“...An exemplary debut by the talented Lee who seems destined for wider appreciation.” [read more]
Musical Memoirs by Dee Dee McNeil
“...Eunmi Lee composes gorgeous music; music to contemplate on and to sweetly ingest, like slowly licking ice cream from a cone.” [read more]
COLLECTED PRESS
“...An exemplary debut by the talented Lee who seems destined for wider appreciation.” [read more]
Jazz History Online by Thomas Cunniffe
“...Eunmi Lee has already developed a unique musical voice and a highly personal approach to music composition and improvisation. With the proper support of her talent, she is certain to develop into one of the greatest musicians of her generation.” [read more]
“...Introspection is a fascinating debut from an artist whose sense of melodic and harmonic adventure knows no bounds. It’s an exciting foundation for a career that promises to be a fruitful, ever-evolving excursion into the future of contemporary jazz… A true musical citizen of the world and fast emerging, multi-faceted musical visionary.” [read more]
Jazz Trail NY by Filipe Freitas
"New York-based Korean pianist and composer Eunmi Lee gathered a first-class ensemble for her debut album, Introspection, which falls into an engagingly modern mainstream milieu. The seven original compositions comprising this well-rounded program have been written since 2017, revealing a skillful sense of reinvention in the arrangements...." [read more]
Paris-Move by Thierry de Clemensat
“...Classical and jazz meet and bounce off each other with compositions that are perfectly written and arranged… a discreetly charming album that may very well loop on your CD player.” [read more]
"...There is so much to admire about Introspection: the writing, the variation in group settings from quartet to full ensemble, the variety of musical styling, and, of course, the standard of playing... I have been very fortunate to review a number of very good debut albums this year and this sits comfortably among the best of them." [read more]
Slang of Ages by Preston Frazier
“A musical journey filled with captivating melodies and thought-provoking compositions…Eunmi Lee's "Introspection" is a stunning debut album that highlights her exceptional talent as a pianist and composer. The album is an engaging listen for jazz enthusiasts.” [read more]
Notes on Jazz by Michael Doherty
“Delightful… an uplifting, hopeful vibe.” [read more]
Musical Memoirs by Dee Dee McNeil
“...Eunmi Lee composes gorgeous music; music to contemplate on and to sweetly ingest, like slowly licking ice cream from a cone.” [read more]
JazzQuad (Belarus) by Leonid Auskern
“...Everything is of the highest quality.” [read more]
All About Jazz by Dan McClenghan
“...All tunes here were penned by Lee. Moods shift and ensemble interplay is top-notch…. a dream sound that points to Lee's musical versatility. "Wavelength" puts on display—after showcasing chamber jazz and bigger band offerings—Lee's skill at small ensemble writing. Employing just piano, guitar, bass and drums, she crafts a spare, gorgeous ballad that explores the concept of human compassion.” [read more]
"Introspection is the outstanding debut recording from New York-based pianist and composer Eunmi Lee. The production is a special one, featuring completely original compositions from Lee that explore interesting combinations of musical moods and instrumentation while remaining thoroughly entertaining. In addition to Lee’s stellar touch on the keys, the effort includes great contributions from Vinicius […]" [read more]
Take Effect by Tom Haugen
“The debut from a talent who is well versed in melodic and harmonic gestures, pianist, composer and educator Eunmi Lee brings along some of New York City’s finest for these 7 modern jazz tracks. Originally from South Korea but now living in NYC, Lee is quickly making a name for herself in contemporary jazz, as evidenced by this diverse and accomplished first album.” [read more]