John Lee

About

Jazz bassist best known for his collaborations with artists like Dizzy Gillespie and Max Roach. He has also been a producer on more than fifty albums.

Before Fame

He studied at the Philadelphia Musical Academy from 1970 to 1972.

Trivia

He became the director of the Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Stars in 1996 at the behest of Gillespie's wife.

Family Life

His father was an African Methodist Episcopal minister.

Associated With

He and guitarist Chuck Loeb were both members of The Fantasy Band.