DR. LEE'S PERCUSSION AND ELECTRONICS: Blog

Well I am very excited about my new album APPROACHING INFINITY.

I have been collaborating with Yannick Ndongmo a fantastic singer and an awesome person.

As I get older I am starting to see that it is not always
about the final goal, it's great to enjoy the moment and to really feel what it is like to share the creative process with someone else.
The album will be released in Nov 2008


This is my best work so far, I am very happy with the songs and the themes that run through the album.

It's so easy for me to get ideas out and then after alot of engineering and tweaking onto CD.
Stay tuned.
Dr. Lee

I will launch this years WESTFEST with WESTFESTTAMTAM
Friday, June 8, 2007 from 8pm to 9pm. Everyone is invited to
participate, it's going to really fun and LOUD!!!

www.westfest.ca

Hope to see you there.

Thanks.
Dr. Lee

100$ for all 4 sessions or you can pay 25$ per session.
If you do not have a drum we will get one for you.
contact dr. lee to register.
djembe_drummer@hotmail.com

Antizario with Dr. Lee and Plip Kuma: March, 10 2006 at Cafe Dekcuf

I have been working hard spending many many many hours on my 2nd upcoming CD.

I hope and aim to create a listening experience that will bring the listener to another world.
The CD should be available to you, the loyal fans, by mid 2006.

Be sure to check the music page for my newest creation "The line in my mind".
Thanks
Dr. Lee

Well the holiday season is here, it is a neat time of year.
I have always liked xmas.

I have been working on some new tracks for my new CD.
"The Line"
my newesr track. Check it out on the music page, let me know what you think of it. You can leave your review on my guestbook.
Happy Holidaze :)
Bye
DL

From Ghana to Guinea:
Baobab Tree classes move up the coast of West Africa!
With our first session of classes well underway, Baobab Tree Drum Dance
Community is pleased to let you know about our November adult series
starting soon. For these sessions, we are excited to present guest
instructors Lee Garbutt (drumming) and Lainie Towell (dancing). Otherwise
known to Ottawa audiences as Dr. Lee & the Sufi Girl, this dynamic duo will
>present music and dance from Guinea, West Africa. Their commitment to
authentic presentation and cultural accuracy continues the high quality
experience Baobab Tree students have known for over ten years!

Experience the excitement of Guinea Conakry West Africa. During this six
week series, Lee and Lainie will introduce the contemporary choreography
and
rhythms from the traditional Landouman dance Triba.
Drum class (advanced level) Mondays 6-7pm beginning November 7
Dance class Tuesdays 6-7pm beginning November 8
Cost is $72 per six week session. If you enroll in both there is a 50%
discount on the second session

All class take place in the Baobab Tree room at Fisher Park Community
Centre, 250 Holland Ave
For more info or to register please call 725-6994 or email
info@baobabtree.org

Next adult and kids sessions begin in January. For a full schedule of
classes and events visit www.baobabtree.org
Baobab Tree...where local energy meets global spirit

Sun Sept 18 05- Sun Dec 11 05

Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave
2nd floor studio b

Beginner djembe class 1:00-2:00pm $175

“Lee do you think an athlete thinks about all the laps he/she must run while running?
No they do not, they think about each step.”
My djembe teacher: Aboubacar Fatouabou Camara
http://www.djembe.com/?lg=uk

Knowing and playing the sounds or tones of the djembe is one of the most important skills you need for this instrument.
This session will be specifically for learning the djembe sounds through various exercises.

In this 12-week session you will learn.
-Hand positions
-Body posture
-Holding the djembe correctly.
-Rhythm: Yankadi
-Origin: Guinea
-Ethnic group: Soussou


Intermediate djembe class 2:00-3:30pm $200

This session is for drummers who have at least 2-3 years of playing experience.

In this 12-week session you will learn.
-All the djembe/dunun parts for Triba.
-To start and end the rhythm.
-Be encouraged to create your own solo.
-Rhythm: Triba
-Origin: Guinea
-Ethnic group: Landuma

To register contact dr.lee

email: djembe_drummer@hotmail.com

cell: 263-0712

I have been working with Oni recently and it has been a great time.
We are myself on drum kit/djembe Oni wordz, rhymes and djembe
Thomas on Upright bass.
The Sound is strong, funky and alive.
We have played 2 shows they went over well with the crowds.
We are getting ready for more.
Stay tuned....

The Fundraiser for the tsunami victims at the Green door rest was really cool. We raised over $1200

The percussion and dance was great!
The money is going to Unicef and Oxfam.
Thanx to all who came and donated.
Dr.Lee