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 4.

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.

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 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,

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.