Okkyung Lee

South Korean cellist born in Daejon, noted for intense experimental and improvisational work; described in reviews as shaped by New York musical formation.

Per the reviews, she has worked with John Zorn (mentioned as discovering her), Ikue Mori (electronics), Tim Barnes and Trevor Dunn; she is known for extended techniques, noise and visceral improvisation on the cello.

DeBaser hosts two fervent reviews of Okkyung Lee celebrating her aggressive, intimate cello language and boundary‑pushing improvisation. Reviewers single out Nihm and Ghil for their visceral power and wide-ranging textures. Collaborators mentioned include Ikue Mori, Tim Barnes, Trevor Dunn and Doug Wieselman.

For:Listeners of avant‑garde and experimental music; fans of extended‑technique cello, noise and free improvisation.