Quincy Jones dies aged 91: Legendary music producer who worked with countless stars from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra passes away
4 months, 1 week ago

Quincy Jones dies aged 91: Legendary music producer who worked with countless stars from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra passes away

Daily Mail  

Music titan Quincy Jones, who produced Michael Jackson's Thriller album and collaborated with artists including Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles, has died at age 91. Quincy Jones's final Instagram post yesterday wished his daughter Tina a happy birthday Quincy Jones at the 1994 Grammy awards with Michael Jackson Quincy Jones with his Hollywood actress daughter Rashida Jones, who played Karen Filippelli in The Office. Quincy Jones at the 33rd Grammy Awards in New York in February 1991 On 'We are the World' alone, performers included Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen. Quincy Jones and his wife Peggy Lipton hold Jones's star which was placed in the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles in March 1980 That came two years after Jackson's father Joe Jackson hit back at Jones after the producer gave a controversial interview in which he accused the King of Pop of 'stealing' some of his greatest music.

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Quincy Jones' Cause Of Death Revealed
4 months ago

Quincy Jones' Cause Of Death Revealed

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Legendary music producer and composer Quincy Jones died from pancreatic cancer, confirms a death certificate from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health that was obtained Wednesday by multiple media outlets. His daughter, actor Rashida Jones of “Parks and Recreation” fame, paid tribute last Thursday on Instagram. A genius … Daddy, it is an honor to …

Quincy Jones laid to rest in Los Angeles at ‘intimate’ family funeral
4 months ago

Quincy Jones laid to rest in Los Angeles at ‘intimate’ family funeral

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The family of the 28-time Grammy winning producer, arranger …

Quincy Jones laid to rest at private family funeral in...
4 months ago

Quincy Jones laid to rest at private family funeral in...

Daily Mail  

Music giant Quincy Jones was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Los Angeles, a week after his death at age 91. The family of the 28-time Grammy winning producer, arranger and composer said in a statement to The Associated Press that the 'intimate ceremony included Mr. Jones´ seven children, his brother, two sisters, and immediate family members.' Seen …

Quincy Jones laid to rest at private family funeral in Los Angeles
4 months, 1 week ago

Quincy Jones laid to rest at private family funeral in Los Angeles

LA Times  

Legendary music producer and composer Quincy Jones was laid to rest during an intimate funeral with close family and friends. Music giant Quincy Jones was laid to rest in a private ceremony Sunday in Los Angeles, a week after his death at age 91. The family of the 28-time Grammy-winning producer, arranger and composer said in a statement to the …

Rashida Jones Remembers Late Dad Quincy Jones With Touching Tribute
4 months, 1 week ago

Rashida Jones Remembers Late Dad Quincy Jones With Touching Tribute

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Actor Rashida Jones is honoring her father, Quincy Jones, after his death at age 91. On Thursday, the “Parks and Recreation” star posted an emotional tribute on Instagram to the music titan, who famously produced Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” album and worked with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists. He kept ‘jazz hours’ starting …

Rashida Jones remembers her late father Quincy Jones as a ‘culture shifter’ in heartfelt tribute
4 months, 1 week ago

Rashida Jones remembers her late father Quincy Jones as a ‘culture shifter’ in heartfelt tribute

CNN  

CNN — Rashida Jones is honoring her father, music legend Quincy Jones, who died at 91 earlier this week. “I was fortunate enough to experience this love in close proximity.” Jones also reminisced about early childhood memories she has of spending time with her father late at night, when she’d find him “somewhere in the house, composing.” “He would never …

Quincy Jones’ candid Donald Trump thoughts revealed in interview with shocking Ivanka claim
4 months, 1 week ago

Quincy Jones’ candid Donald Trump thoughts revealed in interview with shocking Ivanka claim

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Legendary music producer Quincy Jones, …

Quincy Jones: A Life Beyond the Charts
4 months, 1 week ago

Quincy Jones: A Life Beyond the Charts

CNN  

Quincy Jones was a renowned composer, musician, and producer whose career spanned from radio to the big screen and the small. He was known for his collaborations with legendary performers such as Frank Sinatra, and his work on the moon became a historical landmark. Despite facing challenges such as a brain aneurysm in 1974 and a near-fatal motorcycle accident in …

Quincy Jones remembered by entertainment industry heavyweights as stars reflect on his legacy
4 months, 1 week ago

Quincy Jones remembered by entertainment industry heavyweights as stars reflect on his legacy

ABC  

Quincy Jones is being mourned and celebrated by the entertainment industry with many paying tribute to a man whose career encompassed a multitude of roles. Loading Instagram content Singer The Weeknd posted a photo to X of the two of them together, later sharing the foreword he wrote for Jones's 2022 book 12 Notes: On Life and Creativity saying: "My …

A Musical Journey Through Quincy Jones' Legacy: From Jazz to Pop and Beyond
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4 months, 1 week ago

A Musical Journey Through Quincy Jones' Legacy: From Jazz to Pop and Beyond

Associated Press  

This article celebrates the life and career of Quincy Jones, a renowned musician who has left an indelible mark on the music industry. Jones's legacy is defined by his ability to master various American musical forms, from jazz to pop to R&B. Some of his most notable productions include 'Honeysuckle Rose,' 'In the Heat of the Night,' and 'Thriller,' which …

Quincy Jones death: Music titan who worked with Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra dies, aged 91
4 months, 1 week ago

Quincy Jones death: Music titan who worked with Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra dies, aged 91

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Among the artists he worked with as a producer …

Quincy Jones' comments about Diddy resurface after his death
4 months, 1 week ago

Quincy Jones' comments about Diddy resurface after his death

Daily Mail  

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones saw through Diddy more than a decade ago - as revealed in his scathing review of the rapper's musical abilities in 2012. Jones saw Diddy as a master marketer rather than a musician - as scathing comments he made about the rapper in 2012 reveal. When Jones' comments about Diddy blew up at the time, …

Quincy Jones, celebrated music producer to stars, dies at 91
4 months, 1 week ago

Quincy Jones, celebrated music producer to stars, dies at 91

Live Mint  

Quincy Jones, a voracious music lover and jazz musician who played myriad instruments, scored more than 30 films and produced some of the world’s most popular records, has died. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing," his family said in a statement. Jones produced the late pop star …

Quincy Jones's heartbreaking final post revealed as touching message to his daughter
4 months, 1 week ago

Quincy Jones's heartbreaking final post revealed as touching message to his daughter

Daily Mail  

Quincy Jones posted a heartbreaking final message to his daughter Martina just hours before he passed away. Quincy Jones posted a heartbreaking final message to his daughter Martina just hours before he passed away He wrote: 'Happy Birthday to my Tina Beena @martinafotos1!!. A host of Quincy's followers commented on the sweet birthday tribute to his daughter The music icon …

Quincy Jones, Music Icon Who Worked With Frank Sinatra And Michael Jackson, Dead At 91
4 months, 1 week ago

Quincy Jones, Music Icon Who Worked With Frank Sinatra And Michael Jackson, Dead At 91

Huff Post  

FILE - Music producer Quincy Jones poses for a portrait in 2018. Jones' vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson's historic "Thriller" album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91. via Associated Press Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged …

Legendary Music Producer Quincy Jones Passes Away at 91
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Legendary Music Producer Quincy Jones Passes Away at 91

Al Jazeera  

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones has died at 91. He rose from running with gangs in Chicago to the heights of show business, becoming one of the first Black executives to thrive in Hollywood and amassing an extraordinary musical catalogue that includes some of the richest moments of American rhythm and song.

Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91

ABC  

Music titan Quincy Jones has died at age 91. Jones's historic career ranged from producing Michael Jackson's record-setting Thriller to prize-winning film and television scores and collaborations with Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles. "Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones' passing," the family said in a statement. Jones's mother …

Music powerhouse Quincy Jones dead at 91
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Music powerhouse Quincy Jones dead at 91

Salon  

Quincy Jones, the pioneering, award-winning music producer and musician who worked with artists like Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra, died on Sunday at the age of 91. Jones' family said in a statement Sunday evening, “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. The Chicago-born musician would also transform …

Quincy Jones, pop mastermind and 'Thriller' producer, dies At 91
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Quincy Jones, pop mastermind and 'Thriller' producer, dies At 91

NPR  

Quincy Jones, pop mastermind and 'Thriller' producer, dies At 91 Enlarge this image toggle caption Chris Delmas/AFP via Getty Images Chris Delmas/AFP via Getty Images Quincy Jones, whose decorated music career ran from the early 1950s through the best-known works of Michael Jackson and beyond, died Sunday. "Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our …

Quincy Jones, music legend who shaped Michael Jackson's career, dies
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Quincy Jones, music legend who shaped Michael Jackson's career, dies

LA Times  

Quincy Jones, who expanded the American songbook as a musician, composer and producer and shaped some of the biggest stars and most memorable songs in the second half of the 20th century, has died. “lthough this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him,” …

Legendary record producer and musician Quincy Jones dies at 91
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Legendary record producer and musician Quincy Jones dies at 91

NPR  

Legendary record producer and musician Quincy Jones dies at 91 The celebrated music producer, arranger and composer's career spanned seven decades. WALTER RAY WATSON, BYLINE: Quincy Jones' music hooked ears, warmed hearts and moved feet to dance. Hard to imagine now, but record execs doubted whether Quincy Jones was the right fit to produce Michael Jackson's debut as a solo …

Remembering Quincy Jones with his own words in the L.A. Times
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Remembering Quincy Jones with his own words in the L.A. Times

LA Times  

The late Quincy Jones’ life spanned the entirety of modern American pop music — a tradition he absorbed, influenced and reinvented for generations. It’s the first thing that they cut from schools, but if they had it, would be a better spirit in the country.” Movies Quincy Jones tunes up for TCM Classic Film Festival Quincy Jones looks back over …

Quincy Jones, 90, taken to the emergency room after suffering bad reaction to food
1 year, 8 months ago

Quincy Jones, 90, taken to the emergency room after suffering bad reaction to food

Daily Mail  

Quincy Jones is recovering after an emergency trip to the hospital. A representative for the 28-time Grammy winner told TMZ the music producer had a bad reaction to some food he ate and called an ambulance out of an abundance of caution Saturday afternoon. Recovering: Quincy Jones, 90, is recovering after being rushed to the hospital Saturday following a bad …

Quincy Jones wishes daughter Rashida Jones a happy 45th birthday
4 years ago

Quincy Jones wishes daughter Rashida Jones a happy 45th birthday

Daily Mail  

Actress Rashida Jones is celebrating her 45th birthday. And to mark her special day, her father, Quincy Jones, took to his Instagram page and shared a sweet and heartfelt tribute that included a few photos taken through the years. Father's love: Famed record producer Quincy Jones shared a heartfelt tribute to daughter, actress Rashida Jones on her 45th birthday The …

Quincy Jones at 85: ‘I’m too old to be full of it’
6 years, 5 months ago

Quincy Jones at 85: ‘I’m too old to be full of it’

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Quincy Jones holds out his hands. “I’d tell Sonny Payne: ‘Let’s get the back beat a little stronger,’ because Frank was only lifting his feet about a foot,” says Jones, stomping his foot to a beat. “Let’s get a foot and a half.” For six decades Jones has been the foot-stomping back beat to a staggering breadth of …

Netflix to release documentary on jazz legend Quincy Jones, directed by daughter Rashida
6 years, 7 months ago

Netflix to release documentary on jazz legend Quincy Jones, directed by daughter Rashida

Firstpost  

The film on Quincy Jones will shed light into Quincy’s mentorship relationships that he shared with his fellow artists, including Lesley Gore, Michael Jackson, Oprah Winfrey and Will Smith. A documentary exploring the life and career of Quincy Jones, the legendary jazz musician and record producer, is in the pipeline at Netflix. The film will also be shedding light into …

Quincy Jones reflects on his career and relationship with Michael Jackson
7 years, 6 months ago

Quincy Jones reflects on his career and relationship with Michael Jackson

LA Times  

Quincy Jones turned 84 in March, but said he feels like he’s 18. In July, Jones won a lawsuit against Jackson’s estate for $9.4 million in damages for unpaid royalties, largely from the concert film “This Is It,” which was released in 2009 after Jackson died. In a statement, Jones said the suit “was never about Michael,” and in the …

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