Based in Florida, Jay Yerkes has been a keyboardist for over 40 years, playing with or opening for artists like Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys, The Rascals, Gary US Bonds, and Johnny Thunder. Growing up in New Jersey, he played in many bands in the Philadelphia/Jersey Shore area, and he's also led several of his own groups that highlight his soulful roots. As a composer, Jay brings us music ranging from gutsy Blues to Dramatic cues, and his credits include Harpo Entertainment, Dr. Oz, Oprah Specials, E! Real Housewives, Bravo, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and much more.
Jay Yerkes studied music composition under William Hamanay for two years in the mid 70’s, and he's played for impersonators such as Buddy Holly, Big Bopper, Richie Valens, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis.
Tense contemplation with a sense of decisions being made & a course of action coming into focus. Great for a scene where with dramatic pacing of floors and scratching of heads to figure out what comes next and where the plot will thicken. Ah HA! A decision is made. Hitchcock, Poirot, back alleys. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
This happy cue is best used for scenes that call for something sneaky happening but also gives your audience a sense that it is something good that is about to happen. An elegant George Gershwin, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers feel with that light, situation comedy vibe. Kids playing jokes on people, Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
A fun and upbeat piece created for reality TV but would do great in any situation comedy. Also good for a movie scene that calls for music to set the scene for trouble or a sneaky character looking to hide their shenanigans. Orchestral strings and clarinets bring class and elegance to any scene. Instrumental, Dramatic, Tender music
A fun and upbeat piece created for reality TV but would do great in any situation comedy. Also good for a movie scene that calls for music to set the scene for trouble or a sneaky character looking to hide their shenanigans. Orchestral strings and clarinets bring class and elegance to any scene. Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music
This sneaky, tiptoe piece will set just the right mood for that side-splitting, hilarious scene. Unfortunate accidents with cars, cars on ice, people hiding gifts from each other, pets and their antics, Real Housewives, Jersey Shores, insurance ads, pet supply ads, sitcoms ... Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
A fun and upbeat piece created for reality TV but would do great in any situation comedy. Also good for a movie scene that calls for music to set the scene for trouble or a sneaky character looking to hide their shenanigans. Orchestral strings and clarinets bring class and elegance to any scene. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
This cue is perfect for the opening of a motion picture with its sense of purpose and movement. Pizzicato strings and the horn section set the scene for any theme that has the need to grab the audience's attention and hold it. Action in a positive direction and just the right amount of tension. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
ARTIST KEYWORDS: Jay Yerkes,royalty free background music, production music library, independent music, music for tv, production music, music for film, company music, cheap production music, flash music, royalty free music loops, flash music, instrumental music, download music, music licensing, music for tv, independent music, business music
music clips,
stock music tracks,
royalty free background music,
download stock music,
royalty free sounds,
royalty-free songs,
royalty free sound,
music licensing,
television music,
websites music,
sounds,
wav,
sound effects,
sound effect,
sound clips,
wav files,
music for tv,
production music,
background music,
music for video,
Jay Yerkes,
royalty free music for tv
