Jeffrey Allen Townes (born January 22, 1965 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), also known as DJ Jazzy Jeff or simply Jazz, is an American hip hop, R&B record producer, turntablist and actor. He is best known for his early career with Will Smith as DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. DJ Jazzy Jeff attended but did not graduate from John Bartram High School in Philadelphia, where he is enshrined in the school's "Wall of Fame".[citation needed] read full bio here.