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DJ Jazzy Jeff Wiki Biography
Jeffrey Allen Townes was born on 22 January 1965, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA. As DJ Jazzy Jeff, he is an R&B and hip hop disc jockey, record producer and actor who is probably still best known for his early career association with Will Smith as DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.
So just how rich is DJ Jazzy Jeff? Authoritative sources estimate that the net worth of Jazz is over $8.5 million, as of mid-2016, accumulated in the entertainment industry during a career now spanning over 30 years.
From the age of seven, Jeff had a paper route to help support his family, even before he attended the Philadelphia School of John Bartram High School. In his teens he quickly went on to become the school, and popular block party DJ for his neighborhood, so that his name has been enshrined on the school’s ‘Wall of Fame’.
His career kicked off when he adopted his stage name, and in the early part of his career, he won the World Championship of DJ in 1986 – Music Seminar DJ Battle. Then with Will Smith, they gained the reputation of being ‘the world’s greatest hip-hop duo’ as DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. In 1989 they won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance for “Parents Just Don’t Understand”, actually the culmination of several years of gold and platinum-selling albums and singles in the late 1980s, and continuing into the early 1990s. When Smith was cast as the lead in the TV sitcom, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”, in 1990, DJ also appeared regularly in the show as a character named Jazz, which certainly helped his popularity to grow to a wider audience, as well as his net worth.
Jazz went on with his career as a DJ, and also founded A Touch of Jazz production company, become a record producer concentrating on soul and R&B. Along the way, Jazzy Jeff was involved in developing many artists, of whom Eminem, Jewel, Darius Rucker, Jill Scott, Talib Kweli, Rhymefest, The Roots and Musiq Soulchild are just a few.
Jeff is considered to be one among the richest DJs in the world today. After DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince broke up, DJ Jazzy Jeff performed with Smith at the Live 8 concert in Philadelphia on 2 July 2005, and in 2008 at the premier of Smith’s film “Hancock”. In 2013, they performed together on “The Graham Norton Show”, indicating their strong attachment to each other
In 2007, Jazz released “The Return of the Magnificent”, featuring collaborations with new school as well as old school artists including Peedi Peedi, Pos from De La Soul, CL Smooth, Big Daddy Kane and Method Man. The same year, Vinyl Destination was released by DJ Jazzy Jeff, a documentary web series of his more than a hundred DJ shows that he’s conducted around the world.
In his personal life, DJ Jazzy Jeff has been married to Lynette Jackson since 2010, and they currently reside in Wilmington, Delaware.
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DJ Jazzy Jeff Quick Info
Full Name | DJ Jazzy Jeff |
Net Worth | $8.5 Million |
Date Of Birth | January 22, 1965 |
Place Of Birth | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.77 m) |
Profession | Disc jockey, Record producer, Musician, Actor, Turntablist |
Education | Philadelphia School of John Bartram High School |
Nationality | United States of America |
Spouse | Lynette Jackson (m. 2010) |
Children | Amir Mitchell-Townes, Cory Townes, Charlotte, NC, USA, San Francisco, CA, United States, Bournemouth, UK, Parents Just Don’t Understand, Cory Townes, Amir Mitchell-Townes |
Nicknames | Jazzy Jeff , Jeff Townes , Jazzy Jeff, DJ , Jeffrey Allen Townes , DJ Jazzy Jeff , Jazz |
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IMDB | www.imdb.com/name/nm0870039 |
Awards | Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance (1989), World Championship of DJ – Music Seminar DJ Battle (1986) |
Movies | “The Neighbors” (2014), “Hancock” (2008), |
TV Shows | “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” (1990), “The Graham Norton Show” (2013), “Parents Just Don’t Understand” (1989) |
DJ Jazzy Jeff Trademarks
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DJ Jazzy Jeff Important Facts
- First hip-hop artist (along with Will Smith) to win the first best rap performance Grammy for “Parents Just Don’t Understand” (1988).
- Legendary Philadelphia hip-hop DJ and serious turntablist who has won DJ competitions such as the New Music Seminar’s 1986 DJ Battle For World Supremacy. Although he never competed in the DMC World Championship competitions, he is in the DMC hall of fame for contributions to the world of hip-hop and DJing.
- Was the part of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince together with Will Smith, with whom he won two Grammy awards.
DJ Jazzy Jeff Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2015 | TV Series | Jazzy Jeff | Actor |
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | 1990-1996 | TV Series | Jazz D.J. Jazzy Jeff |
Actor |
Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection | 1991 | Video as D.J. Jazzy Jeff | Actor | |
Who’s Doing the Dishes? | 2016 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Fresh Dressed | 2015 | Documentary writer: “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” | Soundtrack | |
Annie | 2014 | writer: “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” – as Jeffrey Townes | Soundtrack | |
Today at Wimbledon | 2014 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Tu cara me suena | 2014 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Daily Ukulele | 2013 | TV Series short writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
In West Philadelphia, Corn and Braised | 2010 | Video short writer: “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” – uncredited | Soundtrack | |
Rude Tube | 2010 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Parks and Recreation | 2009 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Welcome to the 80’s | 2009 | TV Series documentary performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
The Wackness | 2008 | performer: “Summertime’ | Soundtrack | |
Entourage | 2007 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
SingStar Rocks! | 2006 | Video Game performer: “Summertime” – as D.J. Jazzy Jeff / writer: “Summertime” | Soundtrack | |
The Cookout | 2004 | performer: “Summertime” | Soundtrack | |
Jersey Girl | 2004 | performer: “Parents Just Don’t Understand” – as DJ Jazzy Jeff / writer: “Parents Just Don’t Understand” – as Jeffrey Townes | Soundtrack | |
Malibu’s Most Wanted | 2003 | performer: “Parents Just Don’t Understand” – as Jazzy Jeff / writer: “Parents Just Don’t Understand” – as J. Townes | Soundtrack | |
The Parent Trap | 1998 | writer: “Parents Just Don’t Understand” – as Jeff Townes | Soundtrack | |
Ride | 1998 | as J. Towns, “Brand New Funk” | Soundtrack | |
Bug Juice | 1998 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Strange Days | 1995 | performer: “Lost in the Night” – as Jazzy Jeff / writer: “Lost in the Night” – as Townes | Soundtrack | |
Beavis and Butt-Head | 1994 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Made in America | 1993 | performer: “Dance or Die” – as DJ Jazzy Jeff / producer: “Dance or Die” – as Jeff Townes / writer: “Dance or Die” – as Jeff Townes | Soundtrack | |
Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style | 1992 | TV Movie performer: “Summertime” – uncredited / writer: “Summertime” – uncredited | Soundtrack | |
Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection | 1991 | Video writer: “Girls Ain’t Nothin But Trouble” – as Townes | Soundtrack | |
Boyz n the Hood | 1991 | producer: “Work It Out” – as Jazzy Jeff / writer: “Work It Out” – as Jazzy Jeff | Soundtrack | |
Deep Deep Trouble | 1991 | TV Movie producer: “Deep Deep Trouble” / writer: “Deep Deep Trouble” | Soundtrack | |
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | 1990 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
In the Heat of the Night | TV Series performer – 1 episode, 1989 writer – 1 episode, 1989 | Soundtrack | ||
License to Drive | 1988 | performer: “JAZZY’S IN THE HOUSE” – as DJ Jazzy Jeff / writer: “JAZZY’S IN THE HOUSE” – as DJ Jazzy Jeff | Soundtrack | |
DeRay Davis: Power Play | 2010 | TV Special documentary special appearance by | Miscellaneous | |
Scratch | 2001 | Documentary special thanks – as Jazzy Jeff | Thanks | |
Phila.Sophical | Documentary post-production | Himself (as Jeffrey A. Townes) | Self | |
As I AM: The Life and Times of DJ AM | 2015 | Documentary | Himself (as Jeffrey A. Townes) | Self |
The Queen Latifah Show | 2013 | TV Series | Himself – Guest | Self |
The Graham Norton Show | 2013 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2009-2013 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Sample: Not for Sale | 2012 | Documentary | Himself – Interviewee (as Jeffrey A. Townes) | Self |
Philly’s 4th of July Jam | 2011 | TV Special | Himself (as Jeffrey A. Townes) | Self |
Aries Spears: Hollywood, Look I’m Smiling | 2011 | Himself | Self | |
Downtown Calling | 2009 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
6th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors | 2009 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
Xposé | 2008 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
2nd Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors | 2005 | TV Movie | Himself (as Jazzy Jeff) | Self |
Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway | 2005 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Back to Bel-Air: A Fresh Look | 2005 | Video short | Himself | Self |
Black in the 80s | 2005 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself | Self |
I Love the ’90s: Part Deux | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Philly Boy: A Movie About M.C. Breeze | 2002 | Himself | Self | |
2001 Lady of Soul Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Himself – Presenter (as DJ Jazzy Jeff Townes) | Self |
Headliners & Legends: Will Smith | 2001 | TV Movie documentary | Himself (as Jeffrey A. Townes) | Self |
I Love 1980’s | 2001 | TV Series documentary | Self | |
Brit Awards 2000 | 2000 | TV Special | Himself – Performer | Self |
The Will Smith Music Video Collection | 1999 | Video documentary | Himself (segment “So Fresh”) | Self |
Ultra Sound | 1999 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Essence Awards | 1998 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
The American Music Awards 20th Anniversary Special | 1993 | TV Special | Himself – Performer (as Jeffrey A. Townes) | Self |
Encantada de la vida | 1993 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
NBA All-Star Stay in School Jam | 1992 | TV Movie | Himself (as Jeffrey A. Townes) | Self |
The 34th Annual Grammy Awards | 1992 | TV Special | Himself (as Jeffrey A. Townes) | Self |
The 19th Annual American Music Awards | 1992 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
MTV Video Music Awards 1991 | 1991 | TV Special | Himself (as Jeffrey A. Townes) | Self |
Soul Train | 1991 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Ebony/Jet Showcase | 1989-1991 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Night of 100 Stars III | 1990 | TV Movie | Himself (as D.J. Jazzy Jeff) | Self |
Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color | 1990 | TV Series | Himself / DJ Jazzy Jeff | Self |
Showtime at the Apollo | 1989 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Arsenio Hall Show | 1989 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The 16th Annual American Music Awards | 1989 | TV Special | Himself – Performer (as D.J. Jazzy Jeff) | Self |
21st NAACP Image Awards | 1989 | TV Special | Himself – Performer (as Jeffrey A. Townes) | Self |
An All Star Celebration: Vote ’88 | 1988 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
Yo! MTV Raps | 1988 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Peter Andre’s 90 Party Hits of the 90s | 2014 | TV Movie | Himself (as DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince) | Archive Footage |
The Graham Norton Show | 2013 | TV Series | DJ Jazzy Jeff | Archive Footage |
A polos 25 | 2010 | TV Series | Jazz | Archive Footage |
Video on Trial | 2007 | TV Series | Himself | Archive Footage |
And You Don’t Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop | 2004 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself (as Jeffrey A. Townes) | Archive Footage |
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | 1990 | TV Series | Jazz | Archive Footage |
DJ Jazzy Jeff Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Category |
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1994 | ASCAP Award | ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards | Top TV Series | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) | Won |
1992 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group | Won | |
1988 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Rap Performance | Won | |
1994 | ASCAP Award | ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards | Top TV Series | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) | Nominated |
1992 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group | Nominated | |
1988 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Rap Performance | Nominated |