MADE Magazine Issue 6 - English January / February 2016 | Page 29

Lee England Jr. performs at showcase hosted by Quincy Jones. Watch the video for the full story.

Lee England Jr. is a classically
trained violinist who has grown to
be known as “The Soul Violinist”
by infusing his traditional skills
with the popular melodies of
today’s culture. But playing
songs isn’t the only way he’s
been able to step into popular
culture by using his talent.
Lee is one of a few non-athletes
who were hand picked by the
basketball
legend
Michael
Jordan to represent the Jordan
brand across the world. Being
hand picked by influencers is
not a new storyline for Lee,

POP
CULTURE
ENTERTAINMENT

“

Being an
ambassador for
the Jordan Brand
gets me in the door,
and my talent
allows me to stay.

since he was first discovered
by Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs
who selected him as an
instrumentalist for the group he
was creating in 2009.
Take a walk in the shoes of a man
who has worked with some of the
greatest musicians and composers
of our time, including Stevie Wonder
and Quincy Jones.

After being

elevated to play on stages with
some of the greats, he is using
his platform to build the mind and
hearts of his listeners through his

- Lee England, Jr.

own original music.

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