press release for piano solo no.4

2011: piano solo no.4, a 4 movement piano piece is part of  series of piano pieces composed in memory of Minimalist composers, Morton Feldman and John Cage. This work/recording is  featured and exclusively chosen for The 24-hour 7 Web stream on Edition Wandelweiser. However it is no certain that this will appear on a CD yet.

* stills taken from playlist from  The 24-hour 7 Web stream on Edition Wandelweiser

press release for passion

2010: passion, an 18 track album of original electronica pop and neoclassical music written and performed by C. Kenneth Lee

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Now on sale at The Hong Kong Art Centre Boutique

Hong Kong, G/F, 2 Harbour Road, Wanchai

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(NOTES FROM THE COMPOSER/ARTIST)
As vice-president (2006-2007) of a Best Buddies Chapter (a charity for the mentally disabled), a volunteer music therapy assistant for the mentally disabled), & nephew of a cancer victim/my aunt, Leticia Cheung, a portion of the sales from "Metamorphosis", "Breakaway", "Classical" went to "Best Buddies International", "American Cancer Society" and "UNICEF." In the case of this 4th album, it is my wish to continue with the spirit of giving by donating a portion of "Passion" sales to support SAVE THE CHILDREN's "Children's Emergency Fund" to help children affected by both the 2010 earthquakes in HAITI and CHILE.

(MANY THANKS TO:)
MY MOTHER AND FATHER FOR THEIR LOVE AND SUPPORT FOR ME AND MY MUSIC. THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE THAT I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ESPECIALLY TO ALL OF MY FRIENDS AND FANS FROM AROUND THE WORLD FOR STAYING AROUND AND SHOWING YOUR SUPPORT.

(CD INFORMATION)
Tracks 1,8,9,10,11,13,14 recorded at CKL Studio in Hong Kong. Track 2 recorded at The Cal Arts Dizzy Gillespie Studio. Track 16 recorded at THE HONG KONG GRAND HYATT HOTEL BALLROOM. Track 18 recorded at The Tahitian Princess Cruise's Cabaret Lounge. Tracks 5,17 recorded live at The Cal Arts Roy O' Disney Hall. All mixing, mastering, vocals, background vocals and synthesized instruments performed on songs by C. Kenneth Lee. 
ALL MUSIC AND LYRICS COMPOSED AND ARRANGED BY C. KENNETH LEE.

press release for classical

2009: classical, a 21 track album of original neoclassical and classical-new age music written by C. Kenneth Lee.


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Now on sale at The Hong Kong Art Centre Boutique

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-CREDIT CARDS ALSO ACCEPTED-OPENING HOURS: tue-sat(12-8pm), sun-mon(12-6pm)

(Notes from the composer:)
As vice-president (2006-7) of a Best Buddies International Chapter(a charity for the mentally disabled), a volunteer music therapy assistant for the mentally disabled), and nephew of a cancer victim/my aunt, Leticia Cheung, a portion of the sales from "Metamorphosis" and "Breakaway" went to "Best Buddies International" & "American Cancer Society." In the case of this new CD, it is my wish to continue with the spirit of giving by donating a portion of "Classical" sales to support UNICEF to help "Children Affected by the Sichuan Earthquake in CHina." I started this CD in 2004 and I think it's my most personal and carefully crafted music since "Metamorphosis."

Tracks 2-8, 12, 13 recorded live and mixed and mastered by recording engineers at Roy O' Disney Music Hall. Tracks 1,0-11, 16-20 performed, recorded, mixed and mastered by C. Kenneth Lee at CKL Studio in Valencia, CA & Hong Kong. Track 15 and 16 recorded live and mastered by Northwestern University's recording engineers at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall.

All Vocals, instruments and synthesized instruments performed by C. Kenneth Lee. (Executive Producers:) Roy O'Disney Hall, Northwestern University's Pick Staiger Hall recording engineer team & C. Kenneth Lee.
(Management: Magdalena Lee)

(C) 2009 C. Kenneth Lee Music, All rights reserved


After almost 3 years absent from a Classical CD, and almost 2 years absent from a CD, ASCAP Composer Award Finalist and Cal Arts Capitol / EMI Jazz CD Contest Nominated Asian-American Composer, C. Kenneth Lee, pianist, actor, former Best Buddies Chapter Vice-President and Torrey Pines Idol Contest Finalist Singer presents a follow-up to his CD (2006) Metamorphosis(Original Orchestral Music Live from Northwestern University of Chicago).
IN “Classical (Original Classical Music Live from Roy O’Disney Hall & Northwestern Univeristy, Chicago)” , Lee proves that he’s no joke by selecting only his finest and best original music so far since compiling in 2004. “Classical (Original Classical Music Live at Roy O’Disney Hall & Northwestern University, Chicago)” was nominated for The 2009 CalArts Capitol Records/EMI Jazz CD Competition and a finalist for The 2008 ASCAP M. G Award for the Music Composition “What Does She See?” 

2007: breakaway

2007: breakaway, an album of original experimental pop music and live neo-classical written by C. Kenneth Lee

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Now on sale at The Hong Kong Art Centre Boutique

Hong Kong, G/F, 2 Harbour Road, Wanchai

-CREDIT CARDS ALSO ACCEPTED-OPENING HOURS: tue-sat(12-8pm), sun-mon(12-6pm)

(Notes from the composer:)
I believe that it is my duty to contribute to society and in particular to those who are less fortunate or are suffering from a disability or disease. By doing so, I hope this will inspire others to do likewise. A portion of the sales proceeds of my last CD went to support Best Buddies. In the case of this second CD, it is my wish to continue with the spirit of giving by going down a list of non-profitable charities worldwide. I have chosen the American Cancer Society to help combat this dreadful disease because I have recently lost my loving aunt, Leticia Cheung, who succumbed to cancer. I dedicate this CD in memory of her. I deeply share the sorrow of those who are also personally affected by cancer.



Under the influence of growing up amidst a mixed background of brainwashing pop music while receiving a fine musical education in classical, world, avant-garde, jazz and film score music, it was hard for Lee to choose which genre to focus on. In this sophomore album, he decided to give us a bit of both worlds with a primary focus on quality rather than quantity. 

Lee has optimized his new talent in songwriting as well as giving us once again that soaring and beautiful orchestral sound which we had sampled in “Metamorphosis”. 

“Breakaway” reflects Lee’s maturity and a clear departure from his last album. In this album, he works with a new team of professionals and has created a production that proves that this cd is no joke.

Kenneth started composing at the age of 10. He was a student of Dr. Steven Hoey, a Charles Ives Scholarship winner. Lee has also studied composition with Wolfgang Von Schweinitz, Augusta Read Thomas, David Rosenboom, Meredith Monk, Helmut Lachenmann, Michael Jon Fink, Barry Schrader, Michael Pisaro, Michael Mcbride, Matt Mcbane(Founding Director of Carlsbad Music Festival),Thomas A. Brown, Michael Weinstein and many others. 
Kenneth started playing piano at the age of 4 and has been taking piano lessons from Hei-ock Kim, alumni The Juilliard School.

He has performed in the leading roles of the Prince in Cinderella, Rolf in the Sound of Music and the salesman, conductor and other roles in the Music Man in 9 shows in Poway Center for the Performing Arts, Neurosciences Auditorium and Pt. Loma Nazarene Univeristy in San Diego. He sang Mozart Aria with the California Institute of Music Southern California Sinfonietta Orchestra on January 29, 2006 for the Mozart's Birthday Concert at Pt. Loma Nazarene University. Apart from guest featuring, Lee has had his own concerts in the United States,Hong Kong and Australia.

The songs in "Breakaway" demonstrated his first attempt in showcasing vocal . Surprisingly, Lee preferred to present a less showy side by giving Broadway show tunes and opera a break to perform his original songs that are personal, honest and satirical. Not only has Lee presented a satirical, original and musical view on society, he has also given us a whole new selection of original music which is meditative and relaxing, as well as showing a variety of styles which he pulled from his sleeves.


Songs:
All Vocals: C. Kenneth Lee
All instruments and synthesized instruments performed by 
C. Kenneth Lee. All songs mixed and recorded by C. Kenneth Lee
Photography and Art Direction: C. Kenneth Lee

All Tracks recorded at CKL Studio, Hong Kong and Los Angeles, CA. Except Tracks 1.5,6,8 and 11 recorded live at Roy O'Disney Music Hall. 
All songs, lyrics, solos and orchestral compositions composed and arranged by C. Kenneth Lee

2006: metamorphosis

2006: metamorphosis, a six track album of original classical orchestral and ensemble music written and produced by C. Kenneth Lee. CD was featured in "Carmel Valley News:, "Del Mar Village Voice" and "The Falconer" Newspapers.

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