The G1 Jazz voiced by Scatman Crothers will always be his best incarnation.

Jazz has the best commercial break animation tbh. It just oozes so much of his personality. It's honestly criminal that Jazz hasn't been pushed as much in TF modern media. Dude's got such a cool and likeable personality that's it's impossible to dislike him. Even in they Bay movies, many agree that he was killed off way too early. Still I'd imagine he's just as dangerous that you wouldn't imagine due to his chill personality, he is a special op saboteur after all.

Optimus saying, “Lay it on me, man” to Jazz will never not be funny. 0:43 you’re wondering

Jazz is one of the main character who's personality hasn't changed since G1. Not only that his voice actors throught out the years give Jazz a cool and earth loving culture. I hope he appears in Rise of the beasts sequel in which we would get him to transform into a Porsche.

jazz's dance is so iconic

You may be cool, but you’ll NEVER be as cool as Jazz voiced by Scatman Crothers or Phil LaMarr. That’s a whole other universe of cool.

It been 16 years since Jazz’s death in the 07 film. It time we bring him back to the live movies

"Do it with style, or don't bother doing it!" Jazz

I'm glad that no matter the continuity he's in Jazz is still the coolest bot around.

Let’s not forget jazz was absent in the war for cybertron trilogy cartoon as well

Jazz is one of the most awesome characters in the whole franchise. His G1 version will always be the best, IMO, and it's a shame he isn't featured more. Great video.

In my Transformers audio drama, I have Jazz included in the main cast of Autobots. I personally see him as the heart and soul of the team, and I use his reveal the shield figure as his model. His personality is similar to that of G1, and he's always positive and optimistic in almost every situation. He loves to crack a joke every so often, can use his speakers to his advantage if the situation calls for it, and enjoys spending time around humans, studying their culture.

G1 Jazz will always be my favorite bot

Scatman Crothers was perfect for the role. May he rest in peace.

G1 Jazz will always be my favorite. I have the G2 reissue with the #1 deco and pieces of his original toy. The transformation still holds up to today and is far better than the Prime Wars one. The SS86 Jazz is a good successor.

Jazz was my first (non-minibot) transformer, and since I'm also a musician, will always hold a special place in my heart. I've collected every iteration of him possible..... my little jazz ensemble so to speak.

Jazz has always been one of my favorites in franchise. I remember when I was 12 years old and saw the 2007 movie. I was so gutted when he was killed off. Definitely made me appreciate his deluxe figure even more.

I am sick and tired that movies and shows don't include Jazz as a core member of the autobot team he is basically an underrated bot and should be treated with way more love and respect and he should be one of the top dogs moving forward

Without question G1 jazz is the best of all. Scatman Crothers brought a distinct personality to the character that is sorely lacking in later iterations. He was also a wonderful Screen Actor a musician.

Another excellent Retrospective my friend. As usual, I learned a thing or two. I appreciated your unbiased take on "Controversy Jazz".

With me, it’ll always be the original Jazz, the great voice and style.😎

Jazz is in my Top 5 all time favorite and most awesome Transformers of all time!! He got robbed of being Optimus' second in command on Earth! R.I.P. Scatman! You were awesome!

I think it's the visor too which adds to Jazz's cool unique look amongst the autobots

Jazz is my favorite transformer in the entire franchise and troy baker absolutely nailed the voice in FOC.

Jazz deserves more screen time! My favorites are the G1 VERSION AND ANIMATED ones!

Jazz is definitely the coolest autobot

Lay Some Skin on me Scatcat! While he certainly deserves more Limelight, Scatman Crothers-A number #1 Super Guy-IS the definitive voice for this Cool Bot. You Either got it, or you don't. And Man, he has got it in Spades.

Jazz is always be the coolest and one of the best autobots. Its sad to see such an iconic and fan favorite character forgotten as his last appearance on tv was RID 2015 and his name called out in cyberverse. I hope that someday jazz will return to live action or tv with his iconic personality of loving music. Still G1 Jazz will never be forgotten

Jazz's coolness level was only rivaled by Blaster.

Everyone loves Jazz, if you say you don't, then you're lying! and I'm tired of pretending you're not!

My own G1 epilogue is that Jazz eventually “retires” from the Autobots, and then relocates to Atlanta, and takes on a second career as a music producer.

G1 Jazz will always be the best. Awesome job on remastering Jazz.👍👍👍😎😎😎😎

Jazz is the best character in all of Transformers, no matter if it’s G1 or Animated.

I’m glad that Jazz wasn’t ruined by the name slapping thing during the Unicron Trilogy!

Jazz is one of my favorite Transformers hands down

It is such a shame that we do not see Jazz at all in modern Transformers media. The last time we saw him was in RID 2015 and that just sucks. Plus they replaced him by Mirage in Rise Of The beasts. I miss Jazz so much.

Jazz is so fucking smooth man

Number one super guy. If there is ever going to be retrospectives on voice talent, Scatman Crothers is a must do. He had a VERY interesting career

Rodimus, thanks for the upload! It made my lunch even more enjoyable 😎. My Jazz will always be G1, although I love all versions of him for the simple fact that his demeanor/personality remains consistent. Scatman (and the voice actor for Blaster) nailed those characters! Also, Jazz had one of the sweetest transformation sequences ever on G1. My studio ‘86 version hangs out in my man cave with Soundwave 😎

My favorite Autobot of them all. When I was a little kid in the early 1990s, Jazz's G2 figure (essential a G1 reissue with new decals and a GI Joe missile launching weapon) was my first Transformers figure ever. However, it was the G2 "series" (which were just a bunch of select episodes from the original G1 cartoon with special effects) that made me a bigger fan of Jazz. Other than Scatman Crothers's talented voice (RIP), I like Jazz's hip, cool, chilled, and friendly personality; a laidback Autobot who loves Earth culture and music, yet is also a reliable and effective soldier to the Autobot cause.

0:58- Cybertronian delightful, *RodimusPrimal!* 😄

Heck yeah! You're damn straight he is still the coolest! And my favorite version which is absolutely no surprise gin-1 the absolute original!

Jazz was by far one of the best characters of G1, and a great highlight in Animated and RID. Love the character through and through

I still hate it that Michael Bay had Jazz killed in his first Bayformers movie for the fear that he may outshine Bumblebee.

I was really disappointed that Jazz didn’t appear in ROTB but Mirage is still a funny character even if he stole Jazz’s look and personality

jazz is my favorite character

If it weren’t considered a marketing tool, I think Jazz should have been the next Prime in the ‘86 movie.

Jazz is my favorite 1984 Autobot

Yes, Jazz is one of the coolest Autobots and the Transformers Animated and fall of cybertron matches his G1 counterpart.

Jazz was always 1 of my fave Autobots. Do it with style or dont do it at all.

Hi Rodimus great video about Jazz Retrospective- The Autobot WHO Does EVERYTHING With Style, Keep them coming, Also this video is a remaster of the original video "What Happened to Jazz?" that was published in March 30,2019. Also your previous video was magnificent, Also Jazz is not only one of the most popular Transformers ever, not only one of my favorite Autobots of all time, not only one of my favorite Transformers Heroes, not only one of my favorite popular Autobots ever, but also Jazz is The Autobot who is easily the coolest cat around is none other than Jazz! With his souped up sound system, he can dazzle many with his sound and light show! Jazz is also (as of 2023): Optimus Prime's Right Hand man! Also my favorite Version of Jazz is the G1 Cartoon/ Comic Version Allegiance:(as of 2023):Autobot,Function:(as of 2023):Special Operations Saboteur, First Appearance:(Comic Version): Transformers(1st series)#1(1984),(Cartoon Version): Allegiance:(as of 2023): Autobot, Function:(as of 2023): Special Operations Saboteur, First Appearance:(Cartoon Version): More Than Meets The Eye(1984) Also in The Original G1 Cartoon Continuity, and (as of 2023): Jazz still does everything in style Jazz is also(as of 2023): As a Lieutenant to Optimus Prime, Also in Wings Universe Jazz was part of the new Autobot military created to be led by Optimus Prime by The Autobot High Council, Jazz was also promoted to Autobot City Commander by Obsidian on Cybertron, Also Jazz is An admirer of Earth music of every kind, Jazz loves culture. More than most other Autobots, he has his finger on the pulse of Earth trends and lingo, effortlessly incorporating human slang into his vocabulary. Chances are Jazz could tell you the status of almost any reailty television show and each week Top 40 list. Also Jazz is Optimus Prime's right-hand man. Unlike Prowl, Prime's military strategist, Jazz responds well to change and improvisation. Whatever suprises the Decepticons spring,Jazz can and will deal with it. His position as Special Operations head calls for all the skills he possesses, Yet he still has time to add some style to everything he does. Jazz's upbeat and outgoing personality makes him one of the popular Autobots among the Ark's crew.Jazz(G1Cartoon Version) is also one of the Original members of Optimus Prime's crew when their ship crash landed on Earth. As such Jazz particpated in many of the most important battles between The Autobots and The Deceptions throughout the 1980's. Jazz could still be recognized by his love of music,his friendly nature, and his incredibly cool voice and disposition, Also the following information is from Transformers More Than Meets The Eye(limited, Maxi-series)#3(July,2003) & 7(November,2003), issue(limited maxi-series)#3(july,2003) Allegiance:(as of 2023): Autobot, Primary Function:(as of 2023). Special Operations Agent, Weapons and Abilities:(as of 2023): Jazz is extremely intelligent and skilled he is an expert in sociology,history and culture, In robot mode he wields a photon rifle and shoulder- mounted flamethrower. In vehicle mode he has a full-spectrum beacon and powerful speakers that can create a disorienting light and sound display that reaches 180 decibels in volume Transformation/Altegnate Mode:(as of 2023): IMSA GT Porsche935 Turbo mode/Sports Car, Issue(limited maxi-series)#7(of)8(november,2003), Jazz Allegiance:(as of 2023):Autobot, Primary Function:(as of 2023):Special Operations Saboteur, Pretender Shell Jazz is not only the coolest Autobot i know, but Also Jazz is one of the top operatives under Prime's command Jazz's got espionage skills,His Pretender shell is armed with a semi- automatic pulse rifle and deflector shields mounted on each forearm. Without his Shell Jazz's vehicle mode still has all of its original abilities inculding a powerful light and sound display . His Top speed's been boosted up to a pretty impressive Mach 1, and his windows can gather solar energy for added power. He can use a photon rifle in both robot and vehicle modes. His robot mode's legs were fitted witg hydraulic lifters that give him increased jumping abilities like Springer, Alternate Mode/Transformation(as of 2023):Sports Car, Also The G1 Jazz voiced by Scatman Crothers will always be his best incarnation.,Also Phil Lamar was awesome as Jazz in animated. Also Arif S. Kinchen was superb as Jazz in Transformers Robots In Disguise(2015), Jazz still got such a cool and likeable personality, and due to his chill personality, he is a special op Saboteur after all.Jazz is also one of the most awesome characters in the whole franchise. His G1 version will always be the best, and once again great video, Also Jazz is always be the coolest and one of the best autobots. Still G1 Jazz will never be forgotten. Also Another excellent but superb Retrospective my friend keep up the good work. Also G1 Jazz will always be the best. Awesome but wonderful job on remastering Jazz.👍😎, Also thank you for sharing Rodimus and even though you're Asleep keep up the good work stay safe out there in Florida, have a goodnight, and until next time TILL ALL ARE ONE.🙂🟢🔵🦸😎👍🌆🇺🇲✌️💪 12:39 am.

Animated Jazz is my favorite.

good job about Jazz Retrospective from Transformers

a awesome review. Jazz has always been one of my favorite autobots from G1 Next to optimuse prime and ironhide. I always loved him as g1 and voiced by the late great Scatman chrothers. i was really hoping that he was in rise of the beasts but we all know what happend to that dream (lol). but i enjoyed the movie and jazz is one of my all time favorite autobots.

Jazz is my favorite character I like because he's always cool and awesome😁😁😁😁

Primarily because of admiration for Scatman Crothers (hey, we all loved Hong Kong Phooey back in the day!), Jazz was briefly my favourite Autobot. He was soon superseded by his lieutenant buddy Prowl, but Jazz had the lock on the number two position and still does to this day. I think the closest Jazz got to a spotlight episode was "Attack Of The Autobots." Despite Ratchet and Sparkplug bickering about who saved the day, it was who Jazz knocked Blue Streak back to his senses, then restabilized Ratchet and Hound, then transformed ON TOP of Skyfire to deliver a musical sonic boom to the Decepticon rocket! And of course, he co-starred with Perceptor in "The God Gambit." As mah bot sez, "Do it with style or don't bother doing it!"

Possibly my favorite Autobot, along with Grimlock.

Jazz is always my favorite

Jazz was my childhood fave

Who the hell is Mungus Fanka? I wasn't holding that question to any adult standard, I thought the same as a kid! Jazz was always my favorite Autobot!

Jazz is definitely a fan favorite as he’s just fantastic in Transformers G1 and it was cool he appeared in other Transformers shows and movies such as Transformers 2007 movie and Transformers Animated. It’s a shame he wasn’t in The War For Cybertron Trilogy on Netflix, but at least he was in the War for Cybertron games. Definitely a fantastic character and one that is definitely a fan favorite!

Man i really hope he apears in a future series or games

I really liked bayverse jazz. The pontiac solstice was perfect and its a shame he died.

The first transformer I had growing up! Great toy, and cool personality to boot! Dude was hella cool, and definitely iconic. Really needs more love in the newer iterations.

Jazz is one of my Favorite Characters in Transformers and I like his Animated,WFC and RID designs.

G1 Jazz is the Jazz that I came up with. However, the IDW comic iteration is a pretty well done take, too.

Jazz is literally my favorite character he's even my profile pic. I grew up with the bayverse and I felt his death in the live action film was totally criminal and lack of potential/character development they never mentioned him again or thought of bringing him back with the shard of the allspark. Even for ROTB I thought that was just a crime in plain slight don't get me wrong I loved mirage but still have issue with him having the alt mode of an iconic character. I honestly wish returns for future TF media. My personal favorite version of Jazz 1. G1 2. Animated 3. WFC/FOC 4. Bayverse jazz

This voice is what really sells the character for me

As I believe the earthlings say, lay it on me man!

Great retrospective!!!!! Good work on this!!!!

I love how when Jazz transforms, it kinda looks like he's doing "the worm" (dance move).

16:14 Gotta hand it to some people, they inspect these things freaking hard to notice these tiny details lol

Fantastic video RodimusPrimal!!! Jazz is among my top four all time favorite Autobots, along with Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, and Fortress Maximus. :D He is to this day the coolest of the Autobots. My favorite version of Jazz is his G1 version, and my all time favorite Jazz action figure is the 2011 Reveal the Shield deluxe class Jazz. Keep on being amazing.

Jazz is one of my favorite autobot As the earthlings say lay it on me man

G1 Jazz is the best Jazz. RIP Scatman Crothers.

Jazz is awesome and cool.

Jazz should appear in the next Transformers reboot movies

Fun Fact: movie Jazz's alt mode was actually custom built since the Solstice exclusively comes as a convertible.

14:52 I swear this man has the greats agent possible cause he is freaking EVERYWHERE

4:52 Deep Focus/Depth of Field on that shot is intense and on a long lens.🤔 simply fascinating cinema 🎦 🗒️ Jazz looks so regal!

That's my guy!

If they ever do a new Transformers series (hoping for an anime like Armada), they better add Jazz, he deserves it

Aye. 0:38 *Rest in peace Scatman Crothers you are amazing person voicing Jazz. **3:33** *Rest in peace Wally Burr did a good Jazz voice.* 6:21 Same question to us all. 6:48 Showing off why Jazz is cool. 8:00 Phil LaMarr great his voice of Jazz even make him a Cyber-Ninja. 13:16 Troy Baker making Jazz more cool with his voice. 14:50 Agree OP. 18:00 G1 Jazz, Bayformers Jazz, War/Fall of Cybertron Jazz and RID2015 Jazz are my favorite. Sucks he I mean she didn't got in Transformers Cyberverse. And I am not joking Cyberverse make Jazz as a female to be honest I would like to see it as one time. But I hope Jazz join in the battlefield he is the coolest Autobot ever. In the future Hasbro will show us who the heck is Monka Spenka. Thanks for the video Rodimus Primal stay cool.

Jazz going from a Porsche to a Pontiac and ultimately ripped in half......and people wonder why G1 hates Bayformers.

As a kid back in the 80s, obviously Prime was my hero. But Jazz was always one of my favorites.

Jazz is one of the best Autobots around.

Great video rodimus keep it up good transformers content stay safe till all are one

Awesome remaster, it feels brand new, with new information. You did a great job here, nicely done.

I still feel like jazz, should’ve appeared in bumblebee and rise of the beast. He deserves more screen times before his death, unless they have ways to revive him.

The only Jazz I always remember is the live action version, But I prefer G1 Jazz because it's so simple tbh

G1 Jazz was awesome one of my fav autobots

Keep doing great work man I love your retrospectives and whenever I see a new one, I get excited to watch it

I really hope Jazz comes back in the next live action movie.

“I can't believe you outrank me.” -Cliffjumper

Jazz and Cliffjumper always gets along together instead of Mirage.

I love that guy I have multiple action figures of him

Dis is my favoritest TF everrr. 🤣❤️

I agree Jazz was one of my favorites growing up watching the reruns of the series as sadly I was only old enough to see it in reruns. But yeah Jazz was my favorite. Which yes I agree his visor look was a huge selling point. He just looked and oozed cool.

Love Jazz

This is an awesome analysis, as usual!