Jazzy Jay

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Jazzy Jay
Jazzy Jay performing at NAMM in 2009
Background information
Birth name	John Byas
Also known as	The Original Jazzy Jay DJ Jazzy Jay
Born	(1961-11-18) November 18, 1961 (age 63) Beaufort, South Carolina, U.S.
Origin	The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupations	DJ turntablism
Labels	Strong City

John Byas (born November 18, 1961), also known as The Original Jazzy Jay or DJ Jazzy Jay, is an American hip hop DJ and producer.