Both George and his sister Julia Lee sang in the band and they tended to be more of a vaudeville band than a Jazz band. The group toured a great deal primarily in the Southwest, but also played in Chicago and New York. The band released one other record under the name of Julia Lee with George E. Lee and his Novelty Singing Orchestra. George Lee’s band featured outstanding singers and soloists. Charlie Parker briefly played in one of George Lee’s bands in the 1930s.
Title | Recording Date | Recording Location | Company |
Down Home Syncopated Blues | 1927 | Kansas City, Missouri | Meritt 2206-A |
If I Could Be With You One Hour Tonight (Henry Creamer / James P. Johnson) | 11-6-1929 | Kansas City, Missouri | Brunswick 7132 |
Paseo Strut (Jesse Stone) | 11-6-1929 | Kansas City, Missouri | Brunswick 7132 |
Ruff Scufflin’ (Jesse Stone) | 11-6-1929 | Kansas City, Missouri | Brunswick 4684 |
St. James Infirmary (Primrose) | 11-6-1929 | Kansas City, Missouri | Brunswick 4684 |
The Meritt Stomp | 1927 | Kansas City, Missouri | Meritt 2206-B |
Artist | Instrument |
George E. Lee | Tenor Saxophone, Director, Vocals |
Julia Lee | Piano, Accordian, Vocals |
Thurston Maupins | Trombone |
Albert “Bud” Johnson | Tenor Saxophone |
Jimmy Jones | Trombone |
Harold Knox | Trumpet |
Abe Price | Drums |
Charles Russo | Banjo |
Jesse Stone | Piano, Arranger, Banjo |
Clarence Taylor | Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone |
Sam Utterbach | Trumpet |
Herman Walder | Clarinet, Alto Saxophone |
Clint Weaver | Tuba |
Pete Woods | Drums |