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Jay Green Humphrey Fund for Music Life’s journey possesses many measures, marvels and maneuvers, and creates paths that evolve and scroll so rapidly it takes death for some of us to take note of relatives’ assets, accomplishments and creative forces. Jay Green Humphrey, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend was a young man who possessed the dynamics of musical skills and fully enjoyed their effects by playing several His uncle, Judson Green, always watched over Jay to make sure from the beginning of his nephew’s life and musical efforts, that he attended piano lessons at the age of six at the Pfeiffer School of Music in Quincy; and Judson continued to support and help him by example until Jay died in July 2006 from a terminal liver disease. Jay never hesitated to memorize the required music prescribed to him by his music teachers; plus, he would create various chords to see if he could improve on the writing efforts of the different composers. Jay learned music from many local instructors, including the Pfeiffer Sisters and Alan Hunter at Payson Seymour. He enjoyed all facets of piano and audio time with his good friend, Greg Fischer. When Jay’s sister, Michelle Ann, was young, he suggested she begin voice and piano lessons; her musical skills led her to enjoy dance. Jay’s last piano lesson was just six weeks before he died at the age of 42. Even when terminally ill, he practiced an electronic piano that he could sit on his lap. Don’t tell his boss, but there were rumors he also played at work! With tearful eyes, my wife and I always smile and reminisce when we hear some great jazz music that Jay played. His appetite for music was one of the sole defining strengths that allowed him to be creative and enjoy the struggles of life And with the gift of music that empowered our son the strength and vitality to deal with life’s challenges, we want to help other young people in the community to experience and enjoy its lifelong effects. -Michael and J’ann Humphrey
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