Miss Sophie Lee

Biography

Miss Sophie Lee, born Sophie Lee Lowry in the suburbs of Chicago to a Korean mother and a Black father with roots in Louisiana and Mississippi, grew up immersed in music, studying classical piano, violin, and later guitar at the Chicago Academy for the Arts. In 2001, she moved to New Orleans seeking its vibrant musical and culinary culture, quickly establishing herself as a dynamic jazz vocalist known for her fresh interpretations of swinging tunes reminiscent of Billie Holiday and Madeleine Peyroux. Her style blends roots music with modern sophistication, earning praise as one of the premier singers of the Crescent City.[1][2][5]

Fun Facts

• Self-styled 'Seoul Queen' reflecting her Korean heritage, she enforces violin and piano lessons on her daughters in true Korean household tradition.[2][7]
• Co-owns Three Muses on Frenchmen Street, opening it in 2010 while her daughters were infants (Eleanora 2.5 years, Una Mae 6 months old).[2]
• Named her daughters Eleanora and Una Mae after jazz singers, hoping they might follow in her musical footsteps despite their interests in gymnastics and art.[2]
• Moved to New Orleans 'on a wing and a prayer' in 2001 and met her husband John Rodli just six months later.[2]

Musical Connections

Key Collaborators

• John Rodli - Husband and jazz guitarist who plays with her and various bands (Live performances on Frenchmen Street, Three Muses venue shows) [2001-present]
• Daniel Esses - Business partner in co-owning Three Muses music venue (Three Muses (opened 2010)) [2010-present]

Artists Influenced

• Eleanora Rodli and Una Mae Rodli - Daughters encouraged to study music through violin and piano lessons (Ongoing music education) [Childhood-present]

External Links

• Spotify
• MusicBrainz