Jay Darlington


Jay Peter Darlington is an English keyboardist, best known as a member of Kula Shaker. He went on to work as a touring member of Oasis, was part of Totnes, Devon based prog band Magic Bus, and re-joined Kula Shaker in late 2022 as a full time member, during their recording of their seventh album, Natural Magick, replacing Harry Broadbent.

History

Darlington attended Oxted County Senior School in Oxted, Surrey, England. He joined Kula Shaker as an organ player in 1994 and stayed with the band until their initial split in 1999. He didn't re-join the band when they reformed in 2004, and being replaced by Harry Broadbent during his absence.
In 2002, Darlington joined Oasis as a touring member. He toured with the band up until their last tour in the summer of 2009. He also played in a Les Fleur de Lys reunion gig, and joined prog band Magic Bus.
In December 2022 he rejoined Kula Shaker.

Discography

Kula Shaker

  • K
  • Summer Sun EP
  • Peasants, Pigs and Astronauts
  • ''Natural Magick''

    Oasis

  • iTunes Live: London Festival
  • Dig Out Your Soul - on the track "Falling Down"

    Magic Bus

  • Magic Bus
  • Transmission from Sogmore's Garden
  • Phillip The Egg
  • ''The Earth Years''