Born in Tacoma, Washington and is well regarded as a premier drummer in the Northwest  music scene.  Jay graduated from Bates Technical College with a radio and television license.  Jay started playing drums and percussion at an early age.  He sharpened his drumming skills playing in local high school bands.  Jay went on to play with Northwest groups such as Ready Made Family and the Local Blues Brother’s Revue.  He was a member of the Seattle Seahawks Sea Pit Orchestra for three years.  Jay has also played with Northwest greats Darren Motamedy and Tony Gable & 206.  Additional highlights in his career were playing with The Platters and The Drifters.  Jay Douglas owned the Tacoma Drum Shop for 10 years and has been teaching drums and percussion for 15 years.  In addition to playing with The Ramblers, Jay currently is the leader of the "Musician's Exchange" Jam Session at "Jazzbones" in Tacoma, WA.  Jay is another Northwest outstanding talent and will be featured in upcoming Cole’lition live performances as well as on future Cole’lition compact discs and videos.