https://www.leedynes.com/about daily 0.75 2021-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b64c9157e3c3aab9e88bd65/1548948456988-72Q5KDCIG9950B24RFKH/IMG_0897.jpg Home/About - 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 https://www.leedynes.com/gigs-1 daily 0.75 2019-10-28 https://www.leedynes.com/gigs-1/2019/10/28/lee-dynesjakob-peklee-hodel-live-at-pro-arts monthly 0.5 2019-10-28 https://www.leedynes.com/gigs-1/2019/10/27/lee-dynes-and-amanda-addleman-at-vin-antico monthly 0.5 2019-10-28 https://www.leedynes.com/gigs-1/2019/11/30/lee-dynes-and-amanda-addleman-at-hotel-gallery monthly 0.5 2019-10-27 https://www.leedynes.com/gigs-1/2019/10/5/lee-dynes-world-jazz-trio-mapp-project-at-red-poppy-art-house monthly 0.5 2019-09-24 https://www.leedynes.com/gigs-1/2019/10/4/lee-dynes-world-jazz-trioamanda-addleman-red-poppy-art-house 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https://www.leedynes.com/music daily 0.75 2019-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b64c9157e3c3aab9e88bd65/1534722406883-C0K32NAYL1JD3FRZXMKF/LeeTrio.jpg Music https://www.leedynes.com/teaching daily 0.75 2019-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b64c9157e3c3aab9e88bd65/1534727005656-ZN7XU74RWDV82X1YYHP9/Lee+and+James.jpg Teaching - Lessons Lee teaches privately and semi-privately at Marin Music Center in Novato, California as well as via Skype. He is available for lessons in guitar, bass, mandolin, ukulele, and oud as well as in jazz improvisation and style. For rates and scheduling, Contact Lee HERE. Subscribe to Lee’s YouTube channel at the bottom to find cool teaching videos. : Marin Music Center Website Marin Music Center Facebook Page https://www.leedynes.com/contact daily 0.75 2019-04-29 https://www.leedynes.com/projects daily 0.75 2019-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b64c9157e3c3aab9e88bd65/1561939802806-WG782I7M9HHKS41X4GUJ/IMG_5132.JPG Projects - Lee Dynes Jazz guitar Trio and Quartet Lee is a seasoned jazz guitarist who has been performing professionally since he was a teenager. His wide repertoire of Hard-bop, Post-bop, Soul, and Original music are equally at home in the nightclubs and concert halls as they are in an intimate restaurants, bar, and private party. Book one of Lee’s jazz groups at your venue today! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b64c9157e3c3aab9e88bd65/1561937325245-K4DTTV6ERC3M2UZ3G3WM/IMG_5698.JPG Projects - Lee Dynes Oud Lee is a skilled Oud player in the Arabic and Turkish styles. He plays with Aswat Ensemble, the bay area's premiere Arabic Music Ensemble, specializing in Egyptian Taraab and Syrian Muwashahat. He is also a central member of Alaturca Connection, a formidable Turkish Music Group with vast repertoire ranging from fast dance songs to slow classical music. Either one of these ensembles is a great fit for any performance hall or professional function, so contact Lee or visit there websites today! https://www.facebook.com/aswat.ensemble http://zawaya.org/site/aswat-ensemble/ https://www.facebook.com/AlaturcaConnection/ https://www.alaturcaconnection.com/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b64c9157e3c3aab9e88bd65/1534883325025-DEN4VQFLS5OC8C2UELC8/AmandaBand.jpg Projects - Amanda Addleman Band featuring Lee Dynes Amanda Addleman is a fantastic vocalist, pianist, and composer based in the Bay Area. Her ensemble, featuring Lee Dynes as a lead soloist, plays a wide reaching jazz repertoire that features original songs and arrangements, as well as a vast catalogue of standards. Amanda's band brings down the house in the night clubs, but her smooth and polished voice fits beautifully in any restaurant or private party. Check her out online! http://amandaaddleman.com/home.html https://www.facebook.com/amandaaddleman/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b64c9157e3c3aab9e88bd65/1561940500188-RT8ZV4Z9E1NGX69Z9IVV/IMG_5430.JPG Projects - LEe Dynes World Jazz and Creative Music Being multi-instrumentalist and very versatile musician, Lee fronts different groups with different focuses and aesthetics. Lee’s “World Jazz and Creative Music’ group combines rhythms from around the world, with Arabic style Oud, Post-bop jazz guitar, and free improvised creative music. 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