Multi Instrumentalist Jay Young is an active performer and Arranger, having toured and performed throughout the United States and Internationally. At home in a broad range of styles, Mr. Young plays All Saxophones, Flute, Clarinet/Bass Clarinet, and EWI. In addition to leading his own groups, Jay has played Saxophones/Woodwinds in the “Bob and Tom Band” (from the nationally syndicated/Radio Hall of Fame inducted Bob and Tom Show) since 1989, The Endless Summer Band (for whom he also serves as Horn arranger/musical director) since 1993, Duke Tumatoe (Horn Arranger/Wrangler) Since 1992, and The Naptown Jazz 5, which he now leads.
Mr. Young has toured/performed/recorded with some of the most recognizable names in the entertainment industry. A brief list includes: Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Johnny Mathis, Jerry Lewis, Frank Sinatra Jr., Frankie Valli, The Manhattan Transfer, Joan Rivers, Bernadette Peters, Three Dog Night, Sha Na Na, Lou Rawls, Mary Wilson, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, The Rockettes, The Spinners, Marie Osmond, Sandi Patti, Steve Allee, Jim Edison Bands, The Buselli –Wallarab Jazz Orchestra, The Nelson Riddle Orchestra, The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, The Harry James Orchestra, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, The Ft. Wayne Philharmonic, The Anderson Symphony, numerous Broadway shows, countless Recordings and Radio/Television commercials ….the list goes on and on. Jay has performed numerous Premieres of works by noted composers, including: Michael Schelle, David Baker, Rocky Reuter, and many more.
An avid arranger, Jay's horn charts have been played by countless groups, all over the world. He has written/arranged for numerous recordings, as well as for radio and television. Recently, Jay wrote the Horn Arrangement, and performed live for Driver Introductions at The Indianapolis 500, seen and heard worldwide.
In addition to his busy performing schedule, Jay maintains an active private studio, teaching Saxophone, Flute and Clarinet, having previously served as Director of Jazz Bands at Lawrence Central High School, as well as serving on the Faculties of The University of Indianapolis and Marian University.
A graduate of Butler University, Jay believes in a positive approach to education, and relationship building, while still pushing his students to achieve all that is possible for them. Several of Jay’s students have received All-State honors, and, many have gone on to successful musical careers of their own. As a tribute to his influence, Jay was selected 5 times as a Lawrence Township honored educator.
Mr. Young is an Artist/Clinician for Conn/Selmer musical instruments.