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Also known as Jason Kay

English musician

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36

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Female
Origin
United States
Active from
1922-07-21
Active to
2016-11-03
2008 universal fire victimjazzvocal jazz

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
10,791
Total plays
55,025

Tags

new waveProgressive HousefunkHousepost-punk

There are multiple artists that perform under the name Jay Kay: 1.) Josef Maria Klumb, also known under the pseudonym Jay Kay, is a German musician. He became known through music projects such as Forthcoming Fire, Weissglut or Von Thronstahl. 2.) Jason Kay, also known under his stage name Jay Kay is the lead vocalist and co-founder of English funk band Jamiroquai. Jamiroquai is often misattributed as a solo project by Kay. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Jay+Kay">Read more on Last.fm</a>

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Key facts

Born
Jason Luís Cheetham , ( 1969-12-30 ) 30 December 1969 (age 56) , Stretford , Lancashire , England
Occupations
Singer songwriter
Years active
1986–present
Spouse
Maria Kay
Partner
Denise van Outen (1998–2001)
Mother
Karen Kay
Genres
R&B soul alternative rock funk acid jazz
Member of
Jamiroquai

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Wikidata facts

Official website
www.jamiroquai.co.uk
Image
Jason Kay.jpg
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Commons category
Jason Kay
date of birth
1969-12-30
Commons gallery
Jason Kay
start of work period
1992-00-00
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Jason "Jay" Kay (born Jason Luís Cheetham; 30 December 1969) is an English singer and songwriter. In 1992, he co-founded the acid jazz and funk band Jamiroquai, and he still serves as their lead vocalist. As of 2026, the band had sold more than 26 million albums internationally.

Outside music, Kay is known for his interest in luxury cars, and made appearances in the shows Top Gear and Fifth Gear. He has also contributed to environmental causes.

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