DJ Jazzy Jeff Quotes

United States, Actor
January 22, 1965

Jeffrey Allen Townes, known professionally as DJ Jazzy Jeff or simply Jazz, is an American record producer, DJ, actor and comedian who is best known for his friendship and collaboration with Will Smith as DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince.

Also known as Comedian, Record Producer, Disc Jockey

As a producer, you're pretty much creating a body of work that an artist has to stand behind.

DJ Jazzy Jeff
- Work
- Pretty
And more than anything, I like the improvisation of jazz. That's the same thing with DJ-ing. There's so much improvisation you can do with cuttin' and scratchin' that's reminiscent of jazz music, because it's all about how you feel. You're capturing a vibe and just going with it.

DJ Jazzy Jeff
- Music

I got married because it was the right time and the right thing to do.

DJ Jazzy Jeff
- Time
My heart and soul is still music.

DJ Jazzy Jeff
- Music
- Heart
- Soul
As much as I am hip-hop, I'm soul. As much as I am soul, I'm a turntablist. As much as I'm a DJ, I love jazz and rock.

DJ Jazzy Jeff
- Soul
- Rock
As a DJ I am never 100 percent in charge of the sound. The sound levels are controlled by someone at the sound board of the venue.

DJ Jazzy Jeff
I'm not saying that what the radio plays isn't good. My issue is with what they don't play. You can play Jay-Z, but why don't you play Jurassic 5? You can play Nas and Nelly, but why don't you play J-Live? I want to open up the door to how it was back in the day.

DJ Jazzy Jeff
- Up
- Good
- Live
So many people equate money and success with happiness, especially in the music industry.

DJ Jazzy Jeff
- People
- Music
- Money

You have to make your wedding day all about you.

DJ Jazzy Jeff
- Wedding