DJ Jazzy Jeff: Biography

DJ Jazzy Jeff
Birth Name:
Jeff Townes

Born:
Jan 22, 1965 in Philadelphia, PA

Genres:
Rap & Hip-Hop Music, Underground Rap Music, East Coast Rap Music

Decades Active:
1980's|1990's|2000's


Artistic Quality
Low



DJ Jazzy Jeff's accomplishments extend well beyond his status as one-half of a multi-platinum rap duo. Regarded as a pioneering turntable tactician for his well-honed skills and for his development of the transformer scratch, the Philadelphian (born Jeff Townes) founded a production house -- called A Touch of Jazz -- a few years into his alliance with Will Smith as DJ Jazzy Jeff the Fresh Prince. Since parting ways with his partner, the DJ has worked on records by KRS-One, Kenny Lattimore, Jill Scott, J-Live, and King Britt's Sylk 130. In 2002, he put together a stylistically diverse solo album for BBE; Magnificent, like a Quincy Jones record, found Jeff supported by a number of co-stars, most of whom were also Philadelphians.

- Andy Kellman, All Music Guide

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