American artist, photographer, filmmaker, musician, and producer Lee Jaffe studied American history and literature, history of art and modern philosophy at Penn State University. He played music with various New York groups and made experimental films before moved to Jamaica in 1972 to manage Bob Marley and the Wailers. Jaff began painting in the 1980s. His practice is marked by his commitment to social change and the denunciation of racism. He has exhibited worldwide.