Sandra Jaffe
American club owner (1938–2021)
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Sandra Smolen Jaffe (March 10, 1938 - December 27, 2021) co-owned and operated Preservation Hall in New Orleans.[1] She established Preservation Hall with her husband Allan Jaffe in 1961.[2][3] In 2006 she accepted a National Medal of Arts award on behalf of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.[4] Her son Ben Jaffe is the band leader of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.[5]
BornMarch 10, 1938
DiedDecember 27, 2021 (aged 83)
KnownforCo-founded Preservation Hall
SpouseAllan Jaffe
Sandra Jaffe | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 10, 1938 |
| Died | December 27, 2021 (aged 83) |
| Known for | Co-founded Preservation Hall |
| Spouse | Allan Jaffe |
| Children | Ben Jaffe |
Early life
Jaffee was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] She graduated from Harcum College.[1] She married Allan Jaffee in 1960 and they had two sons.[1]