New Book Chronicles the Star Trek Composer’s Journey Through Music, Jazz, and the High Seas
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Journey to the Inner Light: The Life and Musical Voyage of Jay Chattaway, Star Trek, Jazz, and Film Composer, a compelling new biography by Terri Potts-Chattaway, unveils the fascinating life of Emmy Award-winning composer Jay Chattaway. From his early days in jazz to his decades-long career scoring Star Trek and beyond, the book offers a rare glimpse into the world of one of the music industry’s most influential yet enigmatic figures, blending personal history, professional triumphs, and the creative spirit that drives Chattaway’s work.
Terri Potts-Chattaway, an accomplished producer and writer, has spent over two decades in the television industry, with credits including Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Judd Apatow’s Freaks and Geeks, and DreamWorks' Father of the Pride. A seasoned traveler and sailor, Potts-Chattaway is no stranger to charting new courses, both literally and figuratively. In Journey to the Inner Light, she offers a deeply personal narrative that chronicles her husband's journey from a small town in southwestern Pennsylvania to the global stage of television and film scoring.
Growing up along the banks of the Monongahela River, Jay Chattaway developed an early love for both music and the open water. His journey into the world of music was deeply intertwined with his passion for the aquatic, evident not only in his naval career but also in his life as a sailor on the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This unique blend of influences is woven throughout Journey to the Inner Light, which also provides readers with an inside look into Chattaway’s creative process, offering insight into how his music evolves and where his inspiration comes from.
With Journey to the Inner Light, Terri Potts-Chattaway brings her husband’s remarkable story to life, offering an inspiring and heartfelt portrait of a man whose music continues to resonate with fans around the world.
