Daring Mind, the Motéma debut of the Jihye Lee Orchestra, came out March 26th to great enthusiasm from critics and playlisters who have recognized Lee as a refreshing and important new force in contemporary jazz. Produced by Lee, in collaboration with Secret Society bandleader Darcy James Argue, Daring Mind presents selections from Lee’s award-winning ‘Mind’ series, including her BMI Charlie Parker Jazz Composition Prize-winning “Unshakable Mind” and the Manny Albam Commission “Revived Mind.”The album, which reflects her "struggles, doubts, joys, and hopes while living in the amazing city of New York" has gained features internationally including a coveted online lead feature for Telerama (France), features in Jazz Times, Jazz Thing, Jazz Wise, covers for Amazon's "The Pocket" and "Fresh Jazz" playlists, inclusion on Spotify's "State of Jazz" and Apple's "Jazz Currents" and "Pure Jazz" playlists. So the word is out, and the word is good. Congratulations, Jihye!
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