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Abner Wingate Jay (July 15, 1921 – November 4, 1993) was an American multi-instrumentalist from Georgia, best known for performing eccentric, blues infused folk music as a one man band. Common instruments on Jay's recordings include harmonica, drum kit, a six-string banjo (that Jay claimed was made in 1748), and the “bones”, which were chicken and cow bones that had been bleached in the sun and used to create percussion. Jay was born in Fitzgerald, Georgia.

Discography

  • Man Walked on the Moon

    Man Walked on the Moon

    Album2019
  • Last Ole Minstrel Man

    Last Ole Minstrel Man

    Album2011
  • Folk Song Stylist

    Folk Song Stylist

    Album2010
  • True Story of Abner Jay

    True Story of Abner Jay

    Album2009
  • One Man Band

    One Man Band

    Album2003
  • Swaunee Water and Cocaine Blues

    Swaunee Water and Cocaine Blues

    Album1976
  • The Backbone of America Is a Mule and Cotton

    The Backbone of America Is a Mule and Cotton

    Album1976
  • True Story of Dixie

    True Story of Dixie

    Album1974
  • Terrible Comedy Blues

    Terrible Comedy Blues

    Album1968
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