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 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,

Will Smith honored the late musical legend and Hollywood icon Quincy Jones with a touching message shared on social media, looking back on their time working together on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

"Quincy Jones is the true definition of a Mentor, a Father and a Friend," Smith wrote Monday. "He pointed me toward the greatest parts of myself. He defended me. He nurtured me. He encouraged me. He inspired me. He checked me when he needed to. He let me use his wings until mine were strong enough to fly."

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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.

Quincy Jones, a giant in the world of music and entertainment, achieved a remarkable net worth thanks to his long and multifaceted career. Jones has passed away at 91. His publicis

The genre-hopping mastermind, who died this weekend at age 91, brought a singular style to his lengthy, hit-filled career that involved artists ranging from Sarah Vaughan to Michael Jackson and earned him dozens of Grammys.

Jones, who served as an executive producer and composer on the sitcom, died at his home in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 3. He was 91