Pete Lee - The Velvet Rage (2018)

Pete Lee is a pianist, composer and bandleader based in London.Since graduating from The Royal Academy of Music with distinction in 2012, Pete has performed as both a jazz pianist and a pop keys player. 2018 will see the release of Pete's debut album, The Velvet Rage. The album will showcase a collection of his own compositions, which he has arranged for a 10-piece ensemble, including string quintet. His band play piano-led, groove-infused bangers with catchy riffs and melodies, alongside ethereal, romantic pieces, brought to life by the string quintet's warm textural palette. A fusion group in the truest sense of the word: a mix of innovative contemporary jazz artists, in-demand pop session musicians and members of the most prestigious classical ensembles. In 2013, they were featured by Young and Serious at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. In July 2017, the full 10-piece band were featured at The Manchester Jazz Festival.The Velvet Rage, Pete's debut album on Ubuntu Music, celebrates progression and diversity, taking inspiration from the synonymous piece of LGBT literature by Alan Downs.