Hello! I'm Lee James Noren, a passionate musician, composer, and music producer with decades of experience in jazz, classical, and pop/rock music. My career has taken me from directing choirs and upgrading church sound systems to producing records and composing commissioned works. I thrive on bringing music to life, whether through live performance, recording production, or composing unique pieces. I founded RCM/millennia Records in 1998, developing labels for pop/rock and jazz/classical genres, and have also worked extensively as a touring musician and director. My skills extend to education, having taught jazz piano and MIDI labs, and I have a deep appreciation for both the artistic and technical sides of music creation. I’m excited to continue sharing my expertise and passion for music in every project I undertake.

Lee James Noren

Hello! I'm Lee James Noren, a passionate musician, composer, and music producer with decades of experience in jazz, classical, and pop/rock music. My career has taken me from directing choirs and upgrading church sound systems to producing records and composing commissioned works. I thrive on bringing music to life, whether through live performance, recording production, or composing unique pieces. I founded RCM/millennia Records in 1998, developing labels for pop/rock and jazz/classical genres, and have also worked extensively as a touring musician and director. My skills extend to education, having taught jazz piano and MIDI labs, and I have a deep appreciation for both the artistic and technical sides of music creation. I’m excited to continue sharing my expertise and passion for music in every project I undertake.

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Hello! I’m Lee James Noren, a passionate musician, composer, and music producer with decades of experience in jazz, classical, and pop/rock music. My career has taken me from directing choirs and upgrading church sound systems to producing records and composing commissioned works. I thrive on bringing music to life, whether through live performance, recording production, or composing unique pieces.

I founded RCM/millennia Records in 1998, developing labels for pop/rock and jazz/classical genres, and have also worked extensively as a touring musician and director. My skills extend to education, having taught jazz piano and MIDI labs, and I have a deep appreciation for both the artistic and technical sides of music creation. I’m excited to continue sharing my expertise and passion for music in every project I undertake.

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Work Experience

Partner at Cornelius Gateway Publishing
May 1, 2024 - Present
Oversees publishing catalog, manages demo session production, and song placement for the company.
Music Ministry/Pianist/Composer at Church of Saint Patrick’s, Wadsworth, IL
December 31, 2020 - August 8, 2025
Conducted and accompanied choirs for masses and special events. Directed handbell choirs from 2017 to 2020. Designed and implemented a major sound system upgrade for the Main Church in 2020, and overhauled and reorganized the music library the same year.
Founder, Label Owner at RCM/millennia Records
January 1, 1998 - Present
Founded and developed two record labels; RCM for pop/rock music and millennia for jazz/classical music since 1998.
Keyboardist, Director, Arranger, Producer at Stanley Paul Orchestra
December 31, 2001 - August 8, 2025
Performed as keyboardist, directed, arranged, and produced music for the orchestra between 1990 and 2001.
Founder at Lee’s Keys Productions
January 1, 1988 - Present
Founded a pre-production company specializing in recording projects, commercial jingles, and industrial music since 1988.
Jazz Piano Instructor at Sherwood Conservatory, Chicago
December 31, 1990 - August 8, 2025
Taught MIDI lab and jazz piano courses between 1987 and 1990.
Recording Artist at Various including Passport Jazz
December 31, 1998 - August 8, 2025
Performed and recorded extensively on numerous commercial and artist projects from 1983 to 1998, including touring with MCA recording artists The Controllers and opening for Anita Baker's Rapture tour with performances at major venues.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Jazz Studies at DePaul University School of Music
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1985

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization