Nguyên Lê (born 1959) is a Vietnamese-French jazz guitarist and composer known for his innovative fusion of jazz, rock, funk, and traditional Asian music. His acclaimed album Tales from Viêt-Nam (1996) explores his cultural roots through a modern lens.
As a bold sound explorer, Nguyên Lê combines cutting-edge guitar technology with organic musicality. He has collaborated with jazz legends such as Ornette Coleman and Dave Liebman while also building a reputation as a skilled producer.
A pioneer in merging Asian traditions with contemporary jazz, Lê has gained global recognition for breaking down cultural barriers and expressing music as a universal language.