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In memory of
Jay Clayton
New Paltz
October 28, 1941 - December 31, 2023
Oct 28, 1941 - Dec 31, 2023
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Personal note from Dejha
Updates
Update from April 4, 2024
Obituary
The passing of Jay Clayton, pioneer jazz vocal master, mentor and mother, on December 31, 2023, will be mourned not just by family and friends but by thousands of her fellow professional colleagues, dedicated students and fans around the world. Clayton’s jazz icon status reflects her utterly unique innovations sourced from a passion for what she called “the magic” of free jazz improvisation. Her embrace of life and capacity for abundant warmth, permeated her presence.
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Community Involvement
LOVE Place of Worship
Attendee of
Church of the Heart
Favorites
What were Jay's favorite tv shows?
All in the Family, Seinfeld, Taxi, The View, Breaking Bad 😳, Mary Tyler Moore, Derek…
All in the Family, Seinfeld, Taxi, The View, Breaking Bad 😳, Mary Tyler Moore, Derek, After Li…
All in the Family, Seinfeld, Taxi, The View, Breaking Bad 😳, Mary Tyler Moore, Derek, After Life,
What were Jay's favorite ways to exercise?
Walking
Walking
Walking
What were Jay's favorite foods?
Pasta (rigatoni, penne, NOT spaghetti!), brown rice and veggies with tahini or gomas…
Pasta (rigatoni, penne, NOT spaghetti!), brown rice and veggies with tahini or gomasio, cherry…
Pasta (rigatoni, penne, NOT spaghetti!), brown rice and veggies with tahini or gomasio, cherry pie, coffee Haagen Dazs
What were Jay's favorite sports teams?
Not applicable :)
Not applicable :)
Not applicable :)
Timeline
Born
October 28th, 1941
Gained a sibling, Joyce Perri
June 21st, 1943
Youngstown, OH
Gained a sibling, William Colantone Jr
March 30th, 1949
Youngstown, OH
Survived by
Dejha Colantuono
Daughter
Dov Clayton
Son
Susan Clayton
Daughter-in-law
Nyah Clayton
Granddaughter
Miles Clayton
Grandson
William Colantone Jr
Brother
Nancy Colantone
Sister-in-law
Nancy Colantone
Sister-in-law
Michael Colantone
Nephew
David Perri
Brother-in-law
Nick Perri
Nephew
Nicole Perri
Niece
Corey Colantone
Nephew
Brandy Perry Colaneri
Niece
LeAnna Minnis
Niece
Mari Chris Brown
Niece
James Brown
Nephew
Roland Brown
Nephew
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Other key details
Cause of death
Lung cancer
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Simple Choices
Hospice care provided by
Hudson Valley Hospice
Death doula care provided by
Jessie Peck
Lasting impact
Jay donated organs
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