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MP3 Jay T Hairston and Friends - I Won't Forget
15 MP3 Songs
SPIRITUAL: Contemporary Gospel, SPIRITUAL: Gospel Choir
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Jay T. Hairston - Biography
“Gospel music is not just something to listen to, it is an experience. Once you’ve experienced good, anointed gospel music you will never be the same again!”
A gifted songwriter, singer, musician, teacher and producer, Jay T. Hairston believes in sharing the ministry and message of gospel music. He asserts that "Gospel music is the only sacred, authentic art form that is mostly identified by its lyrical content rather than its musical stylization. It is the words and message contained therein that make all the difference. Therefore it is extremely important that the words be heard and understood in order to receive the life-changing message gospel brings."
Jay T. has recorded three solo CD’s and worked with numerous choirs, groups and churches. His work has been heard on radio and television commercials, and for more than twenty years he has traveled the U.S. and abroad conducting gospel music workshops and concerts. He has been a featured artist at festivals in England, Germany, Norway, Scotland and Sweden on numerous occasions. His music continues to touch people''s lives literally around the world.
He has performed and collaborated with well-known artists including: Rev. Milton Biggham, Rev. Timothy Wright, Ricky Grundy, Tata Vega, Keith Dobbins and the Resurrection Mass Choir, Jerry Thomas, Timothy Carpenter and Sweden’s gospel great Cyndee Peters.
Known as a dynamic and engaging choir leader, Jay T. has directed choirs at Ohio Wesleyan University, [OH]; Bowling Green State University, [OH]; the University of Northern Iowa, [IA]; and most recently Baldwin-Wallace College [OH] from 1995 - 2007. While at B-WC Jay T. lead the Voices of Praise Gospel Choir to historic accomplishments such as separate appearances at World Disney World''s Magic Kingdom and Epcott Center, European tours to the Krefelder Gospelmusik Festival in Krefeld, Germany (2002 & 2006) and annual US tours during spring break.
Jay T. often states that he feels most "at home" when he is in a live workshop situation dealing directly with participants. Hisworkshop formats can range from three to five day sessions and incorporate original material, classes on vocal techniques, history of gospel music and more. Participants learn as a group through instruction and interaction.
Honors and Awards
• Outstanding Musical Artist, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s Fifth Annual Celebration of Outstanding Black Men
• Multiple Entries in Marquis’ Who’s Who in the World, American Education and Entertainment
• Jaycees Outstanding Young Man of America
• Baldwin-Wallace College Outstanding Administration and Faculty Excellence Awards
• Gospel Today Magazine (Sept./Oct. 1994)
• Iowa Arts Council Creative Artists’ Grant
• Ohio Arts Council Consultant, Panel Member and Grant Recipient
Jay T. Hairston has a Master of Science degree from Bowling Green University and a B.A. from Ohio Wesleyan University. He is currently Assistant Dean of Students and part-time professor at Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio. He is married and the proud father of three talented children, Jay II, Jharie and Jason. His wife, Sylvia Marie (Borden) Hairston is a playwright and founder of A.C.T.I.O.N., a local Christian theatrical group. Jay T. is also a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
For booking information contact Jatih Productions at (440) 891-9104! Take care, God bless and bless God!
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