes—it’s about connection.
Connect with Lemek: https://www.lemekyisraelmusic.com/
Lemek takes us through his early musical influences—starting at age five, playing alongside his father, and absorbing everything from jazz and pop to metal and orchestral. He shares how his father not only introduced him to jazz, but continues to be one of his strongest collaborators, even joining him onstage during the Dave Koz Cruise.
But Lemek isn’t just about chart-topping hits—he’s intentional about leaving a mark that goes beyond music. He speaks about integrity, love, and values, and how every live show is a chance to preach something meaningful. We talk about the importance of mentorship, saying no, building merchandise as an artist, and learning to rest in a fast-paced industry.
Lemek also dives into the deeper purpose behind his music—how it’s moved listeners, including a powerful encounter with a fan at an airport who shared how his songs helped heal. Whether it’s crafting new material with artists from the cruise or walking through nature in his downtime, Lemek reminds us that music isn’t just about notes—it’s about connection.
Connect with Lemek: https://www.lemekyisraelmusic.com/
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