Jazz is a fictional character portrayed by DJ Jazzy Jeff in the TV series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Bang the Drum, Ashley (season 1), they were 25 years old.
They appear in 47 episodes out of a total of 148 aired and have accumulated 7991 positive votes.
The character of Jazz is mainly associated with Will Smith, Philip Banks and Vivian Banks.
Episodes47
Bang the Drum, Ashley
episode S1.E2 september 1990After Ashley reveals to him that she does not enjoy playing the violin he takes her to and trades her violin in for a drum set. Then reveals that he has already hired Ashley a teacher. Jazz.
Def Poet's Society
episode S1.E7 october 1990Will enters into an after school program, following the girls into a Poetry class he makes up a poem on the spot to impress the girls. After creating a poet, Christina asks to bring the made up poet to Poetry Night. After Jazz doesn't come through with an impostor, Will uses Geoffrey as the fake poet.
Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect: Part 1
episode S1.E8 october 1990The family heads to the mall to pick up costumes for Hilary's Halloween Party, while Will and Carlton place a bet to see who can find a date for the party. Philip gets held up at a gadget store. Vivian sing in a Record-A-Song booth. Hilary forgets to take a hat off Ashley and walks out of the store with it, they get accused of theft.
Kiss My Butler
episode S1.E10 november 1990It is Geoffrey's birthday and Will decides to set him up on a blind date as a gift. Will winds up thinking she is perfect and breaks up the two dancing at a nightclub. Later when Geoffrey comes home, he gives Will Helen's phone number stating she would be more fit for Will.
Courting Disaster
episode S1.E11 november 1990Will's talents help him become a basketball star at school, but cause Carlton to begin feeling insignificant and inferior to him.
It Had to Be You
episode S1.E19 february 1991Jazz asks Will the favor of taking his sister out on a date after she moves into town, Will turns it down until Jazz introduces the two. Will takes her on a date and learns that she has her whole life planned out for the two already.
72 Hours
episode S1.E23 march 1991Will makes a bet that Carlton wouldn't last a weekend in Jazz' neighborhood, Compton. Carlton starts to fulfill the bet, by not only fitting in, but getting along with the guys in "The Hood". Will has to find a way to stop him from going to MacArthur Park at night, to "Hang with the crew".
Working It Out
episode S1.E25 may 1991Hilary lands a new job as an assistant to an actress, Marissa Redman. Ms. Redman turns out to be completely bossy. Will surprises Hilary with Jazz in the office and Marissa takes a liking to Will, wanting to bring him to a restaurant opening, she puts Hilary's job on the line if she can't set the date up. Will will only do it if Hilary goes on a date with Jazz.
Cased Up
episode S2.E9 november 1991Will drives without car insurance, and faces the consequences.
Community Action
episode S2.E17 february 1992Jazz stays at the Banks house when he has no place to go. Hilary must do community service at the clinic after going to court for parking tickets. While there she meets a doctor.
Eyes on the Prize
episode S2.E19 february 1992Philip tries to work on repairing things in the house. Will goes on a game show and he must decide which of his friends will be his partner.
How I Spent My Summer Vacation
episode S3.E1 september 1992Will returns from his summer vacation in Philly with his mom. He brings back with him a new style and it rubs off on Ashley. Phil kicks Will out.
Here Comes the Judge
episode S3.E7 october 1992Will gets arrested for numerous outstanding parking tickets.
Boyz in the Woods
episode S3.E8 november 1992In order to spent time with them before they go off to college, Phil takes Will and Carlton camping and things go terribly wrong.
The Best Laid Plans
episode S3.E17 february 1993Will wants to take the next step in his relationship with his current girl Monique, but she has old fashioned ideas about sex before marriage. Will and Jazz set up a fake wedding. Monique, thinking they are married, is willing to consummate their marriage, saying that Will is a good and honest man. Will Will follow through on the devious plan, or will he come clean and tell the truth?
You Bet Your Life
episode S3.E21 march 1993Will and Carlton decide to look at a possible college for Will. On the drive, they decide to stop in a casino in Las Vegas. At the casino, they get noticed by heavyweight boxing champ Riddick Bowe.
The Way We Were
episode S3.E23 may 1993Philip and Vivian are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary and the others put together a scrapbook. This is a flashback show with clips from the previous seasons as the scrapbook is put together.
Six Degrees of Graduation
episode S3.E24 may 1993It's time for graduation and Will is failing in his music course. His teacher will give him a passing grade if he sings at the graduation ceremony - with 12 year olds.
Where There's a Will, There's a Way: Part 1
episode S4.E1 september 1993Will and Carlton move into their new "crib", and immediately throw a party, but being on the guest list becomes a non-requirement.
Where There's a Will, There's a Way: Part 2
episode S4.E2 september 1993Will and Carlton are thrown out of their apartment by the landlord because of the wild party being held at their place.
It's Better to Have Loved and Lost It...
episode S4.E5 october 1993Carlton loses his virginity to whom he believes to be Miss Right, then he finds out she isn't.
Hex and the Single Guy
episode S4.E7 october 1993Hilary drags the family to a psychic for a séance to say goodbye to Trevor. Will doesn't believe the psychic is for real and mocks him. Because of that, the psychic curses him and bad things happen later that day.
Fresh Prince After Dark
episode S4.E9 november 1993On the same day Will finally has a date with Jackie, he has the opportunity to go to the Playboy mansion because Hilary, much to the dislike of Uncle Phil, has been asked to pose for Playboy.
'Twas the Night Before Christening
episode S4.E13 december 1993Baby Nicky is being christened on Christmas Eve. Will tells everyone he is going to get the music group Boyz II Men to perform.
Who's the Boss?
episode S4.E15 january 1994When the profits of the Peacock Stop are down, they hire Carlton as the new manager. Will does not want to work with Carlton.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Screams
episode S4.E16 january 1994The big sports game is coming up and pranks against each team starts. Will steals the other teams statue and they retaliate by stealing Carlton, the team good luck charm. Phillip has the home alarm system upgraded and it causes problems.
When You Hit Upon a Star
episode S4.E17 january 1994Will has a date with a celebrity visiting the college and ends up missing his surprise birthday party.
You'd Better Shop Around
episode S4.E19 february 1994Will goes with Phillip and Carlton to buy a new car. When Carlton wants Phillip to buy a car that Will thinks is dull, Will convinces Phillip to get a convertible. The owner of the lot offers Will a job and Will accepts. It isn't long that Will is the best salesman on the lot and he's being considered for an executive position so he drops out of school.
The Ol' Ball and Chain
episode S4.E20 february 1994Jazz announces he's about to get married. And the woman he's about to marry was just recently released from prison. And when she's alone with Will, she makes a pass at him.
Mother's Day
episode S4.E23 may 1994Jazz and Jewel decide it is time to start a family, but they are having problems conceiving.
The Client
episode S5.E1 september 1994Will is trying his best to advance Ashley's singing career.
What's Will Got to Do with It?
episode S5.E2 september 1994Will gets a little over-zealous with managing Ashley and Phil kicks him off the deal.
Grumpy Young Men
episode S5.E4 october 1994While on a double date the girl Will wants, kisses Carlton. This results in a wrangle. Meanwhile, Philip and Hillary try to teach Ashley to drive a car.
Fresh Prince: The Movie
episode S5.E5 october 1994Will and Carlton play poker with Jazz but think he is cheating. To get even with Jazz, Will and Carlton make up a story about their witnessing a murder and being in a witness protection program.
Will's Misery
episode S5.E6 october 1994Will has a date with Lisa in a cabin. However, things don't go the way Will thought they would go.
Love Hurts
episode S5.E9 november 1994While Will and Lisa are on a date, another guy starts to pick on them. Lisa steps in and uses self defense techniques to get rid the heckler. Will is embarrassed and takes tae kwon do lessons.
It's a Wonderful Lie
episode S5.E14 january 1995Lisa tells Will is OK if he wants to go out with his friends one night and she will go out with her friends. They each lie about what they are going to do, and happen to both go to the same party. Worse, they find Ashley at the same party.
A Decent Proposal
episode S5.E16 february 1995Still in the hospital from being shot, Will thinks about his future. He asks Lisa to marry him.
Slum Like It... Not!
episode S5.E19 march 1995Will talks Philip into buying an apartment building. The state of the building however is not what they expected.
Love in an Elevator
episode S5.E24 may 1995The guys are throwing a bachelor party for Will. On the way, Will, Carlton, and Jazz get stuck in an elevator. They recall past events for each of them, shown in flashbacks.
For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll
episode S5.E25 may 1995Will gets cold feet about the wedding.
Get a Job
episode S6.E2 september 1995Will and Carlton compete for a job at Hilary's talk show. Will wins the job and has to take out a comedian's sister as part of his duties. Will is looking forward to it until he sees what the sister looks like.
The Script Formerly Known As...
episode S6.E5 october 1995Hilary tells Will that, as talent coordinator, he has to get better guests for her talk show. Will lines up a juror that has been dismissed from Philip's trial. When he goes on the show to explain why, Will and Hilary are in trouble.
I, Ooh, Baby, Baby
episode S6.E11 december 1995Hilary is ecstatic when her show is scheduled for national broadcast. She thinks her life will be complete when it airs, but soon realizes she wants something more in her life.
The Butler's Son Did It
episode S6.E17 march 1996A man claiming to be Geoffrey's son comes to visit. Geoffrey quizzes him and accepts that he is his son. Frederick soon charms everyone in the house - except Will. Will is determined to find the real story.
I, Done: Part 1
episode S6.E23 may 1996It's Phil's birthday and he says it is wonderful time with everyone moving to new places and challenges. Even Geoffrey is moving back to London. Phil announces they are selling the house and moving away. Will realizes he is in the slow lane.
I, Done: Part 2
episode S6.E24 may 1996As members of the Banks family and Geoffrey prepare for their moves, Will tries to pretend that he also has big plans for moving forward. After admitting the truth, Will makes a decision to stay in California and finish school.
- Bang the Drum, Ashley
- Def Poet's Society
- Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect: Part 1
- Kiss My Butler
- Courting Disaster
- It Had to Be You
- 72 Hours
- Working It Out
- Cased Up
- Community Action
- Eyes on the Prize
- How I Spent My Summer Vacation
- Here Comes the Judge
- Boyz in the Woods
- The Best Laid Plans
- You Bet Your Life
- The Way We Were
- Six Degrees of Graduation
- Where There's a Will, There's a Way: Part 1
- Where There's a Will, There's a Way: Part 2
- It's Better to Have Loved and Lost It...
- Hex and the Single Guy
- Fresh Prince After Dark
- 'Twas the Night Before Christening
- Who's the Boss?
- I Know Why the Caged Bird Screams
- When You Hit Upon a Star
- You'd Better Shop Around
- The Ol' Ball and Chain
- Mother's Day
- The Client
- What's Will Got to Do with It?
- Grumpy Young Men
- Fresh Prince: The Movie
- Will's Misery
- Love Hurts
- It's a Wonderful Lie
- A Decent Proposal
- Slum Like It... Not!
- Love in an Elevator
- For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll
- Get a Job
- The Script Formerly Known As...
- I, Ooh, Baby, Baby
- The Butler's Son Did It
- I, Done: Part 1
- I, Done: Part 2
Best moments10
- Hilary lands a new job as an assistant to an actress, Marissa Redman. Ms. Redman turns out to be completely bossy. Will surprises Hilary with Jazz in the office and Marissa takes a liking to Will, wanting to bring him to a restaurant opening, she puts Hilary's job on the line if she can't set the date up. Will will only do it if Hilary goes on a date with Jazz.
- Jazz announces he's about to get married. And the woman he's about to marry was just recently released from prison. And when she's alone with Will, she makes a pass at him.
- Jazz stays at the Banks house when he has no place to go. Hilary must do community service at the clinic after going to court for parking tickets. While there she meets a doctor.
- Will and Carlton play poker with Jazz but think he is cheating. To get even with Jazz, Will and Carlton make up a story about their witnessing a murder and being in a witness protection program.
- Philip tries to work on repairing things in the house. Will goes on a game show and he must decide which of his friends will be his partner.
- Jazz and Jewel decide it is time to start a family, but they are having problems conceiving.
- Will gets arrested for numerous outstanding parking tickets.
- Will and Carlton decide to look at a possible college for Will. On the drive, they decide to stop in a casino in Las Vegas. At the casino, they get noticed by heavyweight boxing champ Riddick Bowe.
- Will drives without car insurance, and faces the consequences.
- Will wants to take the next step in his relationship with his current girl Monique, but she has old fashioned ideas about sex before marriage. Will and Jazz set up a fake wedding. Monique, thinking they are married, is willing to consummate their marriage, saying that Will is a good and honest man. Will Will follow through on the devious plan, or will he come clean and tell the truth?
- Working It Out
- The Ol' Ball and Chain
- Community Action
- Fresh Prince: The Movie
- Eyes on the Prize
- Mother's Day
- Here Comes the Judge
- You Bet Your Life
- Cased Up
- The Best Laid Plans