JAY CLIFFORD: Driving Blind

Jay Clifford

Driving Blind

© 2007 Jay Clifford (641444016525)

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For his debut solo record entitled 'Driving Blind' Jay Clifford draws on his vast experience, seemingly endless inspiration and distinctly personal vocals to create a work of exhilarating sophistication.

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Singer/songwriter Jay Clifford makes his nest in Charleston, but his hauntingly ethereal voice and pitch-perfect compositions have flown around the world — as he once sang, "in the cathedrals of New York and Rome" — since his band, Jump, Little Children went on hiatus in 2006.

For over a decade, Jump continually built up a huge grassroots fanbase through nonstop touring and three LPs, including 1998's Magazine (Atlantic/Breaking Records), which contained the adult-alternative hit "Cathedrals" (Elton John personally contacted the band to express his admiration of the song), 2001's Vertigo (independently released), and their last studio album, 2004's Between the Dim and the Dark (Brash Records).

Even while Jump was most active, Clifford's prolific output spilled over into another, more subdued, group: Rosebud. The "torchlight" ensemble included Jump bassist Jonathan Gray, percussionist John Wilson, pianist Michael Bellar (founder of New York City's As-Is Ensemble), and violinist Amanda Kapousouz (a.k.a. Athens, Ga.'s Tin Cup Prophette). Over the course of two independently-released albums, Rosebud soundtracked many romantic evenings and helped Clifford to exercise his composing muscles along with his vocal chords.

But it wasn't just Jump fans who noticed Clifford's extraordinary talents. Just as the fast-paced road life of Jump was beginning to slow, Clifford was invited to hop onto a number of other trains. Over the past four years, he's cowritten songs with Howie Day, Sean Lennon, Australian sensation Missy Higgins, Robert Randolph, and Mandi Perkins — all experiences that have helped him in creating his soon-to-be-released debut solo album, Driving Blind.

In February 2007, Clifford set out for Los Angeles to record Driving Blind at Swing House Studios with producer Warren Huart, whom he'd met while working on Howie Day's upcoming Epic Records release. The impressive crew of musicians on Driving Blind include drummer Travis McNabb (Better Than Ezra, Sugarland), bassist Dan Rothchild (Beck, Fiona Apple), and guitarists Dave Levita (Alanis Morissette, Daniel Powter) and Greg Suran (Sunny Day Real Estate, Jewel). After three weeks in Huart's studio, plus a few additions in Clifford's own home studio, the record was mixed by Mark Needham (The Killers, Chris Isaak).

Jay Clifford's debut solo album Driving Blind includes the singles "Know When to Walk Away," "Driving Blind," and "Invisible Sun."

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  • Absolutely stunning: as I expected!
    author: Karen Mohler Cornett

    Wow! Jay Clifford never ceases to amaze me with his ability to compose a heartbreakingly beautiful melody that I am humming all day. Ever since the first time I heard "Jump" on Radioparadise.com, then saw them in concert in 2004 I haven't been able to get enough.

  • author: miriyan

    Beautiful and melodic, this is an amazing album.

  • Great album!
    author: Sam

    Beautiful solo album from Jay Clifford, a great start! Definitely recommended, especially for fans of Jump Little Children.

  • Love this album!
    author: Tracy Pollard

    I can't get enough of this album! I love his sound and lyrics. I really hope he gets the recognition finally that he deserves. Bravo Jay Clifford!

  • Awesome!
    author: Doug Ahern

    Simply amazing..

  • Blown Away!
    author: Haley

    Jay's absolutely amazing! His voice.... his lyrics... I can't get enough!

  • Amazing!
    author: Bri

    I love this man's voice, and I was a little apprehensive to buy this album when he wasn't with Jump...but it turned out to be an outstanding choice! The lyrics, the composition...its just beautiful! I recommend it to all!

  • Wonderful!!!
    author: Aaron

    Driving Blind is just as beautiful as the city where the artist hails from. Keep up the great music!!!

  • Awesome cd and Awesome live show
    author: Lori

    Jay, great job! This cd really hits a personal note for me with some of the songs. I saw Jay and his band play in Atlanta last night at Vinyl and it was fantastic! Rock on!

  • Absolutely Great
    author: Amanda

    Cdbaby service was fantastic and the cd is completely wonderful. Love it. Thanks!

  • An accomplished musician
    author: Jamie Williams

    Why JLC never hit big time, I don't know -- hopefully Jay's solo work will get some serious recognition -- an incredible work.

  • Great
    author: AD

    Wishing Jump singer Jay the very best! Great sound! Great CD Baby service too.

  • driving blind
    author: Mary-Springs Couteaud

    Still the Jay Clifford we love with an edge that goes farther and farther. Great success!

  • author: MK

    Great to hear a little jump sound after all this time without a new album!

  • A masterpiece
    author: April

    Some of your best yet, Jay! And great service, CD Baby!

  • Amazing album!
    author: Jesse Ausec

    Great Great Great!! Love the album and thank you CD baby for the fast delivery!

  • Excellent Album, Great Service
    author: Jeffrey David Drury-Stewart

    Received the CD in perfect condition, great service, and absolutely love it.

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