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Jay Clayton

New Paltz
October 28, 1941 - December 31, 2023
Oct 28, 1941 - Dec 31, 2023
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Thinking of Jay and Dejha today and the Light they both bring/have brought to the world and to my life. Love you always.
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Dec 31, 2025 from Maria Guida:  I loved Jay dearly; I miss her.  Whenever I open my mouth to sing, I hear her and feel her.  And of course, I hear her and feel her so often whether I'm singing or not.  My favorite phrase of hers was "if I were me..."  She was generous, gentle, funny, loving, outstandingly supportive -- and, of course, a musical genius.  I pray for Jay's family every morning and feel grateful that I can hear her voice in my head and on her recordings.  
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Thinking of you Dear jay. I miss you everyday. Its hard without you and your "Is anything okay" making me laugh was your way. I want to sing and play. Its been a year today. What more can I say. Happy New Year anyway! Love from Sharon and Sonny and your Asheville Friends. 
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On this one year anniversary of Jay's passing I am reflecting and remembering all the ways Jay touched my life.  Jay was loved by many and we were so lucky to be her students, friends, musical family!  I feel so blessed to have had her in my life and treasure her teachings, generosity, kindness, humor, talent, love and spirit.  I love you Jay always.  Thinking of you, your children and friends today and sending love to all.  I miss you.  
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oh gosh!  I'm bad with years!  Jay and I hung out a bunch over the years, in different locations!  So excuse me if I made mistakes with the years!  She felt like a sister to me, and I'm forever connected to her...in whatever realities exist!  Love you Jayzie! xoxoxo
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Jay producing
2022, Springfield, VA, USA
Jay producing
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Jay's 2019 birthday celebrati…
2019, New York, NY, USA
Jay's 2019 birthday celebration at Brenda Bufalino's — with Jay Clayton and Kendra Shank
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Jay's 2019 birthday celebrati…
2019, New York, NY, USA
Jay's 2019 birthday celebration at Brenda Bufalino's . — with Jay Clayton and Kendra Shank
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🩷Jay in her element🎶
🩷Jay in her element🎶
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