Well-known Bassist Associated To Outstanding Filmmaker Lifeless At 94
Invoice Lee, a jazz bassist who performed with Bob Dylan, and the daddy of well-known filmmaker Spike Lee, died at his Brooklyn house Wednesday morning on the age of 94.
Spike Lee confirmed his father’s dying on his official Instagram web page, however his reason behind dying was not revealed. Spike shared a number of portraits of his late father and linked to an obituary revealed by The New York Occasions.
Spike Lee additionally shared the album artwork from his 1989 film “Do The Proper Factor,” as a tribute to his father, who composed the music for the movie.
Invoice Lee was credited for writing the soundtracks to his son’s first three function movies: “She’s Gotta Have It”, “Faculty Daze”, and “Mo’ Higher Blues”.
He was a extremely regarded jazz bassist in Atlanta and Chicago and his creative skills have been acknowledged by a number of distinguished artists. He performed with Bob Dylan and his bass notes seem in Dylan’s hit “It’s All Over Now, Child Blue,” amongst others timeless songs.
The late musician additionally composed music for Aretha Franklin, Simon and Garfunkel and Harry Belafonte, in accordance with The New York Occasions.
Invoice and Spike Lee had a strained relationship within the mid Nineties, and the 2 have been estranged as a result of disagreements relating to funds and private household issues. (RELATED: Former Bassist For ‘The Beatles’ Dies Age 81)
Invoice Lee was a drive on the planet of music, and social media was flooded with an outpouring of affection and tributes. Invoice is survived by his spouse, together with 4 sons and a daughter, a brother and two grandchildren.
