The Ottawa Sun may have put it best: "J. Knutson is a sonic architect that designs bridges that close the gap between different styles and influences" For the past 30 years Jay has been attracting interest from both fans, and the music industry. As the Toronto Globe and Mail stated "..this is a blessing for those who like traditional sounds with a modern sensibility".

Jay was a founding member of the seminal folk band "Spirit of the West" and went on to work with such Canadian luminaries as ...