THE MUSIC BLOGGING HIVE MIND

Can I get some truth?

Posted about 1 year ago



Amos Lee is in need of more love. Been checking different posts here on MOG and I'm finding them wanting.

I've been listening to his latest release "Last days at the lodge" for a while now and quite frankly, I have been impressed with what I've been hearing. So perhaps I have an uncultured ear? You tell me.

His musical style encompasses folk, soul, and jazz and a smattering of blues.. Now, there's a mix for you. He has released three albums on Blue Note Records, Amos Lee, Supply and Demand and Last Days at the Lodge. He has been on tour with musicians such as Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Norah Jones, Paul Simon, and Merle Haggard. Lee performs with drummer Fred Berman and bassist Jaron Olevsky. Some of his musical influences include Stevie Wonder, John Prine, Bill Withers, and James Taylor.

From the Wik:

Born in 1978, Lee grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He graduated from Cherry Hill High School East. He enrolled at the University of South Carolina in 1995, graduating with an English degree. While attending the university, Lee's stepfather gave him an acoustic guitar. Lee also found a job at a record store that specialized in jazz musicians, where he picked up an affinity for Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis. After college, he moved back to Philadelphia and taught elementary school for two years, but later made the decision to stop teaching in order to pursue a career in music. Lee released a self-produced EP that featured five songs in 2003, and was signed by Blue Note Records soon afterward. The EP sold well in Philadelphia, catching the attention of Norah Jones. Jones invited Lee to open for her on her 2004 tour. Lee has also taken part in shows with Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Paul Simon and John Prine.

Comments (3)

  1. Indiana says

    I have been a strong fan, tired to get tix for Amos show coming up in Decembrer here but with The Prentenders and Matt Nathanson on the ticket also, it was sold out!

    Permalink posted 10/30/2008
  2. earthman says

    Ive got the first album and I like it, this sounds a little more edgy and I like that even better, thanks for posting

    Permalink posted 10/30/2008
  3. KoriLinc says

    You are right on about Amos. He's really got a strong vocal sound and lyrical content.  Awesome post!

    Permalink posted 10/30/2008

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