Jazz sax player, cmposer and arranger Amy Lee has just released her 2nd solo CD USE ME
Jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger Amy Lee has been on the national/
international music scene since 1990. Lees newly released solo CD titled
USE ME (PPM 04) marks her 2nd solo album and is currently being sold
exclusively at http://www.AmyLeeSax.com. The accomplished musicians
backing Amy on USE ME have recorded with hundreds of artists including
Earth, Wind & Fire, Steely Dan, Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, David
Sanborn, Kenny G, the Temptations, Quincy Jones, George Benson, David
Bowie and Stevie Wonder. Amy Lees USE ME is filled with feel-good songs
and soulful soloing that's unique to today's “Smooth Jazz” monotony. That's
because her years playing with Charles Neville of the Neville Brothers and
Jimmy Buffett have brought to her palette a distinctive blend of jazz, funk and
storytelling which is undeniably weaved into her music and playing. Producer/
engineer Steve Schwartzberg also brings his pop/R&B skills to the project
having worked with such artists as Toni Braxton, TLC, and Boyz II Men. The
resulting instrumental jazz-pop-soul mix is incredibly fresh and fun. The
album contains 7 original compositions and 3 covers including Bill Withers'
”Use Me” as well as Stevie Wonder's “Too Shy To Say.” It is sure to become a
favorite in your CD collection. USE ME ships immediately.
Amy Lee has worked extensively in the studio as a performer, arranger and
composer for major albums, on independent albums, and radio and TV
commercials. As a songwriter, she has collaborated with Jimmy Buffett on his
MCA releases Bob Roberts Society Band (BANANA WIND - Margaritaville
Records/MCA 96); Fruitcakes (FRUITCAKES - Margaritaville Records/MCA
94); and Delaney Talks To Statues (FRUITCAKES - Margaritaville
Records/MCA 94) along with songwriter Mac McAnally.
Amys first major label release was as a writer/performer on MCA Records in
1993. Her reggae instrumental Sugartown Shakedown was released in a
compilation CD titled MARGARITAVILLE CAFE, LATE NIGHT MENU
(Margaritaville Records/MCA '93). As an in demand studio musician, Amy
has recorded on every Jimmy Buffett album released since 1994 totaling ten
to date. Other major album credits include gospel recording artist Luther
Barnes & the Sunset Jubilees: A LIVE CELEBRATION (A.I.R. Records 94)
and NOTHING CAN BE BETTER (A.I.R. Records '93); the rap group, Yall So
Stupid, VAN FULL OF PAKISTANS (Rowdy Records/Arista '93); and the
Grammy-nominated Richard Smallwood Singers, PORTRAIT (Word, Inc./A&
M Records 90).
Amy Lee has had several television appearances as a Coral Reefer Band
member. She also appears in a documentary by Island Visual Arts titled “Let
The Good Times Roll - A Film About The Roots of American Music” (Polygram
'92). Internationally, JVC Corporation documented Ms. Lees performances
with Charles Neville & Diversity for Japanese syndication.
Ms. Lee has performed with many well-known artists besides her long stints
with Jimmy Buffett and Charles Neville, including performances with Ben E.
King, the Temptations, blues legend Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, and
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for their summer pops series at Chastain Park.
With Jimmy Buffett she has performed alongside Joni Mitchell, James Taylor,
Billy Joel, Ringo Starr, Clint Black, Glenn Frey, and had the prestigious honor
of performing alongside President Bill Clinton during his 42nd Presidential
Inaugural Ball. Amy also played for President Clintons 50th birthday party on
the White House backyard lawn.
Amy Lee administers and promotes her music via her publishing company/
independent record label PUBLICK PTOMAINE MUSIC. USE ME to date is
available exclusively at http://www.AmyLeeSax.com. Her 1st solo CD
INSIDE the OUTSIDE is available for purchase through her website as well
as CDBaby.com and Amazon.com.
