Jay Dufour, Canadian mixer, is known for his relentless work ethic and radio-ready mixes. His 2024 started with a bang winning his 8th JUNO Award for having mixed James Barker Band‘s Best Country Album of the year Ahead Of Our Time. Jay also recently mixed Dean Brody’s latest #1 Billboard single, “Right Round Here,” which brings his total to 15 #1 Billboard/Mediabase singles!

He wrapped up 2023 mixing rising pop star Johnny Orlando’s latest album The Ride, Phillips Phillips’ new album Drift Back, Finger Eleven‘s #1 Rock Single “Together Right,” Tyler Shaws’ #1 Pop single “Christmas All Over Again” and new music from Ruth B, Alie Gatie, Dom Vallie, 12AM, Braden Bales, Jade Eagleson, LØLØ, The Reklaws, New Friends, Donovan Woods, Brett Young, and more.

Jay’s previous Juno Awards proves his versatility as a mixer with wins for Charmaine’s “Bold” as Rap Single of the Year (2022), Monowhales as Breakthrough Group of the Year (2022), July Talk‘s Alternative Album of the Year Pray For It (2021),  Donovan Woods‘ Both Ways as Best Contemporary Roots Album (2019), Recording Engineer of the Year (2017) July Talk’s Touch as Best Alternative Album (2017), and Protest The Hero‘s Volition for Metal/Hard Music Album Of The Year (2014). 

To date, Jay has worked on over 30 gold/platinum selling records, has received 31 Juno Award nominations, and has worked on 8 CCMA winning projects (including 31 nominations.) Jay has also been nominated 5 times for Recording Engineer of the Year at Canada’s Juno Awards.

 

PRESS:
Juno Awards – May 2021
PROFESSIONAL SOUND – January 2021
PROFESSIONAL SOUND – October 2020
PROFESSIONAL SOUND– April 2020
JUNOS – February 2017