One of the foremost shakuhachi flute performers, Riley Lee was the first non-Japanese dai shihan (grand master) of the shakuhachi tradition. His fluid sound and warm tone are the results of years of study in Japan. Lee has the unique ability to bridge differences of culture, infusing the quiet dignity of Japanese music with the freedom of contemporary instrumental music.
Inspired by the story of Buddha's enlightenment, BUDDHA'S DREAM is filled with expressive and moving shakuhachi flute solos that will appeal to Lee's scores of fans, as well as new listeners who are now discovering the healing and relaxing sounds of this ancient and revered instrument
One of the foremost shakuhachi flute performers, Riley Lee was the first non-Japanese dai shihan (grand master) of the shakuhachi tradition. His fluid sound and warm tone are the results of years of study in Japan. Lee has the unique ability to bridge differences of culture, infusing the quiet dignity of Japanese music with the freedom of contemporary instrumental music.
Inspired by the story of Buddha's enlightenment, BUDDHA'S DREAM is filled with expressive and moving shakuhachi flute solos that will appeal to Lee's scores of fans, as well as new listeners who are now discovering the healing and relaxing sounds of this ancient and revered instrument
