DJ Jazzy Jeff

Jeffrey Allen Townes (born January 22, 1965), known professionally as DJ Jazzy Jeff (or simply Jazz), is an American DJ, record producer and actor. He was one half of the hip hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, along with rapper-turned-actor and fellow Philadelphia native Will Smith. He is credited, along with DJs Spinbad and Cash Money, with popularizing the transformer scratch.

"Jazzy Jeff" redirects here. For the New York rapper, see MC Jazzy Jeff. For the American boxer, see Jeff Mayweather.
DJ Jazzy Jeff
DJ Jazzy Jeff in 2011
Background information
Birth nameJeffrey Allen Townes
Also known as
  • Jazz
  • Jazzy Jeff
Born (1965-01-22) January 22, 1965
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • DJ
  • record producer
  • actor
Years active1985–present
Labels
  • Rapster
  • Groovin'
  • BBE
Websitedjjazzyjeff.com
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