About Lee
Bio
Lee Dynes is a guitarist, oudist, composer and educator living in Harlem in New York City. His style is one that is a product of his many interests and influences with a sophisticated understanding of the mechanics and techniques of the guitar.
For the majority of his career, Dynes has dedicated himself to the study of jazz music and is steeped in the language and traditions of the American artform. As an Ohio native, Dynes possesses a deep knowledge of Bluegrass, Country and Old-Time music that he has played with his father since he was young. Upon moving the San Francisco Bay Area, Dynes pursued many musical interests including Indian music on a self-crafted fretless guitar and Arabic, Persian and Turkish music on the oud. Through the immersion and performance of the different traditions and cultures, Dynes's own compositions are a true mingling of styles spoken through the language of jazz. Dynes has recently relocated to New York City, where he is active as a guitarist, oudist, band-leader, composer, and educator.
Dynes earned his Bachelor's of Music from Berklee College of Music in Boston where he studied with some of the shining stars of the jazz world including Mick Goodrick, David Gilmore and Hal Crook.
Currently Dynes is involved in a number of projects that reflect his eclectic and varied tastes. He is the founder and guitarist of the self-titled Lee Dynes Trio and released his debut album, "Pathways," in 2015. Dynes is the lead guitarist in the Amanda Addleman Band and has appeared on the forthcoming album release, "Into the Light." He fronts a wide variety of ensembles, ranging from straight ahead hard-bop and post-bop jazz ensembles, to avant-garde free, and his patented “world jazz trio” where he mixes influence from all over the world with his native jazz tongue.
In addition to a busy performance schedule, Dynes teaches music at P.S. 091 in The Bronx. He also gives Skype lessons to students all over the world in jazz improvisation and performance.
Notable past venues:
Rockwood Music Hall
Shrine
Sculler's Jazz Bar
Regattabar
Berklee Performance Center
Savanna Jazz Club
Peel Fresco Hong Kong
Gilly's Dayton
Blue Note Napa
Catalina's Jazz Club
Madrone Art Bar
San Francisco Conservatory
California Jazz Conservatory
Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California
Veteran's Memorial Theater Marin Civic Center
DeAnza College