Solomon Jaye
Houston, TX | Established. Jan 01, 2008 | SELF
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Solomon Jaye is a 31 year old Florida native with an incredible voice and an immense amount of talent. He is one of the founding members of the group “The Edge Effect” but now has released his first solo album, Ordinary Man, January 18th, 2016. Jaye has had the honor of being a finalist on “America’s Got Talent,” “Top Pop Group,” and “Next Great A Cappella Group.” His solo career has brought him to performing on cruise ships and opening for acts like Robin Thicke and Sky Blue (LMFAO) at the Florida SunFest Music Festival.
Ordinary Man is a very creative combination of soulful music for every occasion. The album opens with a few very upbeat, happy songs and then works its way to love songs and ends with the very powerful title track. You can see Jaye’s experiences flourish through each song. He says that it’s a “culmination of my time living in New York.” Each song has its own influences and style. Ordinary Man keeps you engaged by changing up the content and style but the real beauty of the album, is even with all the different styles, it still flows together very well.
It’s clear to see that Jaye gets his influences from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s and from a variety of artists such as Otis Redding, James Brown, and Al Green. He even covered Jackie Wilson’s “I Get the Sweetest Feeling” but puts his unique spin to it. Jaye also incorporates horns, clapping, piano, different uses of guitar, and drums. The arrangement is perfect and the vocals really highlight the instrumentation.
If you’re looking for an upbeat and fun album that makes you want to get up and move, look no further. Pick up a copy of Ordinary Man on iTunes, CD Baby, or Google Play.
For more information head over to his website: http://www.solomonjaye.com - Brittany Dyer
“Written by Solomon Jaye, “Monsters” is a smooth-groovin’ duet between Jaye and singer / stage actress, Shoshana Bean. Lyrically similar to a recent hit of a similar name by Eminem and Rihanna, I’m not sure which is the “chicken” or the “egg.” However, Jaye’s is an overall better written and more enjoyable song.” - Christopher Long
We were fortunate to have him join us before he hit the stage for his appearance at the Levitt Amp Concert Series at Web Field in Ocala. He has been a headliner as well the opener for Jessie J, Robin Thicke and Pentatonix. He now is based in south Florida... - Ocala.com: Composing Room
So who is he? In short, he is a high-energy, tap-dancing soul singer/songwriter who can bust a move — except for one move that almost busted him, but more on that in a minute — and has been described as the “Energizer Bunny with the voice of an angel.” Get to know Jaye better with these eight questions... - Ocala Star Banner
Discography
Ordinary Man - 2016 R&B/Soul
Alphabet Radio (w/ The Edge Effect) - 2013 Pop/Adult Contemporary
Don't Break Me - 2008 Single
Perfect World - 2008 R&B/Soul
Head In the Clouds (w/ Blind Optimism) - 2007 Indie/Alt.
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“Solomon Jaye is AWEsome!”
-Marc Broussard, Island Records
Solomon Jaye captivated audiences opening for Pop Stars, Jessie J., MKTO, Robin Thicke, and others. Recent performances included sets at the 2016 Florida Music Festival (Orlando, FL), SunFest Music Festival (Palm Beach, FL). Jaye performed live with saxophonist Mindi Abair at San Diego's renowned Jazz Club, ‘Anthology’. He headlined in featured performances with GRAMMY winners Pentatonix (from NBC's Sing-Off). Harnessing his theatrical background Jaye starred as Seaweed J. Stubbs in Royal Caribbean's Hairspray: The Musical. Jaye is also a founding member of the international vocal group, 'The Edge Effect'. He is a featured songwriter, co-producer, and performer on the Grammy considered album, 'Alphabet Radio’.
Solomon Jaye studied Voice as a Bachelor of Musical Theatre at Oklahoma City University. Jaye trained as a tap dancer under Heather Cornell (Director of the Manhattan Tap Ensemble), and the late Robert L. Reed (Founder of the annual Robert Reed St. Louis Tap Festival).
“He’s like an energizer bunny with the voice of an angel!”-Katie Turner, Royal Caribbean
In Los Angeles, he applied his versatile training as a Jazz & Hip-hop dancer and acrobat for Fusion Dance Company. Jaye broadened his experience as a choreographer for Santa Barbara Dance Arts. He also worked as a concert planner for Santa Barbara Performing and Visual Arts.
“Ordinary Man is a very creative combination of soulful music for every occasion... Ordinary Man keeps you engaged by changing up the content and style... The arrangement is perfect and the vocals really highlight the instrumentation.”-Brittany Dyer - OrlandoBands
ASCAP Member and Voting Member of The Recording Academy (N.A.R.A.S.), Jaye has written, recorded, and performed internationally with a variety of bands. This includes winners of MTVs Top Pop group, Americas Got Talent finalists, Jazz bands, Alternative bands, Musicals, and much more. He is currently performing as a South Florida-based artist. With a bright future ahead, Solomon Jaye is a solo Headliner for Princess, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Holland America cruise lines through Don Casino Productions. He recently announced the release of his debut solo album, 'Ordinary Man' (Produced by GRAMMY winner Clark Germain & Jamey Tate).
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