Allan Jaffe, the Man Who Saved New Orleans Jazz

Posted by on Feb 24, 2025 in | Comments Off on Allan Jaffe, the Man Who Saved New Orleans Jazz Allan P. Jaffe (1935–1987) was a pivotal figure in preserving and popularizing New Orleans jazz. Born and raised in Pottsville in Pennsylvania’s Schuylkill County, he was influenced by his father, Harry Jaffe, who played mandolin and taught music before running a wallpaper and paint store. “Pottsville was home to many immigrants who came to work in the anthracite mines, resulting in an...
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