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Jay Leach
Jazz / Acoustic / Latin

"Cleared for Takeoff"



Los Angeles, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/15/2009
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Member Since4/23/2007
Band WebsiteJayLeach.com
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Instruments:
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar
Pedal Steel, Banjo, Dobro, Mandolin











Jay with Dolly




Jay and Paul backstage at Idol






Jay and Albert Lee





Jay with friend Jim Earp
at NAMM 2009














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Playlist Record Co.





Books published by
MEL BAY


Record LabelPlaylist Record Co.
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 1 2009 7:00P
Calvary Chapel St. Petersburg, Florida
Jul 5 2009 9:30A
Idlewild Baptist Church - 2 Services Lutz, Florida

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   About Jay Leach





..Taylor Hicks and Jay Backstage at the Roxy..


I was born in Oklahoma City,OK but grew up in Wichita, Kansas. I began playing music when my grandmother insisted that I begin lessons on the Hawaiian Steel Guitar shortly after my eighth birthday and continued playing Steel Guitar until I was 14 when I switched to electric guitar and began playing in local bands.

When I was 15 I became a member and then leader of a local Witchita band called "The Fabulous Apostles" which grew from a local garage band to one of the most popular Midwest bands in the late 60s on what was then called the "KOMA" circuit (this referred to the call letters of a 50,000 watt radio station that broadcasted from Oklahoma City advertising bands over a nearly 10 state area).

I came to Los Angeles in the early 70s and began pursuing a career as a professional musician but in 1973 had an experience that would change the course and destiny of my life forever... I opened my heart to Jesus. Within a few short months of that decision I was completely out of the music business and seriously considering going into the ministry, specifically as a Navy Chaplain, but God had a different plan.

About a year later I began to feel strongly impressed that my life calling really was music, but it was going to be far different than I had originally envisioned. Doors began to open with local rock bands and then on the recommendation of a guitar player and friend, Jay Graydon, I met Ted Greene (considered by many to be one of the greatest American guitarist and teachers in history). Ted agreed to take me as a private student on a weekly basis, something he rarely did with his students. This along with going back to school to study music and communication combined with studying sight reading with a symphony conductor really began to pay off. Many new playing chances began to open up leading to the opportunity to become guitarist for Barry Manilow for a year in the late 70s.

Following that, many new doors began to open and many recording sessions during the years that followed including several TV shows, some movie soundtracks, jingles, and many Christian albums but, I was about to have another major life changing event......a nearly fatal collision with a drunk driver.

Much could be said regarding injuries, rehab, etc. but suffice it to say that one year later to the month of the accident by virtue of God's grace and the prayers of many, I was in the studio recording my first guitar album as a solo artist. Today I continue working as a freelance musician in Los Angeles and travel as a solo artist doing concerts and guitar master classes nationally.

"If I died tomorrow, I would want people to say, 'He was a happy, honest man who sought excellence as a musician. As a parent and a husband he was a blessing to his family and his life pleased the Lord.' I feel privileged to be a working musician in L.A. with some of the greatest musicians and guitarists on the planet. I hope to always continue to grow as both an artist and a player and be an inspiration to as many people as possible"




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Apr 10 2009 5:52 AM

Happy Easter Jay.
Blessings,
Carol Crawford
Roger Walls





Mar 31 2009 4:09 PM

hey jay missed you in kans hall of fame - will see richard on the 11th in seattle thanx
Living with the myth of Janis Joplin





Mar 12 2009 3:01 PM

Hi, i love music as you can see on my page :-)
I wrote the biography about Janis Joplins first band , they are great musicians and good friends. I play the guitar a bit and love it.

Hope to hear from you, take care
Michael
Nawi





Mar 10 2009 8:30 PM

Hi jay !!! Thanks for the add !!!!
Hope





Feb 5 2009 1:24 PM

Hola JAY, despues de un tiempo sin estar por aquí, a mi vuelta quiero visitar las paginas amigas y desearles muchos exitos en este año y venideros.
A la vez quiero dar las gracias por todo lo bueno que aportan a mi mundo, con tu musica.


Kerygma♫





Jan 12 2009 4:13 AM

Hey Jay,

It was great meeting you today and was really Blessed by your ministry...Great strummin man!

Blessings!

-Eddie
Drew Davidsen





Nov 30 2008 2:30 AM

Jay- thanks for stopping by!






Sign up for DREW'S SMOOTH NEWS and get a FREE song. "Take it to the MaXX." You will also be entered to win an signed copy of my debut smooth jazz CD, "This Journey..." Other prizes too! Thanks!
Pat Craig





Jan 3 2009 1:04 AM

A great guitarist and a good guy!
Ana ;)





Nov 27 2008 11:21 AM




Have a great day
Ana
Nov, 2008
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Nov 22 2008 5:06 PM

Stopped by to send a blessing your way,
Carol Crawford
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Steadfast190





Nov 11 2008 10:57 PM

Hi Jay. Dont' know if you check your page much, but just saying hello. I'm praying all is well.
Talk to you soon!!
Patina
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Drew Davidsen





Nov 7 2008 9:37 AM

Thanks for the friendship!

This is so cool! My new tune, "Bounce" has been added to the IH top 20 radio chart. Please visit and vote every day.

Bounce: Drew Davidsen (guitar), Eric Copeland (electric and acoustic pianos), Gary Lunn (bass), Dan Needham (drums)

Darin Scott





Oct 30 2008 4:11 AM

Hi Jay,
Thanks for the add & friendship. I really enjoyed your great playing. All the best.
Darin
Bryant Thompson





Oct 14 2008 11:59 AM

Hey Jay. Thanks for the add. Really love your playing. Take care.

Bryant
DAVID ISAAC





Aug 19 2008 2:54 AM

Hey...Welcome Back.
Ive got a new mexican place we should go check out!!!
Hope





Jul 7 2008 8:18 PM

Hello JAY.Since always it is one great happiness friend visits your page and to listen a bit to your music. THANK YOU.

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Momentum Productions





May 29 2008 6:30 PM

Jay,
Thank you so much for adding Momentum Productions to your circle of friends and for sharing your talents. We believe music is fundamental to bringing the story told by a script to life.

Shelly and Fede
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May 29 2008 1:29 AM

Jay,
Your music is fantastic, blessings to you,
Carol
Hope





May 13 2008 12:35 PM

Hola JAY, quería enviarte un cordial saludo y una vez mas darte las gracias por tan buena música, pues ella ayuda a que la vida sea un poco mejor.
Mucha alegría da escuchar:
VIVA ALEGRE.
Mermaid Fairy
Jammin' Jamie





Apr 30 2008 9:33 PM

Hi Jay!:-)

Besides being a Fabulous Guitarist...you are also incredibly witty...you keep me jammin' and laughin'...and I Love it!!:-)

You are a G.E.M.!!

Cheers! & Sunshine!:-)
Jammin' Jamie/SmoothJazz. com
Hope





Apr 14 2008 10:42 AM

Hello Jay, to wish many successes him and thank him for his music and tells for me between group of friends and fans.
Excelente música. Happy days.

Glitter Para Hi5

Glitter Gráficos Para Hi5

BrownskinMMV





Apr 2 2008 4:29 AM

hello and thank you, mr. leach, for adding me!


be blessed sir
mike wheeler saxophonist





Mar 22 2008 2:07 AM

Awesome! Love the music.
Thanks
Rik van den Bosch





Jan 11 2008 7:41 PM

Hey Jay Leach, thank you for finding me, cheers, greets Rik
Folly Teko





Jan 5 2008 8:51 AM

thanks for inviting me. A friend of mine was participant to that christian artists event last year. :)
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