Musical Instruments

Abner Jay

Abner Wingate Jay (July 15, 1921 – November 4, 1993) was an American multi-instrumentalist from Georgia, best known for performing eccentric, blues infused folk music as a one man band. His idiosyncratic lyrics and style have led some to consider his work outsider music; he considered himself to be "the last working Southern black minstrel". Reviewer Jon Dale has described his recordings as "one of the most individual takes on traditional song form to have risen from the 20th century". Releasing his recordings on his own label, Jay has also been described as a pioneer independent recording artist. Composer Anthony Braxton called Jay an "American Master".

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• ▸Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts
• ▸History of Singapore General Hospital
• ▸Bass recorder

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