Jay King (musician)

Jay King is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the leader and founder of the R&B/funk group Club Nouveau.

King was instrumental in shaping the sound of Club Nouveau, producing their hit songs "Jealousy" and a remake of Bill Withers' "Lean on Me," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1987. He served as the group's primary songwriter and keyboardist.

Beyond his work with Club Nouveau, King has also been involved in various other music projects, both as a performer and behind the scenes. He has continued to perform and record music under his own name and with various configurations of Club Nouveau.

His contributions to the R&B and funk genres have been recognized within the music industry. Specific awards and accolades may vary, but his impact on the late 1980s music scene remains significant due to the commercial success and enduring popularity of Club Nouveau's music.