“I don’t believe I’ve ever played with a musician more committed and capable than Hugo. He is not only highly qualified but is constantly striving to deliver better, more entertaining and exciting performances, and searching for new ideas and improvements. Hugo is a consummate professional in every sense, and for me personally, an inspiration.” – Iva Davies (ICEHOUSE)
“delicious flowing ambient music from Daley Road – no one creates atmosphere like this group” – Anika Luna (Triple J)
“Hugo’s a passionate saxophonist and innovative session musician. Hugo Lee is also an inspired songwriter and a music producer who explores creative ideas & fusion of styles. I’ve worked with Hugo Lee in the studio and on stage, a dedicated professional who’s a pleasure to work with.” – Andrew Farriss (INXS)
“Love the sax” – Bridget Hustwaite (Triple J)
“Nobody who leaves an Icehouse show these days soon forgets the one-man cavalry of Hugo Lee, swaggering from the back of the stage to the brink of the pit to raise his horn like a Viking chugging the blood of a freshly slain ram.” – The Sydney Morning Herald
“phenomenal multi-instrumentalist Hugo Lee reminded everyone that there’s just not enough saxophone in today’s pop-rock” – Patrick McDonald, Adelaide Now
“a rich soundscape…truly irresistible” (KWM)
“…a fresh feel to match an experimental vibe with pop sensibilities and strong jazz overtones.” – BMA Magazine
Hugo Lee who was called up last minute to cover the shows of longtime keyboardist and Saxophonist Glenn Riether who unfortunately had his time on this tour cut short after just one show due to an injury that has had to see him sit out the remainer of this year’s shows. Now Lee you might and should know as the Keyboard/Saxophone player in Icehouse. Lee is
“a real talent…he has this presence and confidence about him…nothing short of brilliant.” – The RockPit (concert review from playing with Jon Stevens at The Forum Melbourne)
Working with INXS songwriter Andrew Farriss (Canberra Times)
“Inventive as always; I am a big Daley Road fan” – Max Quinn (Triple J)
Album review in Woroni (ANU Newspaper) – “This album is a beautiful balance of big and impressive sounds, married with soft and humble tones…a roller-coaster sound experience.”
Performance and interview on ABC TV with Andrew Farriss of INXS (Footage Currently Unavailable)
ANU Spaces Interview (Article Currently Unavailable)
ANU Living Histories Video Interview (Footage Currently Unavailable)