So imagine Jason Mraz, Sam Smith, Billy Joel, Stevie Ray Vaughn, George Straight, Steven Tyler, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, James Taylor & Sting all rolled up into the influential ball of glorious talent that they are. Sprinkle in a good measure of bluegrass and classical training and stick that in the heart of the musical landscape of Long Island, NY - a place that has given us such musical greats as Billy Joel, Joe Satriani, and Ellie Greenwich among others. You got it? Good - now hit the play button! Formed by the sounds he grew up with and molded through musical study and a lifetime of songwriting and performance, Jay writes songs full of thoughtful, heartfelt lyrics that reach into your soul, reflecting the nostalgia of his youth, while his lyrics hint at something deeper. Jay is dad to 4 awesome kids, singer, songwriter, lead worshiper, short order chef, world changer & dreamer with the crazy idea that he could make a real difference in the world.