Biography:
Jay Green has been
singing in the church for as long as he can remember. Born and raised
in Los Angeles, California, Jay involved himself with singing every
chance he got. Performing in several ensembles, most notably,
Agape, Unique, Reflections and directing The
Christianaires, Jay found comfort and joy in the opportunities God
was providing. Jay attended college at Southwestern Christian College
in Terrell, TX where he majored in music and was president of the famed
Southwestern Christian College A cappella Chorus. During his stay
there, Jay was blessed to be a member of the 89-90 Summer
Tour Ensemble which toured nationally and recorded two albums, Feel
The Spirit and Keeping The Dream Alive.
It was soon after
his return from college that Jay landed an audition for EPIC/WORD
recording artist ACAPPELLA. He was hired as a back up singer and
followed the group to Nashville, TN. His performance soon got him the
attention of another group, AVB (The A cappella Vocal Band),
with whom he was signed, ultimately recording 5 albums (including one in
Spanish) and touring nationally as well as in Mexico, Trinidad and
Tobago, Russia and Germany. While there, Jay was signed as a staff
writer, writing songs for AVB and many of the series projects,
(i.e. A cappella Spirituals, Gospel, Christmas, Praise and Worship).
Jays original songs have been featured on several independent R&B and
gospel albums, as well as on national urban radio and Television. In
2000, his song We Got The Night was featured on ABCs #1 Soap Opera,
GENERAL HOSPITAL and in 2004 Jay, (along with co-writer, C.Chill) was
awarded the Heinekin/ASCAP Grant Award for best R&B song entry in the
state of California.
In 2003, Jay
launched his own production
 company, MISSION ENTERTAINMENT GROUP.
This is an independent production company built on the vision that if
music is a GOD-given medium for exposure, encouragement, entertainment,
understanding and fulfillment, then music should be GOD-driven from it's
foundation. In addition, MEG was launched with the dream of having a
production company through which Jay could filter his music as well as
help others achieve their dreams.
Jay's production
credits include PSALLO A Praise and Worship Team and
his latest effort GREAT SUNDAY MORNING A cappella Hymns and
Traditionals, in which Jay executive produced, produced (along
with Joi Carr) and arranged all 12 songs. Jay is currently in
production on PSALLO's follow up album as well as his solo a cappella
album, TESTIMONY, slated for release in 2005. His work is inspired
and encouraging. It is no wonder his experience, talent and love for
God have all merged to make a wonderful blend of spiritual and musical
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