I can't believe It’s already been two months since the new album was released. Thank you again for your support that made this project possible, and for listening, and sharing.
I'm also grateful for the positive press reviews Infinite Connections has been receiving from around the globe. Sharing some highlights here!
"Superb from start to finish" - Le Monde "...stirs the soul... ultimately beautiful listening experience." - DownBeat, Editor's Pick ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “a strong personal voice” - Financial Times “She is awesome” - Jazzthetik ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "a stand-out for large ensemble works of recent years," - Rondo Magazine ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “It’s beautiful, free-spirited music.” - Jazzwise, Editor’s Choice "A composer of authority and depth …" - The Arts Desk "A sparkling synthesis...affirms the ever-lively relevance of jazz" - Télérama “deeply impressive” - Nate Chinen - The Gig, Take 5 "A Profound cross-cultural meditation on life" - Jazziz "Lee’s work has a thrilling vitality." – STEROGUM “intensely personal and give her music its stamp” - Textura
Finally, we’re celebrating the release with a live concert in NYC at the beautiful Sheen Center. It would be so lovely to have your presence there, to meet you in person having a chat face to face. If you can join us, please say hi to me!
Aug. 23 Friday 7 PM Sheen Center : 18 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012 Tickets: https://www.sheencenter.org/events/detail/jihye-lee-orchestra-infinite-connections
Your ongoing support is much appreciated. ❤️
Gratitude, Jihye
MV + 4/19 show in NYC
Hello friends,
The first single 'We Are All From The Same Stream' is out! Have you all listened to the new release? Please go to your favorite music platform and give it some love. CLICK HERE
I’m also sharing the MV exclusively with you before its release. I hope you enjoy watching it and feel the intense energy in the studio as we document it.
Extremely excited to announce [Infinite Connections] will be out on May 31st! Before the full album release, the first single ‘We Are All From The Same Stream’ will be out this Friday, April 5th. I wanted to share the album cover preview with you - thank you so much for being part of this project!!!
Much gratitude to each and every one of you for your donation. The funding campaign has ended, however, the 'General Support' donation is still open if you would like to continue your support!
Jihye Lee Orchestra is currently in the process of creating its third album. With your support, we successfully fundraised and released two albums. The latest album, 'Daring Mind,' earned the Korean Music Award for the best jazz album of 2021 and was highlighted in The Guardian’s list of the 10 best jazz albums, the New York Times’ '5 Classical Albums to Hear Right Now,' as well as Spotify’s 10 best jazz songs. Each step is a challenging yet thrilling journey, and I can’t wait to see this album come to life. Please join us!
INTINITE CONNECTIONS (2024)
Consists of nine compositions inspired by traditional Korean sounds and philosophies. Undeterred by the challenges of melding Western music with indigenous Korean folk rhythms, composer Jihye Lee explores what it means to confront grief, the cycle of nature, ancestral ties, and womanhood.
