Joey Thomas and the members of The Joey Thomas Big Band are very saddened to learn of Jay Traynor’s passing. “Jay was the ultimate professional and gave 110%. It was a real pleasure to work with him,” says bandleader Joey Thomas, “Our sincerest sympathies go out to his family.” We cry for him.
Joey and Jay developed the successful “Sinatra Show” for The Joey Thomas Big Band which has become a staple in The Joey Thomas Big Band programming. When The Joey Thomas Big Band did a monthly live radio show from what is now WAMC’s “The Linda” Jay would often join The JTBB. The album, Jay Traynor & The Joey Thomas Big Band, was recorded from several of these shows during 1999.
Here’s a little bit of Jay to remember him by.
Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me
Thank you Joey Thomas for posting this. This is from Michele, Jay’s former wife. Thank you choosing this song! It’s perfect! Jay and I remained close friends over the years, and I will miss him dearly. He achieved his Dream here on earth. God Bless Him! And You!
Thank you for letting us her the beautiful voice of Jay……he will be missed forever……I just back ordered this cd & can’t wait for it…..Jay was a consummate entertainer & a gentle man.
Such a beautiful voice silenced. A beautiful man.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to hear this. Jay was very special to many people and we appreciate you doing this for him.