The Robert Lee Group is a project consisting of original compositions inspired by Korean folk stories and poetry, spanning various fantasy and romantic narratives. The project aims for an artistic identity founded in the emotional provocation of jazz and improvised music while exploring and implementing Korean traditional elements into one cohesive creative theatre. Robert has delved deeper into exploring his identity as a Korean Canadian, questioning what it means to simultaneously straddle two contrasting cultural identities. The project blends jazz improvisation, folk, and film music with Korean traditional elements into aan amalgamation of colourful textures and unique arrangements.

Robert Lee is an upright bassist, composer, and bandleader in the Toronto jazz scene. He is a graduate from the University of Guelph and Humber College music programs. He obtained his Masters in Contemporary Performance from Berklee Valencia in 2021.

He has performed at venues and festivals across Ontario and internationally, including the Toronto Undergraduate Jazz Festival, the Guelph Jazz Festival, the Kensington Market Jazz Festival, Jimmy Glass Off Festival (Spain), MusicFest Canada, and the Toronto Jazz Festival.

Robert performed alongside the Seocho Philharmonia (Seoul, Korea) and the Glen Gould School Orchestra as part of the Korean War Memorial Concert at Koerner Hall, conducted by Jong Hoon Bae. He performed with world-renowned artists Sumi Jo (soprano), Jens Lindermann, and Matt Catingub.

Robert performed on the 2024 Juno Nominated album “Little Bit a’ Love” by vocalist Denielle Bassels. He was named a Toronto Arts Foundation Finalist for “Breakthrough Jazz Artist” in 2025.