Will Smith Shares Tribute To ‘Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’ Producer Quincy Jones: “A Mentor, A Father And A Friend”
After explaining himself as a Philadelphia native, the acclaimed actor remembered a loud Jones who “had clearly been tastin’ a little bit,” call over Brandon Tartikoff, then head of NBC, to “come [and] meet the Fresh Prince,” and announcing “We gon’ have a audition. Clear the furniture out the living room!”
Will Smith Pays Tribute to ‘Fresh Prince’ Producer Quincy Jones: ‘True Definition of a Mentor’
Will Smith is remembering his longtime mentor and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air producer Quincy Jones. “Quincy Jones is the true definition of a mentor, a father and a friend,” Smith wrote alongside a photo of him and Jones on the Fresh Prince set shared via Instagram on Monday 4.
R.I.P. Quincy Jones: Music Icon And Producer Behind ‘The Color Purple,’ ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Dead At 91
Prolific musicial composer and television producer Quincy Jones has passed away. He was 91. Jones’ publicist confirmed he died Sunday (Nov. 3) night in his Bel Air home, surrounded by family, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Will Smith pays tribute to Fresh Prince producer Quincy Jones after death
Will Smith has paid tribute to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air producer Quincy Jones after the music star's death. The legendary producer and composer died over the weekend aged 91, with tributes flooding in from the world of entertainment.
Will Smith honours 'mentor' Quincy Jones with emotional tribute
Will Smith has written a heartfelt tribute in memory of his late "mentor" Quincy Jones. The legendary record producer and composer died at his home in Los Angeles on Sunday. He was 91. Taking to Instagram on Monday,
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Will Smith Remembers ‘Fresh Prince’ EP Quincy Jones With Touching Message After His Death At 91: “He Inspired Me”
looking back on their time working together on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Jones passed away Sunday (Nov. 3) at the age of 91. While Jones was a world-renown composer and musical producer ...
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Explore the true story behind The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and how it reflects Will Smith's experiences growing up.
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Simone Joy Jones shares game from Will Smith and the third season of ‘Bel-Air’
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Will Smith Remembers Late 'Mentor' and “Fresh Prince ”Producer Quincy Jones: 'He Inspired Me'
He let me use his wings until mine were strong enough to fly," Smith said in the post, which featured a black-and-white image of him and Jones on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air set. Related ...
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A List of Iconic Artists Quincy Jones Produced for Over the Years
From jazz greats like Dizzy Gillespie and Frank Sinatra to pop icons like Michael Jackson, Jones' musical touch stretched ...
Quincy Jones, Master of All Things Musical, Dies at 91
He played the trumpet with Lionel Hampton, produced albums ('Thriller'), songs ("We Are the World," "It's My Party"), films ('The Color Purple') and TV shows ('Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'), scored movies ...
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Will Smith pens emotional tribute to 'mentor' and Fresh Prince of Bel-Air producer Quincy Jones
Share your email for news, gossip and more We have more newsletters Will Smith began his fruitful acting career when he starred as the fictionalised version of himself in the hit series, The Fresh ...