Faculty Profile

Otto Lee
Lecturer in Music
Director of Jazz Bands

D.M.A. Jazz Studies, University of Colorado-Boulder 2017M.A. Instrumental Music Performance, California State University, Fresno 2012B.A. Instrumental Jazz Performance, California State University, Fresno 2010

California native Otto Lee is a saxophonist, educator, and composer. After completing a bachelor of arts degree in instrumental jazz performance (2010) and a master’s degree in music performance (2012) at California State University Fresno, he began his teaching career at CSU Fresno as well as Fresno Pacific University where he was in charge of the big band applied lessons. After spending a brief stint as the director of jazz studies at CSU Fresno, he decided to pursue a DMA in Jazz Studies from University of Colorado, Boulder (2017).

Since returning home to California, Otto has maintained a successful private studio and works as a freelance musician throughout the Central Valley and Bay Area. Currently he is the director of jazz bands at UC Davis and Fresno Pacific University.

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Big Bands
Spring Quarter

Otto Lee
Recital Hall, Ann E. Pitzer Center

Otto Lee, director and UC Davis lecturer in music

Performing selections from the Great American Songbook the big bands perform charts by legends by the likes of Gershwin, Porter and Ellington. The evening concert is sure to be filled with lush harmonies, soaring solos, and irresistible rhythms in the comfortable and warm Ann E. Pitzer Center.

Program

To be announced.

$12 Students and Children, $24 Adults (Open Seating)

Ann E. Pitzer Center, Davis, CA
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Big Bands
Winter Quarter

Otto Lee
Recital Hall, Ann E. Pitzer Center

Otto Lee, director and UC Davis lecturer in music

Performing selections from the Great American Songbook the big bands perform charts by legends by the likes of Gershwin, Porter and Ellington. The evening concert is sure to be filled with lush harmonies, soaring solos, and irresistible rhythms in the comfortable and warm Ann E. Pitzer Center.

Program

To be announced.

$12 Students and Children, $24 Adults (Open Seating)

Ann E. Pitzer Center, Davis, CA
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Overview

Jazz Bands
Otto Lee, director

Otto Lee

(Updated Dec. 22):

UC Davis Jazz Band and Combo Auditions

  • Auditions for the jazz bands and combos will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 12:00–6:00 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 26, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Room 214, Music Building. Everyone should audition for jazz band regardless of past membership.

  • Rehearsals

    • Each Big Band will meet on both Tuesday and Thursday for a total of 2 rehearsal hours a week.

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