About David Lee
Lived 1941 – 2021 (aged 80). David Lee was an American drummer, composer and jazz musician.
David Lee Jr. (January 4, 1941 – August 4, 2021) was an American jazz drummer and composer.
Early life Lee was born in New Orleans on January 4, 1941. Dizzy Gillespie brought Lee into his band in 1969; soon after he worked with Roy Ayers (1971) and Sonny Rollins (1972–1975).
Personal life He died on August 4, 2021. The Cutting Edge (Milestone, 1974) With Richard Wyands Then, Here, and Now (Jazzcraft, 1978)
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Who was David Lee?
American jazz drummer
When was David Lee born?
David Lee was born on 4 January 1941 in New Orleans.
When did David Lee die?
David Lee died on 4 August 2021 in Louisiana, New Orleans.
What was David Lee's occupation?
David Lee was a drummer, composer and jazz musician.
What nationality was David Lee?
David Lee was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Lee (drummer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Lee. https://biography.guide/david-lee-drummer/
MLA: "David Lee." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-lee-drummer/.
Chicago: "David Lee." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-lee-drummer/.
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