Joel Jaffe

Joel Jaffe (born January 15, 1952), also known as J. Jaffe, is an American audio engineer, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and president and co-founder of Studio D Recording, Inc.[1][2]

Joel Jaffe
Jaffe in 2007
Jaffe in 2007
Background information
Birth nameJoel Jaffe
Born (1952-01-15) January 15, 1952
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instrument(s)
  • Guitar
  • mandolin
  • pedal steel
  • dobro
  • lap steel
  • keyboards
Years active1967–present
Labels
Websitejjaffemusic.com

Jaffe has worked with artists including Huey Lewis and the News, Ringo Starr, Buddy Greco, Melissa Etheridge, The Stylistics, Eddie Money, Santana, and Bonnie Raitt.[3][4]

Early life

Joel Jaffe was born in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, to Jay and Dorothy (Née Watkins) Jaffe. He began taking piano lessons from his mother at age six, as well as studying classical and jazz piano with other instructors. He began taking guitar lessons at age twelve after seeing The Beatles perform on The Ed Sullivan Show. In high school he formed the band The Illusions, performing at dances and parties, then at nightclubs opening shows for such artists as The Four Tops, The Everly Brothers, and The O'Jays.

Selected discography
ArtistAlbumCreditYear
Bonnie RaittJust Like That...Engineer2022
Sheryl CrowThreadsEngineer2019
Van MorrisonThe Prophet SpeaksEngineer2018
Sheryl CrowLive WireAudio engineer for Bonnie Raitt's recording2018
Liz KennedyHike Up Your SocksProducer, engineer, mixing, guitar, mastering, dobro, lap steel, mandolin, background vocals2018
Flamin' GrooviesFantastic PlasticProducer, engineer, mixing, guitar, lap steel, slide guitar2017
Mitch WoodsFriends Along the WayEngineer2017
The SneetchesForm of Play: A RetrospectiveEngineer, lap steel2017
Liz KennedySpeed BumpProducer, engineer, mixing, guitar, mandolin, background vocals2015
The SneetchesForm of Play: A RetrospectiveEngineer, lap steel2017
Midight Rider: A Tribute to the Allman Brothers BandEngineer2014
Chris WilsonIt's Flamin' Groovy!Engineer2014
ContinoBack Porch DogmaProducer, engineer, mastering, percussion2012
Flambeau/Tom RigneyYou're the OneEngineering2012
Kirk FranklinKirk Franklin and the Family/What You Lookin' 4Engineering2011
Ray Manzarek and Roy RogersTranslucent BluesEngineer, associate producer2011
Liz KennedyA Clean White ShirtEngineer, producer, guitar2011
Maria MuldaurSteady LoveMastering2011
Roy RogersInto the Wild BlueEngineer, mixing, mastering2011
This One's For Him: A Tribute to Guy ClarkVocal engineering2011
Paul RogersThe Cul de Sac KidsMixing, mastering2010
Bill KirchenWord to the WiseEngineering2010
Coto PincheiraCoto Pincheira & The Sonido Moderno ProjectRecording2009
Jackie RyanDoozyMastering2009
Roy RogersSplit DecisionsEngineering, mixing2009
AshlingSweet FeelingsAssociate producer2009
Nikki AmberWhen I Look into Your EyesComposer2009
Ray Manzarek/Roy RogersBallads Before the RainEngineering, mixing2008
Maria MuldaurYes We Can!Producer, engineering, mixing, slide guitar, lap steel guitar2008
Evelyn "Champagne" KingOpen BookProducing, mixing, mastering, keyboards2007
Carlos Santana/Wayne ShorterLive at MontreuxAudio post producer, surround mixing2007
Kyle LardnerSail Among the StarsGuitar, pedal steel2007
SolisSongs For JudahMixing2007
Eddie MoneyWanna Go BackProducer, engineering, mastering, pedal steel2007
Maria MuldaurHeart of Mine: Love Songs of Bob DylanProducer, engineering, lap steel guitar, e-bow, shaker, tambourine2006
Idris Ackamoor Music of Idris Ackamoor 1971 – 2004Engineering, mixing2006
OxbowLove That Lasts: A Wholly Hypographic and Disturbing Work by OxbowMixing2006
Umphrey's McGeeSafety in NumbersEngineering2006
Preston GlassStreet Corner ProphecyEngineering, guitar (steel)2006
Dominic FrascaDeviationsMastering2005
Magic ChristianMagic ChristianProducer, engineering2005
Beth WatersBeth WatersMixing2004
Those Darn Accordions!LawnballMixing, mastering, percussion2004
Roy RogersLive! At the Sierra Nevada Brewery Big RoomMixing, mastering2004
ContinuumMad About Tadd: The Compositions of Tadd DamersonMastering, restoration2004
Brian AugerAuger Rhythms: Brian Auger's Musical HistoryMastering2003
Gordon StevensHomecomingEngineering2003
Johnny CollaLucky DevilEngineering2003
Les DeMerleOn FireRestoration2003
J. ThompsonRomantic NightDigital editing2003
Those Darn Accordions!AmpedEngineering, mixing, mastering2002
Stephen DreyfussBroadway BluesMixing, mastering, guitar2002
DozieRedemptionGuitar2002
SlimInterstate MedicineClapping2002
Roy RogersRoots of our NatureEngineering2002
Huey Lewis and the NewsPlan BEngineer2001
Ali-Ollie WoodsonRight Here All AlongEngineering, mixing2001
Mitch WoodsJump For Joy!Engineer, producer2001
Ringo StarrRingo Starr and his All Star Band – So FarAudio post producer, surround mixer2001
Jerry JosephGoodlandiaLap steel guitar2000
Shana MorrisonCaledoniaMixing1999
Those Darn Accordions!ClownheadMixing, mastering1999
Roy RogersEverybody's AngelMixing, engineering1999
Can You Read This Boston?Can You Read This Boston?Producer1999
Angela StrehliDeja BlueEngineering1998
Far From HomeLike a WhisperProducer, engineering, mixing, composer, guitar (electric/acoustic), slide guitar, pedal steel1998
Terreiro de Sao FranciscoVivendo de PaoEngineering1998
AdrianneFor AdelineEngineer1998
Nate FoxHittin' It From the BackMixing, guitar1997
The CallThe Best of The CallEngineering1997
Katherine ChaseTruthEngineering1997
The StylisticsLove is Back in StyleEngineering, associate producer, guitar (steel), percussion1996
Huey Lewis and the NewsTime Flies: The Best of Huey Lewis and the NewsEngineering1996
Fred WilliamsonTribute SongsMixing, associate producer1996
BeggarsBeggarsProducer, Engineering1995
Lenny WilliamsChillProducer, engineering, mixing, vocals1995
Kapono BeamerCruisin' on Hawaiian TimeEngineering1995
Pamela PollandHeart of the WorldEngineer1995
Kirk FranklinWhatcha Lookin' 4Engineering, overdubs1995
Larry TaggWith a Skeleton CrewEngineering1995
Michael BeenOn the Verge of a Nervous BreakthroughEngineering1994
The SneetchesBlow of the SunEngineering, associate producer1994
A Tribute To Mark HeardStrong Hand of LoveEngineering1994
Peter RowanAwake Me in the New WorldEngineer1993
Gena KrupaHot DrumsMastering, restoration1993
The Count FiveThe Psychotic Reunion Live!Guitar, background vocals1993
Buddy Guy/Junior WellsLive at the Mystery ClubMastering, restoration1993
Dick DaleTribal ThunderEngineering1993
Maria MuldaurOn the Sunny SideEngineering1992
McCoy TynerJust Feelin'Remastering, restoration1991
Triple MTriple MEngineering, mixing, associate producer, guitar (electric)1991
Zydeco Expressmen/Al RaponeSpeakerboxxx/The Love BelowEngineering1990
A Fine & Private PlaceA Musical FantasyMixing, editing, mixing engineer1989
Huey Lewis and the NewsSmall WorldBackground vocals1988
Joe SatrianiSurfing with the AlienAudio restoration1987
Rocky SullivanCaught in the CrossfireGuitar, synthesizer1984
Jesse BarishJesse BarishPedal steel1978

References
  1. Johnson, Heather. If These Halls Could Talk a Historical Tour Through San Francisco Recording Studios. Boston, MA: Thomson Course Technology, 2006. Print. P. 250251
  2. "Studio D Recording Tour-Joel Jaffe Interview". YouTube Oakland News Now Commentary Vlog by Zennie. June 14, 2008. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  3. mn0000215644/credits "Joel Jaffe|Credits|Allmusic.com", AllMusic. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
  4. "Studio D Recording by Barbara Schultz". Mix. April 1, 2007. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
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