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The new album has finally arrived. Check out some samples on the music page, or pick up a copy of the album now, hot off the press. Just click on the Buy Now button here (right) or on the music page.

Enjoy... Lee.

New album
‘Nymph Suite & Other Stories’
available now
(N.B. You do not need a paypal account)

Upcoming events - for more see gigs page

July 2008

26th - Orszagjaro Dalosok Talalkozoja, MMIK, Szombathely, Hungary, 3pm

August 2008

3rd - Kapolcs Festival, Hungary - TBC
9th - Radio Reverb w. Kairen Kemp (97.2FM) - 11am
10th - 888 Festival, South Downs
12th - Lee Westwood Ensemble @ The Chapel Royal, North Street, Brighton, 1pm
12th - Wordplay @ Sanctuary Cella w. Philippe Barnes, 8pm
14th - Broadstairs Folk Week, evening (main stage)
15th - Broadstairs Folk Week, 10-11 (cafe)
22nd - Solfest, Cumbria
24th - The House Of Fairy Tales, Sudeley Castle, Gloucestershire
25th - The House Of Fairy Tales, Sudeley Castle, Gloucestershire
28th - Freedom Of Expression @ Christ Church, 1 Highland Road, London SE19 1DP. Nearest tube - Gipsy Hill
29th - Freedom Of Expression @ The Perseverance, Marleybone, London (11 Shroton Street)

Photo (above) - Sama Mara

Latest News...

The latest release, 'Nymph Suite & Other Stories', marks the advent of the Lee Westwood Ensemble, performing works from solo to quintet pieces. With varying lineups of Guitar (Lee Westood), Flute (Philippe Barnes), Violin (Ben Sarfas), Cello (Rachel Firmager) and Double Bass (Jonathan Moss), the album provides a platform for an expansion on the solo guitar experience of the 2006 debut album 'To Sleep'. There is, in fact, even a track without guitar.

Recorded live in the Crypt of Lancing Chapel earlier this year, the album is divided into three suites. The first and title collection, the 'Nymph Suite', which is comprised of three pieces for flute and guitar, is also accompanied by artwork from Nom Kinnearking and poetry by Goon. The second, 'Tales Of Hungary', is formed of two embelishments of traditional Hungarian folk melodies and an original trio for Guitar, Flute and Cello, whilst the third, 'Other Stories' encapsulates everything from solo to ensemble works of varying flavours and styles.

Lee recently completed the transcription of the new Philippe Barnes and Tom Phelan album. Comprised of 8 medleys for flute and piano, 'The Madrid Sessions' is available on Hobgoblin Records. The compositions, a contemporary angle on folk and jazz, are largely original, interspersed with traditional Irish tunes. See www.philippebarnes.com for music samples.

Below - images of the new Osborne Guitar, finished in September 2007. The 'Dragonfly' is a new model of Richard's, designed specifically to cope with drop tunings such as DADGAD, and busier styles of playing. Find out more about Osborne Guitars at www.osborneguitars.co.uk

Spec - Sitka Spruce top, Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Ebony fretboard, Ebony bridge, cutaway, high-gloss finish, L.R. Baggs Dual Source pickup.

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