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Is he a diamond in the rough or a musical prodigy? That is the question when hearing the

melodious harmonies being crooned by Jeffrey Lynn Tabron.

Jeffrey better know as Jay Lavita has been engulfed in music his entire life. As he was growing up, his parents played a major role in Jay’s love for music by emphasizing hard work and expressing his talents. Every Christmas morning the Tabron family had a holiday ritual. His parents insisted that Jay and his siblings perform before they were allowed to open their presents.

This early love of performing helped mold Jay into the vibrant performer he is today.

Jay Lavita discovered a love for music at an early age. With his parents playing the likes of

Diana Ross and the Supremes, Deniece Williams, Sade the Temptations amongst other artists, Jay wanted to capture the magic of song that those artists brought to life. At the age of 10, Jay started to record himself with a microphone and a computer. By the age of 12, he was recording in professional studios and learning how to hone his craft.

Upon entering high school, Jay Lavita’s talents had developed to a level in which he was offered contracts by various record labels. Unfortunately, Jay learned quickly that his hard work and passion for music was not shared by any of these labels therefore, he decided to embark on his career by his lonesome.

Writing, recording and booking himself for shows was the task that Jay chose to take on himself. It was a daunting task but his accomplishments started to accumulate. Sharing the stage with the likes of Earth Wind and Fire, Flo-Rida and performing at the Apollo. Jay was on the road to success.

Now signed with Starr Media Group Jay Lavita has found a home where he can solely concentrate on what he fell in love with as a child.... the magic of music.

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