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"If I died tomorrow, I would want people to say, 'He was a happy, honest man who sought excellence as a musician. As a parent and a husband he was a blessing to his family and his life pleased the Lord.' I feel privileged to be a working musician in L.A. with some of the greatest musicians and guitarists on the planet. I hope to always continue to grow as both an artist and a player and be an inspiration to as many people as possible"
Hobbies
...enjoys camping and fishing with his family, the classic Jets and especially the new F-22, cooking chili, Labrador Retrievers and recently got a red Foxfire and named her Annie, golf, Pool (especially 9-Ball and often plays in tournaments around the U.S. when he travels), working out, and comedy writing.
Industry Credits
...TV shows include: American Idol w/ Kenny Rogers, Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride, and Kelly Pickler, several episodes of Touched by an Angel, Matlock, In The Heat of The Night, Murder She Wrote, Jake and the Fatman, cartoon episodes of Lilo & Stich, Hey Arnold, and the Disney Channel's Dumbo's Flying Circus; many TV and radio commercials such as: IBM, Budweiser, Denny's, McDonald's, Nike, Black Angus Steak House, and Mercedes; Movie soundtracks include: Team America, Six Days and Seven Nights, Down and Out in Beverly Hills, Urban Cowboy, Smokey and the Bandit III, Big Business, Mars Attacks, Gone Fishin, Tough Enough, A Simple Wish.
...has worked or recorded with Roy Orbison, Barry Manilow, Gladys Knight, John Denver, The Pointer Sisters, and Kirk Whalum; has been session guitarist on over 70 contemporary Christian albums including artists such as Carman, Barry McGuire, and Joni Eareckson Tada; was also the guitarist for the Promise Keepers band. Additionally Jay has major industry credits on Pedal Steel, Dobro and Banjo.
Solo Artist Achivements
Seven albums, three guitar books with Mey Bay Publications.
