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Jay Clayton

New Paltz
October 28, 1941 - December 31, 2023
Oct 28, 1941 - Dec 31, 2023
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I have no words for the depth of this loss of our beloved Jay Clayton.  I am deeply grateful for her teaching, her genius, her passion, her singing, and her friendship.  I miss her terribly and send my love and condolences to Dejha, Dov, and the whole family.   I feel a big,  empty space in my heart.  But Jay will always be there.
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Vermont Jazz Center Summer Vocal Intensive!
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Music For 18 Musicians: Steve…
1990, Carnegie Hall, 7th Avenue, New York, NY, USA
Music For 18 Musicians: Steve Reich — with Jay is in front on the right facing away and Photo Credit: John Kleinhans
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Jay was one of those exceptional musicians that could, with impeccable skill, cross lines of divergent musical styles. She brought to each style, refreshing and exciting sounds that only a few could emulate. I was so fortunate to able to perform, record and tour with Jay with the Steve Reich and Musicians ensemble. Her dry humor and contagious smile were always uplifting. I visited Jay a few months before her passing. I was able to spend time talking to her and holding her hand. When I walked into the room, she sang, in a whispered voice, “It Had To Be You”. If there is a good place, she’s there. 
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Steve Reich and Musicians Hit Factory Recording Session October 1996 — with Cheryl Bensman
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Music for 18 Musicians (1999 …
1996, Hit Factory Recording Session NYC
Music for 18 Musicians (1999 Grammy Winner) — with Russell Hartenberger and L to R: Edmund Niemann
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On our way to record
2018, Montreal, QC, Canada
On our way to record "13 Lunar Meditations: Summoning the Witches." Jay's smile lit up every room she walked into — with Jay CLayton and Ayelet Rose Gottlieb
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2022, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Photo from my last performance with Jay, November 2022 at the Modulus Festival in Vancouver. Performing 13 Lunar Meditations. She was a superstar. — with Carol Sawyer, soressa gardner, Jay clayton, Eylem Basaldi, aram bajakian and Ayelet Rose Gottlieb
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Jay with my daughter Yasmin. …
2022, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Jay with my daughter Yasmin. The two of them shared a special bond. I'm so thankful for the times I got to spend with them both together.
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Jay at the conclusion of our …
2019, Montreal, QC, Canada
Jay at the conclusion of our Orchard of Pomegranates Vocal Intensive I ❤️❤️❤️
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Smiles all around
2022, Italia
Smiles all around — with Donna Trunzo and Roberta Brenza
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