Franklyn Ajaye, aka "The Jazz Comedian," is a man of many talents.

He is a TV writer (In Living Color, Politically Incorrect, NYPD Blue), film actor (Car Wash, Stir Crazy, The Jazz Singer), author (Comic Insights the Art of Stand Up Comedy) and musician.

In 1973, he made his network debut on The Flip Wilson Show. Ajaye has made three comedy albums, Franklyn Ajaye, Comedian, I'm A Comedian, Seriously and Don't Smoke Dope, Fry Your Hair.