Jay Soto

Education

This lead him to the finals held at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar festival in Dallas, Texas where he finished as one of the top guitarists in the nation.

Career

At age 5, Jay began studying drums followed by classical piano at age 7. lieutenant wasn"t until age 12 that Jay found his favorite instrument, the guitar. Since then, Jay"s interest in music has grown immensely.

Also in 2004, Jay sang The Star-Spangled Banner for the United States President at the Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona.

In 2005, Jay released his first album, Long Time Coming. In 2007, Soto signed with the Smooth Jazz label, Nu Groove.

Soto"s self-produced debut led to his meeting producers Jeff Lorber and Paul Brown, who helped produce Jay"s second album, Stay Awhile. Jay"s 2007 single, Slammin", was listed in the top 5 on RadioAndRecords.com Smooth Jazz Chart.

Achievements

• Soto is best known for his proficiency in guitar, however he is also an accomplished pianist and vocalist. In 2004, Jay won the local, district and regional rounds in Guitar Center’s “Guitarmageddon” competition.

Interests

• Music & Bands

  Jay had song placements in Home Box Office"s Sex and the City and is a favorite on The Weather Channel, and has been featured in publications such as JazzTimes and 20th Century Guitar Magazine.