Born into a musical family, Lee began piano lessons at the age of five.

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He attended the preparatory division of The Manhattan School of Music, New York City, and went on to major in piano performance at Berklee College of Jazz, Boston. He later transferred toThe Mannes College of Music, New York City, continuing private studies with Josef Raiff at The Juilliard School, and with Grace Castagnetta, a pupil of the renowned concert artist, Josef Hofmann.

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While living in New York, Lee could be heard performing as a soloist and ensemble member in many of the city’s well-known music venues, including as the house pianist at Sweet Basil in Greenwich Village.

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After moving across The Pond, Lee became a fixture of the jazz scene in London, as well as a sought-after session musician.

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He collaborated with Michael Hazlewood on a musical theatre adaptation of Mervin Peake's 'Mr. Pye', excerpts of which he recorded for a film production by the BBC.

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Lee was a featured artist at the Krakow Autumn Jazz Festival, where he performed and recorded as a soloist and in quartet with saxophonist Mikołaj Trzaska, bassist Mark Tokar, and drummer Rick Hollander.

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Most recently, Lee has led a series of live jazz evenings, Jazz At The Calder, performing together with some of London's best and brightest musical talent.