Jason Gay is one of the most charismatic, technically proficient and dynamic saxophonists in Hawaii. Born in Wash DC, Jason was exposed at an early age to many forms of music such as jazz, blues, R&B, folk, Indian, African, and Chinese. he began studying saxophone at age 14 and performing professionally at the age of 16 in many theaters and venues on the east coast eventually receiving NAACP youth award for “best instrumental performance”. Attending Berklee college of music in ‘94 with a partial scholarship, Jason befriended and performed regularly with acclaimed musicians such as John Blackwell, Jeremy Pelt, Reuben Rogers and Ravi Coltrane. Later earning a Bachelors of Music from VCU, he felt inspired to enlist in the US Navy as a musician under the leadership of Barack Obama. While in the Navy, Jason toured the world, leading his own Jazz ensemble which performed at many venues in countries such as Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines and Cambodia. After serving his last years in the Navy while stationed in Chicago, Jason decided to return to Hawaii and set roots with his Wife and two sons, where he continues to maintains a career as a highly sought-after saxophonist, bandleader and clinician. Jason has performed with the Temptations, Nate Smith, Jeremy Pelt, John Blackwell, Marion Meadows, Mulgrew Miller, Michael Paulo, and Renè Marie. Jason also has opened for artists such as Mos Def and Medeski, Martian and Wood, and with members of Boys 2 Men and NSync.