Jay Clarkson is a musician who helped contribute to the "Dunedin sound" in the 80's and 90's.
History
Born in Christchurch, Jay Clarkson was a founder member of The Playthings (1980-1982), who recorded for Toy Love bassist Paul Kean’s label Playmusic. In 1983 Clarkson formed They Were Expendable (later shortened to The Expendables), and they showcased her songwriting.
Her next band, Breathing Cage, won the Rheineck Rock Award in 1989 and, as part of the prize, recorded the critically acclaimed Misericord album. In 1993 Flying Nun released Packet, a compilation of songs from Clarkson's solo work and earlier Expendables releases.
In 1999 she released Kindle (Arclife), which Chris Knox (Real Groove) described as "simply, SIMPLY gorgeous! Nine songs of unassuming, casual beauty."
In March 2001 Clarkson appeared at Arc with poets Nick Ascroft, Claire Beynon, Diane Brown, David Eggleton, Emma Neale, Jenny Powell-Chalmers, Richard Reeve and Brian Turner as part of the United Nations Dialogue Among Civilizations programme. Her composition 4 Pieces for Classical Guitar was performed by Nathan Tane during the Dunedin Fringe Festival 2002.
Trivia
- Jay's musical influences include Roy Orbison and Roger Miller.
Discography
Albums
- 1991 - Misericord
- 1999 - Kindle
Relevant Links
Jan 1980
