By Virginia DeBerry
The New Brunswick Jazz Project
Presents
The Lee Hogans Quartet
Thursday September 23
7.30PM n 10.30PM
at
MAKEDA
338 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ
Lee Hogans n Trumpet
Brian Hogans n Piano
Tom DiCarlo n Bass
Andrew Atkinson – Drums
No Cover
Trumpeter and composer, W. Lee Hogans’ journey as a musician began in his native Atlanta where he started studying music at the age of ten. Now, several years later, Lee’s diligence has paid off as he continues to fashion a style of music distinctly his own. Gaining notoriety by working with giants in the entertainment industry, Lee’s experience covers the gamut. He has toured with Jay-Z, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ and the legendary Prince. Lee has also played with Hidden Beach Recording Artist, Jill Scott, and saxophonist Mike Phillips. When not playing with notables, Lee is cultivating his sound and skill as a trumpeter and composer leading his own band, Pursuance. Encompassing the worlds of Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Soul, Lee’s stylistic influences range from Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard to James Brown and Run DMC. Pursuance dazzles audiences at venues throughout New York and New Jersey including the Blue Note, Groove, and Cecil’s Jazz Club.
Lee attended Georgia State University (GSU), where he studied classical music under Mark Hughes, principal trumpeter of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Balancing his formal study with essential on-stage experience, Lee played at Atlanta’s premier jazz club, Churchill Grounds until graduating from GSU with Honors.
In 2003, Lee earned a Master’s degree in Jazz Performance from Rutgers University under the guidance of renowned jazz educators William Fielder and Clark Terry. Since completing his formal education, Lee is a trumpeter-in-demand, making a name for himself in New York City. When not touring with any number of prominent musicians and performance acts, Lee is in the recording studio lacing tracks with his relevant signature, having recorded with Mark Ronson, Jadakiss, Fantasia, Missy Elliot, Busta Rhymes, Sheila E, and on Prince’s album, Planet Earth.

