When Smith branched out into television with the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel - Air, Jazzy Jeff played a recurring character named Jazz, Smith 's best friend on the show. In the early seasons, the two characters always greeted each other with their signature handshake (swinging mid-five, point - back, snap with both characters saying "Pssh! ''). A recurring joke throughout the show 's run involved the character being physically ejected from the house by Uncle Phil (James Avery), using the same footage for comedic effect.
who plays jazz in fresh prince of bel air
Jazzy Jeff