Jay Leighton began his music career in 2008 with a major label deal for his band Buffalo 77. The trio, fronted by Jay, quickly gained momentum and signed to Island Records. After two singles, an album and very little success, the band decided to split and go their separate ways. Disillusioned with the music industry and all it had to offer, Jay considered quitting music altogether, but soon found himself back in the studio recording a solo mini-album ‘Polaroids & Stills’. Released as a limited edition CD and sold at live shows, the album quickly sold out.
Buoyed with a new found enthusiasm for his music Jay picked-up his guitar and toured – playing live anywhere anyone would have him. After a year of playing festivals and live shows all over the world, including a European tour with Lou Rhodes, Jay went back into the recording studio to record his full-length debut album. Co-produced by Jay and acclaimed producer Ali Staton, the album features Jon Thorne (Lamb) on double -bass, Danny Keane ( Tom Baxter, Scott Mathews, The Good, The Bad and the Queen) on piano/cello and Che Albrighton on drums.
The album, entitled ‘As The Sun Comes Up’ is out now.
