this guy...
IN THE STUDIO with AARON COMESS (Spin Doctors) and JACK DALEY (Lenny Kravitz)...
Jay Shepard is a multi-faceted guitarist, performer, songwriter, and recording artist. Living in New York City, his guitar playing and professionalism are always in high-demand in the studio and on the stage. In addition to being an “A-level” sideman, Shepard’s own music has been described as having commercial appeal while possessing an endearing personal quality with an eclectic feel. As a guitar player, his sound and style is an exploration across genres that clearly come from the heart. Jay can currently be seen preforming with his band "The JAY SHEPARD BAND," "SHEPARD the BREEZE," and on the hit Broadway musical “Rock of Ages.”
Looking to the Future
"As a guitar player, his sound and style is an exploration across genres that clearly come from the heart." Jay can currently be seen preforming with his band JAY SHEPARD & FRIENDS" and on the hit Broadway musical “Rock of Ages.”
"Since 2020, Shepard has been developing a SERIOUS reputation as one of the MUST SEE acts...from NYC, Long Island, to the Hamptons."
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What the legends say...
"I wrote the Grammy award winning song "Livin' On The Edge" for Aerosmith, and the only two guys that ever played the riff right. was Joe Fucking Perry, and Jay Shepard. I won't produce a record without Jay playing on it, and I won't play a live gig unless he's my guitar player. I have worked with Clapton, Gilmour, Beck, Earl Slick, and of course Joe Perry! You guys may not know it yet, but Jay is right up there with them in my eyes. He can play ANY style and gets 1 million different sounds if you ask him. AND he is not paying me for this endorsement. I really mean it! And last but not least, he's a swell human. He's not just a great guitar player...He's a friend." - Mark Hudson.
At Mission Sound in BK, NY... With Steve Holley (Paul McCartney, Wings), Mark Hudson (Aerosmith, Ringo Starr), Mario McNulty (David Bowie, Prince), Benny Harrison, Joey Molland. (Badfinger).
"I've hired Jay tons of times over the years. Besides having great feel on his instrument, he brings excellent vibes as a person and as a musician. My clients always love what he brings to their songs."
Steve Greenwell (Joss Stone, Steve Forbert, James Maddock).
"Jay has played on numerous commercials for me in styles across the spectrum, and nailed the parts, tone, and incredible. musicianship every time with band, Leisure Cruise, and what Jay brought to the sound through complex textures and soundscapes...I couldn't imagine the band without him. You'll be lucky to have Jay play on anything you need."
Dave Hodge (Leisure Cruise, Finger Music and Sound Design).
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