Jay Umble has studied with world-renowned guitarists Pat Martino and Joe Diorio and has released three recordings which incorporate straight ahead/ modern jazz and contemporary styles. His latest recording project, "Spirit Crossing" with international percussionist, Jamey Haddad is a world beat / adult contemporary project.   To order album, go to "In The Works" page.  He is on the faculty of Bucknell University and Susquehanna University where he teaches guitar mechanics, harmony/theory and fretboard integration in addition to general guitar playing.  He has several instructional books published through Mel Bay Publications with endorsements from such jazz greats as Steve Kahn, Pat Martino, Paul Bollenback, Joe Diorio, Barry Greene, Sid Jacobs and Rene Stefano.  His latest book called, "Payin' Your Dues With The Blues" is due out in the Fall of 2007. In addition to the States, Jay is also published in Japan.  He serves as a jazz guitar clinician for the Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz organization and also writes a monthly guitar column for the CPFJ newsletter. Jay performs throughout Central Pennsylvania with his Jazz Standards Trio, Duo and his modern trio, STRING THEORY.