From an early age, Jay Scott began playing instruments and writing songs. Studying bass and saxophone through college, Jay later taught himself guitar and began recording songs he had written based on his life.   Jay Scott has a voice that make people stop in mid sentence and turn to the stage when they hear him for the first time. His sound combines his distinctive and passionate vocal style and bluesy, heartfelt songs that merge folk, rock, blues country and jazz into a sound all his own.
     In 2002, Jay was asked to join Square1, with Jason Tebaldi on Bass and they recorded and toured locally, creating buzz throughout the New York area. Feeling optimistic, the band moved to Southern California where they toured from Los Angeles to San Diego. Playing nightly, Square1 began to draw crowds, but tension in the band began to grow. The band left the west coast, took some time off and regrouped.
    Simple Citizen was born when Christie Defeo joined the group, but their time together was short so Jay Scott began playing solo. This was a sudden change, but allowed Jay to do what he felt was right. Accompanied by Christie, Jay continued to perform live and write more music.  The two of them recorded four songs in Christie’s studio, burned CDs themselves and handed them out at live shows to appreciative fans. The fluid nature of the bass and guitar players prompted Christie to name the band Grand Case Scenario, and they continued to perform together throughout 2005 and 2006.
     In 2007, the four songs were combined with two acoustic live performances and released as the 6-song EP Music for the Mind and Soul.   In September, the group performed as part of Patchogue Jam 2 on the main  stage at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts with Dave March on bass and Aaron Palmadessa joined on lead and lap steel guitars. The show was one of Jay’s best ever.  In October, Jason Tebaldi rejoined Jay as a member of Grand Case Scenario and everything gelled.  His dynamic bass playing was the perfect compliment to the rest of the group and long time fans knew that Jay had finally found his band.
    On January 6, 2008, Jay Scott and Grand Case Scenario recorded Jay’s first Album, Homegrown, in a live recording session before a packed house in the lobby of the Patchogue Theatre for The Performing Arts. He performed with Grand Case Scenario regularly but also began playing a lot of acoustic shows in coffee houses and cafés. Jason Tebaldi switched over to 5 string fretless acoustic bass for these shows, occasionally joined by Chris P. Cauley on percussion, and Tom Groney, Jesse Pagano or Aaron on lead or slide guitar. The ability to play acoustic or electric shows has enabled Jay to perform in front of more people than ever before, and his performance schedule is busier than ever.

JAY SCOTT IN THE NEWS

A truly Homegrown talent
Patchogue resident releases live album recorded at Patchogue Theatre

Patchogue Resident to Release CD
Jay Scott’s first album, recorded at Patchogue Theatre, ready for debut

Patchogue’s music scene comes alive - May 1, 2008
Musicians and fans find home in local venues

Local records record live - January 3, 2008
Patchogue native Jay Scott to record at Patchogue Theatre

Fighting the good fight - October 11, 2007
Local singer-songwriter balances family, home and work and keeps making music

    “The father of one gears his music around events in his life. Gripping lyrics run the gamut from waiting for true love to betrayal by a close friend. Catchy melodies hold a strong blues feel, but are mildly seasoned with a down home county warmth that helps convey the sincerity of each song.
    But, it is Mr. Scott’s rich voice of gritty satin, which makes his music instantly compelling. Although born and raised on Long Island, his deep, raspy tone is pure Delta blues in origin, and is as intoxicating as southern whiskey.”

By Jennett Meriden Russell, The Press of Manorville & The Moriches - available 1/4/08