Jaye Q

Jaye Q. -- multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer -- grew up in a middle- sized city in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He started playing the drums at the age of three, and by the age of seven was playing with a Chicago-based jazz band. As an 8-year-old he began playing the piano inspired by his father and started impersonating Michael Jackson at local fashion shows and talent shows where he placed first. By age 14 he had already performed professionally as a percussionist on Aretha Franklin’s album titled, “Aretha.” He spent his last two years of high school at The Chicago Academy for the Performing Arts where he studied music and developed into a skillful arranger, composer, musician and vocalist. After graduating, his passion and love for music led him to California, where he began seeking a recording deal. He started his own label and put out his debut album entitled, “Sensual Thoughts,” which was produced, arranged, composed, and performed by him. In 2001 he joined an R&B group called “Shakespear Jones” which later became “Forbidden.” While with the group he toured Japan as a drummer and back-up singer and signed a deal with Priority records. In 2004 he teamed up with Michael Kreple, Joe Drock, and Patrick L. LaTouche, forming the “JQ Band,” They released their debut album "Funky World Order," performing at the following venues: Viper Room, Key Club, House of Blues, and BB Kings. Since then Jaye Q. has grown into an entrepreneur, opening Q-ball Studios, offering a multitude of music services, composing/producing for up-and-coming artists, and writing TV tracks for Tone Deluxe Co. In conjunction with his business, he's working on his long-over-due debut solo Jazz-fusion album touching a near-and-dear passion of his.
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