"Nothing is more satisfying than finding, and expressing, the heart of a great song," says singer, guitarist, and confessed "song junkie" Jay Wilensky. An evening with Jay features songs by modern masters such as Michael Smith, Richard Shindell, Joni Mitchell and Buddy Mondlock, sung with insight and wit in a rich baritone. Jay, who in real life is the father of three, a Public Defender, and a baseball umpire ("because I don't get enough grief in my life"), cites Tom Rush as his major influence. Like Rush, Jay digs for the finest in contemporary songwriting, and brings it to life. Jay's primary musical focus is on Circle Round the Sun, his folk/acoustic duo with Marie Trontell. Marie is a doctor by day and an aspiring torch singer by night, who relies on music to refuel her soul. She has a warm alto voice and a knack for finding haunting harmonies. She especially loves ballads and blues, and has been part of various musical groups, from church choirs to cabaret performers. Marie's credits include the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival as a member of Taproot, and she performs with the Three Blonde Chicks cabaret act, and the folk/pop band Wink and a Nod. Marie and Jay met as members of the Folk Project, a Morris County, NJ-based organization of 600 performers and devotees of traditional and acoustic-based music. They quickly realized that their voices and musical sensibilities blended seamlessly, and formed Circle Round the Sun with the goal of bringing sweet harmonies to great songs. ,  The Kid (Buddy Mondlock) Kate And The Ghost Of Lost Love (Dave Carter) My Love Will Follow You (Buddy and Julie Miller) Willin' (Lowell George) Urge For Going (Joni Mitchell) [Mechanical Reproduction Rights Secured.]      Previous performances by Jay or Circle Round the Sun include: Date Title Description 8/12/2007 Anderson House Seafood Festival Outdoor concert to benefit Anderson House, Deer Path Park, Readington, 5:00 3/23/2007 Green Planet, Point Pleasant Coffeehouse concert 3/17/2007 Cafe Z Coffeehouse-listening room with open-mike, headliner 3/2/2007 WPRB, Princeton Radio concert - 102.3 FM, and streaming 11/18/2006 Indigo Coffeehouse, Aberdeen Coffeehouse concert, with Dave Sherman 11/4/2006 SICA, Long Branch Coffeehouse concert 9/29/2006 Minstrel Coffeehouse, Morristown Opening for John Forster. See www.folkproject.org. 9/29/2006 Minstrel Coffeehouse, Morristown Opening for John Forster. See www.folkproject.org. 9/29/2006 Bound Brook Diner Stop on AIDS bicycle tour, 7:00 p.m. 9/9/2006 Keyport Waterfront Park Outdoor Concert, 2:00 p.m. 9/2/2006 Chat and Nibble 932 Asbury Ave., Asbury Park, 7:15-9:30 8/12/2006 Anderson House Benefit Outdoor concert, Flemington 8/7/2006 Indigo Coffeehouse Concert 7/9/2006 Internet Cafe, Red Bank Outdoor Concert 6/3/2006 SICA, Long Branch Coffeehouse Concert 4/2/2006 Green Planet, Point Pleasant Coffeehouse Concert, 2- p.m. 3/21/2006 Internet Cafe, Red Bank Coffeehouse Concert, 9:00 1/29/2006 Green Planet, Point Pleasant Coffeehouse Concert, 2:00-5:00 p.m. 1/29/2006 Green Planet, Point Pleasant Coffeehouse Concert, 2:00-5:00 p.m. 12/31/2005 Red Bank First Night Count Basie Dance Theater, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 12/31/2005 Red Bank First Night Count Basie Dance Theater, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 12/18/2005 Green Planet, Point Pleasant 2:00-5:00, featuring Dave Sherman 12/11/2005 Green Planet, Point Pleasant 2:00-5:00, featuring Bob Andrews 10/9/2005 Folk Project Fall Festival Resident Performers 10/1/2005 Ocean Township Community Day Outdoor Concert 9/23/2005 SICA, LongBranch Coffeehouse Concert 9/17/2005 Old Bridge Public Library Concert 8/20/2005 Cafe Z, Rahway Concert 8/12/2005 Ocean Township Italian-American Festival Outdoor Concert 8/7/2005 Anderson House Seafood fest Outdoor Concert 5/27/2005 Minstrel, Morristown, NJ Concert, opening for Greg Greenway 5/13/2005 Lemon Lounge, Basking Ridge NJ Coffeehouse Concert 3/18/2005 Shore Institute of Contemporary Arts, Long Branch Coffeehouse Concert 3/5/2005 Indigo, Aberdeen NJ Coffehouse Concert 2/4/2005 Lemon Lounge, Basking Ridge NJ Cofeehouse Concert 1/29/2005 SCAN, Morristown NJ Benefit Concert  A full-length (12-selection) CD is available for $10, including shipping.      Jay and Marie are also available, in the New Jersey area, for unamplified living-room performances: a perfect way to enjoy their warm, intimate music. For bookings, CD sales, and information, please contact Jay at bluesq55@gmail.com.