Saturday, June 6, 2026 • 5:30 PM & 8 PM
La Jolla Music Society
Jihye Lee Orchestra
“One of the freshest and most distinctive composers on the New York scene”
— Jazz Times
Jihye Lee, a highly regarded Korean-born jazz composer and bandleader based in Brooklyn, released her latest large ensemble album, Infinite Connections, in 2024. This album, which features traditional Korean rhythms as its foundation, has been praised as a powerful testament to her artistry. Lee has graced prestigious stages such as Jazz at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall’s NYO Jazz. Her innovative approach to composition has garnered her numerous accolades, including the BMI Foundation’s Charlie Parker Jazz Composition Prize and the Korean Music Award.