DJ Jazzy Jeff

"Jazzy Jeff" redirects here. For another American rapper, see MC Jazzy Jeff. For the American boxer, see Jeff Mayweather.

DJ Jazzy Jeff
DJ Jazzy Jeff in 2011
Background information
Also known as
  • Jazz
  • Jazzy Jeff
Born
Jeffrey Allen Townes

(1965-01-22) January 22, 1965
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • DJ
  • record producer
  • actor
Years active1985–present
Labels
  • Rapster
  • Groovin'
  • BBE
Formerly of
Websitedjjazzyjeff.com

Jeffrey Allen Townes (born January 22, 1965), better known by his stage name DJ Jazzy Jeff (or simply Jazz), is an American DJ, music producer and actor. He was one half of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, along with Will Smith. He is credited, along with DJ Spinbad and DJ Cash Money, with popularizing the transformer scratch.

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