Last night I discovered on facebook the unexpected and swift passing of a dear friend and someone I've known 1/2 my life. He played in my band when we all traveled to Europe...I wrote and recorded songs with him. We both ended up with a love of dogs...he as a dog walker...me as a dog painter. Life long friends. Jay was quirky and funny and sensitive and talented. I didn't see him as much as I would have I liked when I moved from NYC to Nashville but he was one of those friend