JAY-SAKS-Obituary

JAY DAVID SAKS

New York, New York

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SAKS--Jay David. The Metropolitan Opera mourns the death of Jay David Saks, Music Producer for our telecasts, radio broadcasts, and Live in HD transmissions for 39 years. Jay's profound musical knowledge and refined ear for sound quality were an essential part of bringing Met performances to...

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Jay was and is the best music producer on or off Broadway. He was great to me and simply adored him and his work. It hard to believe he is no longer with us. He is fondly thought of always. Miss him!!!!

I was a Contractor and did some work for Jay (we both lived in the same small CT. town). In lieu of payment I asked for a # of Classical Records from him. Later when I knew him a bit better he showed me the radio controlled air planes that he had built from scratch, He was kind to me ...rob

Over the past decades, we've crossed paths on the internet because of our names. As a fellow musician, I've always been proud to do so. I admired your work and your achievements, and I always will. Throughout the years I had people ask me if I was the David Saks who worked for the Met. I always said no but there is a man by the same name, a better musician than I, who does. I am very saddened to hear of your passing. Your work will live for eternity and the memory of you will remain a...

Jay´s passing marks the end of an era, but he´s left us an uncommonly rich legacy of brilliant work. And he was as golden a colleague as he was an artist.

I worked at RCA. He didn´t know me except to know I worked there. But he always said hello and I always thought "what a handsome classy talented RIP Mr. Saks.

He was always a pleasure to work with.

Jay was the best period. His kindness and talent will not be forgotten. It´s hard to believe he is gone now