Cello and Double Bass
Hyunah Lee | Cello | Syosset
Hyunah Lee, a distinguished South Korean cellist pursuing doctoral studies at Stony Brook University. With a B.M from Seoul National University and M.M in Chamber Music from Tianjin Juilliard, Lee excels in solo and chamber music, showcased at venues across China. Her career highlights include performances with the Gyeongbuk Philharmonic and master classes with Marcio Carneiro and Laurence Lesser.
Phillip Kuehn | Double Bass | Manhasset and Syosset
Philip Kuehn is an accomplished bassist, arranger, composer, and educator whose career is marked by collaborations with some of the most esteemed figures in the music industry, including Harry Connick Jr., Wynton Marsalis, Jonathan Batiste, and Quincy Jones. His bass lines feature in the Grammy-winning Disney/Pixar film "Soul," and he has performed at prestigious events, including a State Dinner at the White House with Jon Batiste in 2022. Kuehn's arrangements for "Christmas with Jon Batiste" reached #3 on the Billboard Jazz chart. His early musical foundation, nurtured by his musician parents, and formative experiences in the Pittsburgh Jazz Scene have shaped his exceptional artistry. Now residing in Eastern Pennsylvania, Kuehn continues to influence the music world with his dynamic talent.