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Jay performs at jazz festivals and clinics across the country and has been a member of the Webster University Jazz Faculty in St. Louis MO for over 2 decades. Concerts include performances with Herb Ellis, Mundell Lowe, Bill Charlap, Buddy Defranco, Richie Cole, Scott Hamilton, Chris Potter, Roger Williams, Vanessa Rubin, Maynard Ferguson, Bill Watrous, Eddie Higgins, Warren Vache, Howard Alden, Ralph Sutton, Jay McShann, Carl Fontana, Jake Hanna, Butch Miles, Grady Tate, Joe Ascione, Johnny Varro, Tommy Sanders, Andy Firth, Chuck Hedges, Bob Draga, Mike Vax, John Allred, Bobby Shew, Tom Hook, Steve Yokum, The Pieter Meijers Quartet, The St Louis Symphony - including the Carnegie Hall premiere of William Bolcom’s “Songs of Innocence and Experience.â€
Jay has over 60 recordings to his credit including 26 Integrity Worship recordings (Producer - Tom Brooks). In addition to numerous jazz recordings, Jay has recorded with September Productions (Producer - Russ Kirkland), New Earth Productions (Producer - Tom Brooks), Grace Records (Producer - Bill Ancira) and Maranatha!Using the exact methods and lesson plans found in his book, Walking Jazz Lines For Bass , Jay has produced a variety of proteges who have since gone on to acclaim and notoriety, not limited to Avishai Cohen (Chick Corea, International Vamp Band), Neil Caine (Harry Connick, Jr.), and Steve Kirby (Cyrus Chestnut, James Carter). Jay is a member of the St. Louis " Fox Orchestra " and has been on the worship team at Grace Church in Maryland Heights, MO. for over 20 years.
In addition to performing and teaching, Jay has a background in design and web development, specializing in music websites (flash). Visit his site at: JRH InnovationsCheck out Jay’s CD “The Keys To The City.†In a piano/bass duo format, Jay recorded fourteen of the top midwest jazz pianists. Songs and pianists include - Ode To Pettiford (Carolbeth True), Gone With The Wind (Ptah Williams), Fascinating Rhythm (Eddie Fritz), The Heather On The Hill (Dave Venn), Pick Yourself Up (Pat Joyce), Pleasant Moments (Jean Kittrell), Get Out Of Town (Jimmy Williams), I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good (Jan Ammerman), Opus One (Russ David), Why Ask Why (Kim Portnoy), Emily (Reggie Thomas), What Is This Thing Called Love (Herb Drury), Polka Dots And Moonbeams (Rick Zelle) and Amazing Grace (Gary Fiorino). To hear more cuts and to purchase a copy, go to CD Baby .
"There are a number of good method books for the jazz bassist these days- I must own at least a dozen! But Hungerford's book is one of the best." - Michael J Edelman
"I've bought more than my share of bass books, and most of them don't even begin to give you the kind of "knowledge" that comes with this volume. It would be beneficial if you had a teacher when working thru this book, but you could so it on your own if you understand minimal music theory. This is really a first rate book if you want to learn to play jazz bass!" - Daniel Kolton
"Walking Jazz Lines For Bass ideally prepares the student to go out and read the changes over a pianist's shoulder. No matter what level of play, this book abets the bassist to no end." - D. C. Losciale
"Let me qualify this by saying I am not a bass player, nor do I aspire to be. I do however have a need to record credible basslines for my guitar soloing. In that regard, this book fits like a glove. This is probably the only book on bass guitar I will ever need for my purposes and so I thank you Jay for that!" - Slo-Hand
"Very well organized for someone starting with rudimentary knowledge of the bass as well as someone already with playing ability, to learn how to read bass lines from sheet music as well as making their own bass lines from a chord chart. The written words of the author also are very helpful in understanding the role of the bass player and how to work with other musicians." - David E. Paller
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