Jay Sweet
Jay Sweet is on the board of the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation.
Jay has built a diverse and accomplished career in the music industry as a musician, educator, author, and historian.
As a bassist and guitarist, Sweet has performed and recorded with numerous notable artists. He is also the host of the monthly JSJBF Monday Jazz Jam at the Chubby Pickle, where he fosters a vibrant local jazz community.
In his role as an educator, Sweet serves as both an adjunct professor and a private music teacher. He has taught courses on jazz history, rock & roll history, and American music history at Monmouth University, Rutgers-Newark University, and Middlesex College. As the owner of Sweet Music Academy in Howell, he leads a team offering private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, and more to students of all ages. Lessons are available in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, ensuring accessibility to a diverse student base.
Jay Sweet is also a respected researcher, historian, and biographer. He has interviewed jazz icons and explored significant musical themes. He is the author of several books, including A History of American Music: An Origin Story 1750-1950 and Ray Brown: His Life and Music. And he is a contributing editor for Jersey Jazz Magazine,
In addition, Sweet is a podcaster and hosts two popular podcasts: 30 Albums for 30 Years and The Jazz Real Book , where he shares his deep knowledge and passion for music.
For more information, visit:
* Personal Website: JaySweetMusic.com
* Sweet Music Academy: SweetMusicAcademy.com
* Books on Amazon: A History of American Music: An Origin Story 1750-1950 https://www.amazon.com/History-American-Music-1750-1950-Origin/dp/1792490992, Ray Brown: His Life and Music https://www.amazon.com/-/he/Jay-Sweet/dp/1800505353
* Podcasts: https://www.30albumsfor30years.com/ and The Jazz Real Book on Spotify
