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

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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 fans know how important Quincy was to the fabric of my music. Loading Instagram content Others who have paid tribute include Barack Obama, Morgan Freeman, Shonda Rhimes, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kelly Rowland, Clint Eastwood, Jamie Foxx, Gladys Knight, LL Cool J and Ice T. Loading Instagram content Loading Instagram content Loading Instagram content Jones's body of work crossed genres and mediums Jones was a master at inventing musical hybrids, fusing pop, soul, hip-hop, jazz, classical, African and Brazilian music across mediums that included music, movies and television. Loading YouTube content It's My Party, Lesley Gore Jones produced Lesley Gore's It's My Party from her 1963 debut studio album I'll Cry If I Want To. Loading YouTube content Quincy Jones, Soul Bossa Nova Jones's Soul Bossa Nova was used as the theme song for the 1997 film Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.

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Quincy Jones' Cause Of Death Revealed
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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 at private family funeral in...
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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
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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 …

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

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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, celebrated music producer to stars, dies at 91
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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 dies aged 91: Legendary music producer who worked with countless stars from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra passes away
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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 …

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

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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 record producer and musician Quincy Jones dies at 91
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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 …

Legendary Music Producer Quincy Jones Passes Away at 91
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,” …

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