Jazz (G1)
Jazz is an Autobot in the Generation 1 continuity. He is also known as Meister.
Jazz is Optimus Prime's right-hand man. Unlike Prowl, Prime's military strategist, Jazz responds well to change and improvisation. Whatever surprises the Decepticons spring, Jazz can deal. His position as Special Operations Officer calls for all the skills he possesses, and he still has time to add some style into everything he does.
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. Chances are, Jazz could tell you the status of almost reality television show and each week's Top 40 list.
Jazz's personality makes him well-liked among the others of the Ark, especially Bumblebee. In fact, there is not one Autobot who doesn't like or admire Jazz.
Jazz transforms into a Martini Porsche 935 Turbo, complete with a sound system that can distrupt any Transformer's relays to dazzle and disrupt, making for an ideal distraction or debilitating move. In robot mode he is armed with a rifle and a shoulder mounted flamethrower.
Japanese name: Meister
French-Canadian name: Saxo
Italian name: Tigre
Fiction
Generation 1 Cartoon
Voice Actor: Scatman Crothers, Wally Burr (US), ?? (Japan)
Jazz is one of the main characters in the series up to season three, only making a few cameos with no lines. This is because Scatman Crothers died not long after the movie finished production.
Throughout season one, Jazz is seen giving orders and accompanying Optimus Prime on almost any mission they undertake. In season two, Jazz actually uses his light and sound show attack on at least two occasions.
Marvel Generation 1 Comic
Marvel Generation 2 Comic
Dreamwave Generation 1 Comic
In this series, Jazz has a less glamorous role, as the story focuses more on Optimus Prime than anyone else.
Devil's Due G.I. Joe vs. Transformers comic
IDW Generation 1 Comic
Currently Jazz has only appeared in Inflitration #3 in the background. His current role in the story has not been revealed as of yet.
Toys
Generation 1
- Jazz
- Japanese ID number: 06
- Pretender Jazz
- Legends Jazz
- Actionmaster Jazz
- Transformers Collection Meister
- Japanese ID number: TFC-01
- Meister (gold plated version)
- e-Hobby exclusive, sold with Streak (anime version
- World's Smallest Meister
- Commerative Series III Autobot Jazz
Generation 2
There was a Laser Cycle Jazz, a recolored Road Rocket, but the figure was never released.
Universe
Alternators
- Meister (white Mazda RX8)
