Gene Lees

Gene Lees Gene Lees Canadian music critic, biographer, lyricist, and journalist Frederick Eugene John Lees (February 8, 1928 – April 22, 2010) was a Canadian music critic, biographer, lyricist, and journalist. Lees worked as a newspaper journalist in his native Canada before moving to the United States, where he was a music critic and lyricist. His lyrics for Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Corcovado" (released as "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars"), have been recorded by such singers as Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Queen Latifah, and Diana Krall.[1] Quick facts Born, Died ... Gene Lees Born Frederick Eugene John Lees (1928-02-08)February 8, 1928 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Died April 22, 2010(2010-04-22) (aged 82) Ojai, California, U.S. Occupations Music critic biographer lyricist journalist Spouses Micheline…

GENRES: Canadian, Male Vocalist, Composer