Jay Gordon

Jay Gordon, performing with the Penetrators, February 2016. Courtesy of Brian Tierney and Backstage360.com Jay Gordon is an American blues rock guitarist who recorded with Phillip Walker for his album Jaywalkin. Gordon has also played at the 2004 Crossroads Guitar Festival, sharing the stage with Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Jeff Beck, and Carlos Santana.

Early life Gordon was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and later raised in Chicago, Illinois, "where at an early age he was exposed to jazz and blues by his grandmother, who played the piano and organ." The young Gordon played various instruments, but discovered the guitar at age 14, and played in Top 40 cover bands as a teenager. He met Albert Collins at a young age and cites him as an influence.

BluesRockReview.com reviewed: "[...] there are two main problems [...]; firstly Gordon’s constant wailing solos that become long, self-indulgent and some of the most uneconomical guitar playing around and some poor lyrics that lack a sense of the blues.

Positive reviews Many critics have praised Gordon for his instrument prowess

Regarding Gordon's album, Extremely Dangerous Blues, another reviewer expressed, "Although these performances are mostly fairly brief, there is no shortage of inventive ideas within the context of rockish Chicago blues, or any loss of passion."

Other reviewers, view Gordon's larger-than-life playing to be ambitious, stating, "Gordon doesn't believe in understatement or simplicity. While his songs tell about overcoming heartache, being an outcast, partying all night long, and starting up a relationship, each one comes loaded with fire. The lyrics may be difficult to understand, but Gordon's powerhouse guitar leaves no doubt that he means business."

Recordings, personnel and sales rankings From Left to Right: Jay Gordon, Sharon Butcher, and Abe Perez (former drummer of Yankee Rose) during the recording of White Rabbit at West Beach Studios. Photo courtesy of Michalis Limnios, Blues. Gr 2010 For non-Billboard charting acts, such as Jay Gordon, the Amazon sales rank may indicate relative online popularity and is subject to change at any time. Donnell Cameron Engineer, Mixing, Pro-Tools

Jay Gordon Arranger, Composer, Guitar, Mixing, Producer, Vocals

Jay Gordon & the Penetrators Primary Artist

Michael Hawkins Photography

Seth Hum Assistant Engineer, Pro-Tools

Dave Longeuay Engineer, Mixing, Pro-Tools

Abe Perez Drums, Percussion

Joe Rock Artwork

Grace Slick Composer

1,513,506 2010Immortal (as Jay Gordon and the Penetrators)Sharon Butcher Arranger, Composer, Guitar (Bass), Lyricist, Mixing, Vocals Mark Farrace Composer, Lyricist

Jay Gordon Arranger, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist, Mixing, Producer, Vocals

Jay Gordon & the Penetrators Primary Artist

Michael Hawkins Photography

Dave Longeuay Engineer, Mixing, Pro-Tools

Abe Perez Drums, Percussion

Joe Rock Artwork

729,110 2009Gold Rings Silver BulletsRic Daly Drums, Member of Attributed Artist Lee Davis Drums, Member of Attributed Artist

Jay Gordon Composer, Guitar, Member of Attributed Artist, Mixing, Primary Artist, Vocals

Jay Gordon & the Penetrators Primary Artist

David Longeway Audio Engineer, Mixing

Joe Rock Graphic Design

John Schayer Guitar (Bass), Member of Attributed Artist

Johnny Walker Drums, Member of Attributed Artist

Bruno Boussard Graphic Design

Lee Davis Drums, Main Personnel

Patricia de Gorostarzu Photography

DJ Johnny Walker Drums, Main Personnel

Jay Gordon Audio Production, Composer, Guitar, Harmonica, Main Personnel, Primary Artist, Slide Guitar, Vocals

Richard Greene & The Grass Is Greener Bass

Russ Greene Bass Instrument, Main Personnel

Elmore James Composer

M. Levy Composer

Clarence Lewis Composer

David J. Longeuay Engineer, Mixing

John Schayer Guitar (Bass), Main Personnel

923,451 2004Broadcasting The BluesButch Azevedo Drums Luther Dixon Composer

Willie Dixon Composer

Wil Donovan Drums

Jay Gordon Composer, Drums, Guitar (Electric), Liner Notes, Primary Artist, Producer, Slide Guitar, Vocals

Buddy Guy Composer

Elmore James Composer

Clarence Lewis Composer

Dean Phelps Pre-Mastering

Al Smith Composer

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Scott Yanow Liner Notes

313,138 2004White Haven Powdered BlackJay Gordon Composer, Primary Artist David J. Longeuay Engineer, Mastering

611,292 2001Extremely Dangerous BluesJay Gordon Primary Artist No Rank 2000Jaywalkin with Phillip WalkerButch Azevedo Drums Donald Cameron Engineer

Joey Covington Drums

Jay Gordon Composer, Guitar, Guitar (Rhythm), Primary Artist, Producer, Slide Guitar, Vocals

Phillip Walker Composer, Guitar, Guitar (Rhythm), Vocals

835,564 1998Electric RedemptionButch Azevedo Drums Jay Gordon Arranger, Composer, Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Harmonica, Performer, Primary Artist, Producer, Slide Guitar, Vocals

Russ Green Guitar (Bass)

David J. Longeuay Engineer, Mastering

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