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Will Smith Mourns Quincy Jones' Death, Calls Him the 'Definition of a Mentor'

The late musical maestro convinced Smith to take on the titular role in 1990s sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.'

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Will Smith salutes late “Fresh Prince” producer Quincy Jones as 'a Mentor, a Father, and a Friend'

The late music legend Quincy Jones achieved a long list of accomplishments in his lifetime. In addition to producing many of Michael Jackson's biggest pop hits and composing scores for Oscar-nominated movies like Steven Spielberg's The Color Purple,

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Will Smith Remembers Late 'Mentor' and “Fresh Prince ”Producer Quincy Jones: 'He Inspired Me'

He was 91 Will Smith is paying tribute to the great Quincy Jones in the wake of his death.Following the news of Jones' death at his home in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 3, Smith — who landed his role on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in the '90s with Jones' help — reflected on the lasting impact the legendary composer had on his life in a sweet Instagram post.

Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson

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Quincy Jones, the legendary producer who worked with Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra, has died aged 91

Quincy Jones, a prolific producer and the first Black executive at a major American record label, was best known as the architect of Michael Jackson's early success, including by producing "Thriller."

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When Quincy Jones Worked With Michael Jackson, ‘We Had No Limitations’

Their work on “Off the Wall,” “Thriller,” and “Bad” set records for commercial success and defined the sound of the 1980s.

Greg Phillinganes on the Michael Jackson song arrangement that Quincy Jones rejected

If anyone knew what it was like to work with Quincy Jones, who died on 3 November at the age of 91, it was Greg Phillinganes. The renowned keyboard player first met Jones in 1973, when he was only 18 years old,

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Quincy Jones Remembered: Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith, Kamala Harris, Michael Caine & More Pay Tribute To Music Giant — Update

Tributes to Quincy Jones has been flooding in after his passing aged 91, with Michael Caine paying tribute to his "celestial ...

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Quincy Jones receives a painful 'final goodbye' from a heartbroken Will Smith

Quincy Jones' death at the age of 91 provoked an outpouring of grief and a wide range of tributes from celebrities, musicians ...

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Quincy Jones Will Live Forever Through Nas, Eminem & Other Hip-Hop Artists Who Sampled His Music

The legendary polymath, who died at his home in Bel-Air on Sunday (November 3), envisioned and executed some of the most ...

Will Smith pens emotional tribute to 'mentor' and Fresh Prince of Bel-Air producer Quincy Jones

Will Smith began his fruitful acting career when he starred as ... Fresh Prince was executive produced by Quincy Jones, ...

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Will Smith, Gloria Estefan, more honor icon Quincy Jones: 'A genius has left us'

Babyface, Will Smith and Gloria Estefan were among those to pay tribute to the legendary music producer, who died at age 91.

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The Weeknd, Nile Rodgers, Will Smith and more react to Quincy Jones's death

Quincy Jones, American music titan ... Jones was one of the producers on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, the television ...

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