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Lee Engele

About Me

Lee Engele is a singer who demonstrates contagious energy, personal charm, and that love for lyrics every time she takes the stage. From her dramatic work in Theater to solo performances on stages throughout the Twin Cities and beyond, Lee's career has been as diverse as her repertoire. Whether out in front of a big band or alongside a swinging piano trio, her confident stage presence and sultry sound have made her a sought-after-performer. A soloist at such venues as the Artists Quarter, Dakota Jazz Club, Minnesota Zephyr Cabaret, and the Twin Cities Jazz Festivals, Lee also works as a Disc Jockey, has performed in radio and voice-overs, and participated in the prestigious Yale Cabaret Conference in 2008. She currently serves the jazz community as the President of the Twin Cities Jazz Society.
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Member Since: 25/09/2006
Band Website: leeengele.com
Band Members: I have performed with a with a wide variety of the finest musicians:
Phil Aaron, Laura Caviani, Chris Lomheim, Rick Carlson, Joel Shapira, Joan Griffith, Graydon Peterson, Reuben Ristrom, Kristin Sponcia, Brian Ziemniak, Dan Musselman, Jay Epstein, Doug Haining, Steve Pikal, Reuben Haugen, Pete Whitman, Denny Malmberg, Jason McLean, Jocko MacNelly, Greg Schutte, Kelly Rossum, Merle Knudson, Mac Santiago, Reynold Philipsek, Jeff Bruske, Gary Anderson, Dave Graf, Nathan Norman, Bryan Nichols, Tom Pieper, Mary Louise Knutson, Donna Wilson, Kristi Kruse, Jon Schneider, Zacc Harris, Matt Peterson, and many more!!!
Influences: Think Julie London meets Diana Krall...with a pinch of Ella, Keely Smith, Jacqui Naylor and Peggy Lee.
Sounds Like: "Local songbird Lee Engele swings through the tunes with the greatest of ease, taking her listeners along for an evocative ride." -Andrea Canter, Jazz Police
"Lee Engele is a wonderful vocalist who never fails to move her audiences with her passionate and sensual delivery of well thought musical arrangements. Lee always surrounds herself with the best musicians and her repertoire contains classic jazz songs as and well as lesser known gems. Lee is solid and her humor and charm puts her audience at ease from the very beginning of each performance.” -Bruce A. Henry, Vocalist and Educator
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Appearance on Kare 11 with the Bend In The River Big Band


Posted by on Wed, 27 May 2009 09:24:00 GMT

It's Delovely - You Tube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp2XizRtexc
Posted by on Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:23:00 GMT

TCJS Announcement! New President Lee!

http://www.tcjs.org/content/view/47/1/
Posted by on Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:17:00 GMT

Cool Cat Phat Jazz

Cool gig. Check this out: https://netfiles.umn.edu/xythoswfs/webui/_xy-5824890_1    
Posted by on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:42:00 GMT

The Jazz Vocalists of MN Showcase Feb. 10th!

The Jazz Vocalists of Minnesota will present a special Valentine Singers Showcase featuring Songs of Love, Sweet Treats, and Love Potions. For more info see: http://www.jazzpolice.com/conten...
Posted by on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:12:00 GMT

January on Jazz Police

http://www.jazzpolice.com/content/view/7488/115/  
Posted by on Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:17:00 GMT

Cole Concert Article on TCJS

Read about the show:   http://tcjs.org/content/view/208/26/    
Posted by on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:15:00 GMT

Bio on Jazz Police

Check it out: http://www.jazzpolice.com/content/view/7011/115/  
Posted by on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 22:08:00 GMT

Greg Adams from TOP sits in!

We had an incredible experience last night at the Dakota County Steakhouse when Greg Adams sat in with us for a few songs. Greg plays trumpet and is best known for his work  in the band ...
Posted by on Sat, 04 Aug 2007 18:13:00 GMT

Lee Engele Swings, All Around Town

http://www.jazzpolice.com/content/view/7154/115/    
Posted by on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:00:00 GMT