(Guitar, bass, tenor banjo, pedal steel, keyboards, vocals)
Jay Fortier with his Collection
Jay Fortier – Strawberry Fields, Central Park, NYC (4-24-13)
Hometown: Manistee, MI
Current residence: Jenison, MI
Attended Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI, 1968 to 1971
Graduated from Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI, 1992
- The Coachmen (first official group encounter 1963)
- The Ramrods
- The Magnatones
- The Fendermen
- Band X
- North Country
- Don Dougherty Band
- Pyramid
- Red Apple Road
- Roger Harcourt
- Galligan Brothers Band
- Songbird
- Caffeine
- The Weatherhead
- Hickory Wind
- Gold Rush
- Murphy Brothers Band
- The Kingtones
- The Moonrays
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Current / ongoing projects:
- Bo White and The Bluezers
- ODR / Old Dudes Rock
- Extravagramza (Denny Gramza Trio)
- Wooden Nickel
- Small Group Therapy
Jay’s Old School 1963 Fender Jazz Bass, is featured in www.notreble.com
This time, we’re showcasing Fender’s Jazz bass from the same year, and specifically Jay Fortier‘s ’63 Jazz.
Jay Fortier’s 1963 fender jazz bass full in case
I am honored that my bass (and in turn, me…) have been profiled in this article. Check it out! Big thanks to Corey at “All Bass. No Treble” for contacting me and putting this all together. Rock on!
http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2012/03/06/old-school-1963-fender-jazz-bass/
- Bo White and the Bluezers (band site)
- Bo White and the Bluezers (Facebook page)
- ODR / Old Dudes Rock (Facebook page)
- ODR / Old Dudes Rock (Myspace)
- Jay’s Facebook profile
- Jay on My Music Spot
Jay, Jim Tabaczka, I live in Grand Haven not too far from Jenison. I am amazed by your musical talent & all the bands you have been in. I really enjoyed seeing youbin Manistee with Band X & Bo White & the Bluezers. Also enjoyed Red Apple Rd.. I am not a musician & I envy you guys.
This website would like to congratulate Jay on being featured in this article. Please scroll up to Jay’s Page and read the story from the Link and visit his page.
Jay’s Old School 1963 Fender Jazz Bass, is featured in http://www.notreble.com
This time, we’re showcasing Fender’s Jazz bass from the same year, and specifically Jay Fortier‘s ’63 Jazz.
Like so many musicians who have been active for a number of years, I’ve been fortunate to have been involved with many bands, artists and recording projects. Here’s my list, from the early years to the present:
The Coachmen
The Ramrods
The Magnatones
The Fendermen
Band X
North Country
Don Dougherty Band
Pyramid
Red Apple Road
Roger Harcourt
Galligan Brothers Band
Caffeine
The Weatherheads
Hickory Wind
Gold Rush
Murphy Brothers Band
The Kingtones
The Moonrays
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Current / ongoing projects:
Bo White and The Bluezers
ODR / Old Dudes Rock
Extravagramza (Denny Gramza Trio)
Wooden Nickel
Small Group Therapy