J. Christopher Jaffe: Scientist and friend

Abstract

Chris Jaffe is acclaimed for his original designs of spaces for the performance of music. It has been this author/s pleasure to discuss his many projects and to hear concerts in his four best known halls: Severance Hall in Cleveland, Ohio; Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas; the Concert Hall at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.; and the Sala Nezahualcoyotln in Mexico City. Chris took great pleasure in teaching others the field and was the leader in establishing the Concert Hall Research Group that took data in many halls and held seminars for acousticians at all levels. Other facets in his life will be discussed.