The Smoothication Experience
The Smoothication Experience
#35: Jay Graydon Legend of the Smooth
This week we present one of the legends of smooth, Jay Graydon who is an American songwriter, recording artist, guitarist, singer, producer, arranger, and recording engineer. He is the winner of two Grammy Awards with twelve Grammy nominations, among them the title "Producer of the Year" and "Best Engineered Recording". Graydon has written over 200 songs. His catalog includes the Grammy winners "Turn Your Love Around" as performed by George Benson and "After the Love Has Gone" as performed by Earth, Wind & Fire, as well as "Who's Holding Donna Now" by DeBarge, "Friends in Love" by Dionne Warwick and Johnny Mathis, and many songs written with and for Al Jarreau including "Mornin'", "Breakin' Away", "High Crime", "After All", and "Roof Garden".