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  DJ Jazzy Jeff - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
DJ Jazzy Jeff (born Jeffrey A. Townes on January 22, 1965 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an African-American hip-hop DJ / turntablist and hip-hop/ RandB record producer.
After DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince broke up, Townes went on to become a prominent RandB, soul, and neo soul producer, establishing the A Touch of Jazz production company in his native Philadelphia.
On July 2nd, 2005, DJ Jazzy Jeff performed with Will Smith at the Live 8 concert in Philadelphia.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/DJ_Jazzy_Jeff   (307 words)

  
 Metroactive Music | DJ Jazzy Jeff
Together, Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince sold a gang of records and reflected an outlook far away from rap's streetwise roots.
Jeff, calling from his Philadelphia compound, remembers the creative freedom that surrounded the project.
Jeff didn't invent the scratch, which was invented by fellow Philly DJ Spinbad, but he was the first to put it on wax.
www.metroactive.com /papers/metro/09.11.03/jazzy-jeff-0337.html   (774 words)

  
 DJ Jazzy Jeff   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
DJ Jazzy Jeff (born Jeffrey A. Townes January 22 1965) is an American hip-hop DJ and turntablist best known for his early career Will Smith as half of "DJ Jazzy Jeff The Fresh Prince."
When Smith branched out into television with the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Jazzy Jeff became a popular recurring whose trademark joke was to be physically out of the house.
Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff were alternatives to the "gangster" rap that rose up in the late 1980s/early 1990s.
www.freeglossary.com /DJ_Jazzy_Jeff   (275 words)

  
 DJ Jazzy Jeff   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
DJ Jazzy Jeff (born Jeffrey A. Townes January 22, 1965) is an American hip-hop DJ and turntablist best known for his early career with Will Smith as half of "DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince." Together, the duo had several platinum-selling albums and singles in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
When Smith branched out into television with the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Jazzy Jeff became a popular recurring character, whose trademark joke was to be physically heaved out of the house.
Jeff Stryker Jeff Stryker's UnderGround: Jeff invites you into the gallery of sex.
www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-DJ_Jazzy_Jeff.html   (295 words)

  
 DJ Jazzy Jeff: The Magnificent - PopMatters Music Review
Jazzy's skills are not limited to hip-hop, as the album mixes in the occasional soul and R&B number.
Jazzy Jeff brings a sense of confidence only displayed by those who have mastered their craft.
Jeff's mixing and scratching are tasteful, you know he can take out any sucker MC, but he doesn't have to prove that on every cut.
www.popmatters.com /music/reviews/d/djjazzyjeff-magnificent.shtml   (1205 words)

  
 DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: News
Jazzy Jeff is on the new slum village album, " Fantastic, Volume 2", on a track called " I Don't Know " in which Jeff scratches in a number of James Brown samples.
Jazzy Jeff's been working with a lot of people lately including tatyana ali, mc lyte, darius rucker from hootie and the blowfish,paula abdul, and shorty no mas.
Jeff Townes, and Smith were best known as the rap duo DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince producing albums like their 1988 pop crossover hit "Parents Just Don't Understand" before the latter went on to fame and fortune as a TV star and solo artist.
www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com /jjfp-newsarchive.htm   (8379 words)

  
 KELLEY L. CARTER: High-energy DJ Jazzy Jeff lives up to his word
In the mid-'80s, when the musicmaker better known as DJ Jazzy Jeff started out with rap music partner Will Smith (then known as Fresh Prince), making feel-good commercial rap music from the streets of Philly, he was doing what he loved.
Jazzy Jeff will play at Model Behavior III tonight at the Bleu Room Experience in downtown Detroit.
Jazzy Jeff, who passed up TV offers and film scripts after playing Smith's goofy sidekick on the "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" series, says that he doesn't regret doing so.
www.freep.com /entertainment/newsandreviews/carter9_20040109.htm   (855 words)

  
 DJ Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince Online Homebase | Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Jazzy Jeff was often referred to as the "bathroom" DJ because, because, hanging out with better-known elders, he would only be allowed to spin the decks when they took a toilet break.
Jeff was DJing and then Fresh Prince took the mic and started freestyling while Jazzy was cutting up the scratches and beats.
DJ Jazzy Jeff scratched and/or produced on at least 9 out of the 15 tracks on the album.
jjfp.bluefreeze.net /bio.html   (1628 words)

  
 GWF RESULTS
Jazzy Jeff Hunter, Lance Andrews, and Bazooka Joe attacked Naturally Marvelous and Dan The Man. Hunter introduced Joe as the newest member of the Elite Ones and kicked out Naturally Marvelous for their loss.
Jazzy Jeff then siad he'd offer his services as a referee for Battle of the Titans XII since there was no worthy opponent for him.
Jazzy Jeff continued on talking about similar things when his speech was interrupted by The Commish.
www.angelfire.com /pa3/gwf/revolution.html   (17180 words)

  
 Jazzy Jeff Interview Music Reviews, News, What's On Guides and Listings > skiddle.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Jazzy Jeff In The House - Released on Nov 1st on Defected Records.
My actual DJ name was Mixmaster Jeff, but we used to go to this store called The Balcony where everyone would buy t-shirts and you would get your name printed on the t-shirt.
But it was 25 cents a letter and 'Mixmaster Jeff' is a really long name and it was too much money to pay for 'Mixmaster Jeff', so someone in the store just said "you should call yourself Jazzy Jeff, because it's cheaper", so I just put 'Jazzy Jeff' on my shirt and it stuck.
www.skiddle.com /music/articles/280904jazzy_jeff_interview.shtml   (2948 words)

  
 DJ JAZZY JEFF Interview by Todd E. Jones
JEFF: “They (the Indies) don’t have the budget and all of that but it’s kind of like, to me, it felt more ‘grass roots’ like how it was back in the day.
JEFF: “There is this song called ‘Then She Bit Me’ that probably was the most fun we ever had making a record because we literally wrote that song line for line.
JEFF: “If you are not happy with the music you are hearing on the radio or the clubs, do a little investigation because there is a lot of good music out there.
www.geocities.com /hiphopinterview/jeff.html   (4154 words)

  
 Welcome to the DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince Online Homebase   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince are still cuttin it together still 17 years+.
Jeff also released his first solo record in 2002 entitled "The Magnificent" for the BBE Generation Series.
Will is also currently recording with Jazzy Jeff and has recorded a track already with Mary J. Blige.
jjfp.bluefreeze.net /main.html   (280 words)

  
 DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince Website: Will Smith & Jeff Townes Music, TV & Movie Careers
In 1985 Will Smith met Jeff Townes in Philadelphia and they formed the group DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince.
Jeff and Will are also back on the road again touring in support of the album.
Jazzy Jeff's second solo album "The Return of The Magnificent" is scheduled for release later this year on BBE.
www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com /index.html   (370 words)

  
 Jazzy Jeff + Fresh Prince (Will Power)
Jeff was one of the premiere disc jockeys in the country.
His talent was showcased in many of the songs, which were as much about Jeff as the story Prince was telling.
Not only could Jeff mix, but he also was one of the few DJs that could rap.
jasonworld.com /will/jjfp.html   (486 words)

  
 Rock On The Net: Will Smith
Smith's goal for a musical career resulted in Smith turning down a scholarship to attend M.I.T. Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince was born with Smith handling the singing and Townes overseeing the mastery of mixing and scratching - the combination was hit a pop and hip hop hit during the 80's.
The interview stated that Smith and rap partner DJ Jazzy Jeff were intimidated into signing a record contract when the unnamed promoter placed a gun on the dashboard.
The Los Angeles Times reported that DJ Jazzy Jeff was currently working on his solo LP in Philadelphia.
www.rockonthenet.com /artists-s/willsmith_main.htm   (1906 words)

  
 D-flection - DJ Jazzy Jeff
Phenomenal stylus demolition is what DJ Jazzy Jeff is known and praised for.
DJ Jazzy Jeff is one of the best scratchers and turntable artists to grace the music industry.
DJ Jazzy Jeff will tour Australia for the first time alongside his MC’s from A Touch of Jazz Pauly Yamz and V. Sure to be landmark hip-hop events, the deck wreckin’, remarkable talent of one of hip – hop’s originators is something no true soul, hip hop, beat fanatic can afford to miss.
www.d-flection.com /Features/jazzyjeff/jazzyjeff.htm   (297 words)

  
 BEST D J Jazzy Jeff   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
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 Artistopia Music - DJ Jazzy Jeff Fanfare
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 DJ Jazzy Jeff
Yes, it was, but Jazzy Jeff is still a prominent figure on the Philadelphia music scene.
Mainly recognized for his success alongside the Fresh Prince, Jazzy Jeff has worked overtime to distinguish himself as a DJ and producer.
To celebrate the big 4-0 this month, he's throwing a party equipped with a plethora of past and present DJ talent, including Biz Markie, Pete Rock, Baby DST, Skratch Makaniks and, of course, Jazzy Jeff himself.
www.citypaper.net /articles/2005-01-20/musicpicks3.shtml   (198 words)

  
 !K7 Catalogue : DJ Jazzy Jeff - The Magnificent   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
"The Magnificent" is the long awaited debut solo album from legendary turntablist and producer DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Having worked behind the scenes on a number of projects over the years, DJ Jazzy Jeff is now stepping out of the shadows of his production company; A Touch of Jazz to bring you a ground breaking new album reflecting the rich musical heritage of Philadelphia.
BBE was the only independent label to have an album nominated with Jay Dee's 'Welcome 2 Detroit¹ for the 2001 Artist Achievement Award, the American equivalent to the British Mercury Award.
www.k7.com /data.pl?release=RR008LP   (252 words)

  
 Jazzy Jeff: True To Philly
Odds are that if you started listening to that newfangled rap music in the 1980s, you were a fan of DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince.
Talking to Jeff in the wee hours of the morning after a recent performance, it became apparent that his low profile is intentional.
Jeff has been pivotal in propelling Jill Scott's career, he says her success comes from "trying to stay away from the norm when it comes to production, and just attempting new, innovative, and creative things." To prove his point, he mentions that he's currently working on a "Hawaiian-reggae group."
www.chartattack.com /damn/2001/12/2101.cfm   (621 words)

  
 CANOE -- JAM! Music - Artists - DJ Jazzy Jeff
For those of you who remember DJ Jazzy Jeff being literally carried out the mansion door on Fresh Prince of Bel Air, props to y'all, you is ol' school.
Influential turntablist and Grammy-winner DJ Jazzy Jeff will be spinning at a downtown London club tonight.
Jeff won two Grammys along with the rapper Fresh Prince (Will Smith) as part of a fun-loving duo.
jam.canoe.ca /Music/Artists/D/Dj_Jazzy_Jeff   (124 words)

  
 MusicESP - DJ JAZZY JEFF & FRESH PRINCE Live @ Union Square 1986   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
MusicESP - DJ JAZZY JEFF & FRESH PRINCE Live @ Union Square 1986
The full and unedited version available for the first time on single sided vinyl featuring Jazzy Jeff's amazing live performance of the early transformer scratch from DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince's 1986 album 'He's the DJ I'm the Rapper'.
TRACK LISTING: A. DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince 'Live @ Union Square 1986'.
www.musicesp.com /sef_pages/LIVE01_12I_DJ_JAZZY_JEFF____FRESH_PRINCE_Live___Union_Square_1986.htm   (69 words)

  
 DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince Lyrics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Higher Baby Lyrics
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Live At Union Square (November 1986) Lyrics
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince Tabs and DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince Sheet Music coming soon.
www.songlyrics4u.com /dj-jazzy-jeff-the-fresh-prince   (142 words)

  
 CMT.com : DJ Jazzy Jeff : Biography
DJ Jazzy Jeff 's accomplishments extend well beyond his status as one-half of a multi-platinum rap duo.
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.
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.
www.cmt.com /artists/az/dj_jazzy_jeff/bio.jhtml   (187 words)

  
 !K7 Catalogue : DJ Jazzy Jeff - The Magnificent   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
After great anticipation BBE Records and Rapster Records are proud to announce the arrival of DJ Jazzy Jeff¹s Beat Generation album;
It is an album that takes you on a musical journey through all genres of urban music; from old skool hip hop, smooth R¹n¹B and rap through to soulful spoken word and deep house.
DJ Jazzy Jeff exploded onto the music scene with partner in crime Will 'The´Fresh Prince' Smith.
www.k7.com /data.pl?release=RR008CD&info=more   (286 words)

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