May 14, 2020
Miles Jaye , Discuss new album 'God's Creation, & new single ' He Makes It Better & His New Podcast MILES JAYE is one of the most captivating performers on the scene today. His signature voice is one of the best in the business and his "Red Rose" electric violin places him in a class and category all his own. Like his namesake MILES DAVIS - MILES JAYE is truly one of a kind. Early in his career, after returning from a 5 year stint in the U.S. Air Force band, the classically trained Jaye, served as sideman to songstress Phyllis Hyman, balladeer Jon Lucien and Jazz guitarist, Eric Gale on voice, violin, flute and piano touring the U.S. and Europe. Later he was signed as lead singing “Cop” for THE VILLAGE PEOPLE - the iconic pop group that brought you “YMCA,” “IN THE NAVY” and “MACHO MAN." JAYE has been joined on his own recordings by such notables as George Duke, Grover Washington, Jr., Roy Ayers, Nat Adderley, Jr., and Branford Marsalis but he is especially proud of writing and producing for his mentor, legendary R&B star Teddy Pendergrass on his certified Gold JOY CD. With 22 CD titles to his credit, the first three – MILES, IRRESISTIBLE and STRONG - released on Island Records featured the Billboard Top Ten hit singles – “Let’s Start Love Over” “Heaven” “Objective” featuring Grover Washington, Jr. and the soul classic “I’ve Been a Fool for You” - a favorite of adult radio formats nationwide.
