Jonathan Gee is a British jazz musician. He was voted Guardian/Wire British Jazz Awards "Most Promising Newcomer" in the 1991 and has played in many jazz trios since then. [1]
Gee was born in Jaffa, Israel, but his family soon relocated to London, England. [2] He developed his interest in jazz whilst attending Sheffield University. [3] His work has appeared on over 40 albums. [2]
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