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How Don Cheadle Wrote the Theme Song to His “The Fresh Prince” Spin-Off | Vanity Fair

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3 years ago

August 10, 2023

In this “A List” discussion, Don Cheadle sits down with The Black List’s Franklin Leonard to talk about his favorite jazz solos of all time. From Miles Davis’ “Summertime” to Jaco Pastorius’ “Portraits of Tracy,” the actor breaks down what those solos meant to him and how it influenced his life and career. Don also opens up about choosing acting over music, almost getting his own “Fresh Prince” spin-off and what he hopes to see for his future.

SAG-AFTRA members are currently on strike; as part of the strike, union actors are not promoting their film and TV projects. This interview was conducted prior to the strike.

Check out some of Don Cheadle’s favorite jazz solos:
Miles Davis – “Summertime” (Porgy & Bess, 1959) https://bit.ly/3qtme3J
Oscar Peterson – “Tour’s End” (The Essential Oscar Peterson: The Swinger, 1992) https://spoti.fi/45kjbd4
Keith Jarrett – “Personal Mountains” (Personal Mountains, 1989) https://bit.ly/45he654
Jaco Pastorius – “Portrait of Tracy” (Jaco Pastorius, 1976) https://bit.ly/43XNjKd

Director: Alice Park
Director of Photography: Matt Krueger
Editor: Katie Wolford; Matt Colby
Host: Franklin Leonard
Producer: Juliet Lopez, Funmi Sunmonu
Line Producer: Romeeka Powell
Associate Producer: Emebeit Beyene
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi and Kevin Balash
Production Coordinator: Kariesha Kidd
Director, Video Talent : Lauren Mendoza
Camera Operator: Shay Eberle-Gunst and Oliver Lukacs
Sound : Kara Johnson
Production Assistant: Fernando Barajas and Mike Kritzell
Set Designer: Morgan Roberts
Post Production Supervisor: Edward Taylor
Post Production Coordinator: Jovan James
Supervising Editor: Kameron Key
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward

00:00 A List with Don Cheadle
01:19 Jazz Solo #1: “Summertime” by Miles Davis
04:45 Jazz Solo #2: “Tour’s End” by Oscar Peterson
08:52 “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” Back Story
10:04 Jazz Solo #3: “Personal Mountains” by Keith Jarrett
13:19 Don’s Activism
16:37 “Damn!” Don Cheadle vs. Kevin Hart Reenactment
18:14 Jazz Solo #4 “Portrait of Tracy” by Jaco Pastorius
19:25 What’s Next for Don

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8 Comments

Vaxdroid

August 10, 2023 at 12:01 pm

Muito bom ❤

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Vaxdroid

August 10, 2023 at 12:01 pm

Like ❤

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Vaxdroid

August 10, 2023 at 12:01 pm

Epico ❤

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Alana Shanah

August 10, 2023 at 12:13 pm

Templeton ✊

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Feroaz Ahmed

August 10, 2023 at 12:39 pm

Yo its a skrull

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  August 10, 2023 at 1:41 pm
  
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lifewithntokozo

August 10, 2023 at 1:02 pm

I want to physically fight whoever wrote this clickbait title.

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Anderson E. Luís

August 10, 2023 at 1:07 pm

Cheadle been one of the best black actors for like 30 years

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Backstage at Zara Larsson’s Viral Lollapalooza Show | Soundcheck | Vogue

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20 hours ago

August 14, 2026

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An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how Zara Larsson prepares for her viral Lollapalooza performance. As the Swedish pop star gets ready for one of her biggest gigs yet, a show-stopping concert at Chicago’s iconic Lollapalooza music festival, she gives us an intimate look at her day. We begin eight hours before showtime in Zara’s hotel room, where she does vocal warm-ups, eats breakfast, and reminisces about the last time she played Lollapalooza, ten years ago. Once she arrives at the festival grounds, Zara gets into glam, drawing inspiration from a colorful, sea-dwelling crawfish. After spending time in hair and makeup, she heads backstage for a few final rehearsals with her dancers before taking the stage.

Director: Chrissy Mahlmeister
Director of Photography: Brian Wingert
Editors: Katie Wolford, Billy Ward

Senior Producer: Bety Dereje
Producers, On Set: Lily Hamilton, Qieara Lesesne
Coordinating Producer: Lea Donenberg
Steadicam: Andy G Cat
1st Assistant Camera: Jason Mitchneck
2nd Assistant Camera: AJ Holtel
Gaffer: Snore Doumbia
Audio: Brendan Reilly
Production Assistants: Reggie Swoverland, Isabella Rodda

Production Coordinator: Tanía Jones
Production Manager: Kristen Helmick
Line Producer: Natasha Soto-Albors
Senior Line Producer: Jen Santos

Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew
Tour Audio Mix: Bob Boyle
Supervising Editor: Kameron Key
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch

Global Video Director: Lauren Mendoza
Executive Producer: Rahel Gebreyes
Senior Director, Video: Romy van den Broeke
Senior Director, Programming: Linda Gittleson
VP, Video Programming: Thespena Guatieri

Images Courtesy Of: Kai Movellan, Sophia Sinot
Footage Courtesy Of: Lollapalooza

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Kriti Sanon’s Glowy Evening Glam | Beauty Secrets | Vogue

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2 days ago

August 13, 2026

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“I can curl my lashes in a moving car!” Indian actress Kriti Sanon walks us through her bronzy, glowy “girls’ night out” beauty routine. The Bollywood star talks about when she first got into skin care, the importance of fiber in your diet, being a “dry-skin girlie,” and why she conceals where most people contour.

Director: Gabrielle Reich
DP: Rashi Bisht
Editor: Sara Rao

Producers, By The Gram: Priyanka Bucha, Nidhi Marwah
Associate Producer: Lea Donenberg
Line Producer: Natasha Soto-Albors
Production Manager: Kristen Helmick
Production Managers, By The Gram: Bhawan Ganpathy, Shivam Ganiga
Production Coordinator: Tanía Jones
Talent Manager: Randi Peck
Entertainment Director: Megha Mehta

Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew
Supervising Editor: Kameron Key
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
Filmed at: Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai

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