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Quincy Jones Dies at 91: The Producer Who Reshaped Music from Jazz to Pop, Sinatra to Michael Jackson

Published : Nov 11, 2024 13:00 IST - 11 MINS READ Sometime around 1944, an 11-year-old boy, growing up motherless and wild in Seattle, broke into a military store to steal some food. Years later, he remembered the incident: “The first time I touched it … every cell in my body said this is what you will do for the …

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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 …

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Quincy Jones: Un legado que inspira con su música y producción

Associated Press

Este artículo presenta una breve biografía de Quincy Jones y su impacto en la industria musical. Se mencionan algunas de sus canciones más conocidas, como 'Honeysuckle Rose', 'It's My Party', 'Fly Me to the Moon', 'In the Heat of the Night', 'Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough', 'Just Once', 'Billie Jean', 'Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)', 'We …

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Music titan Quincy Jones dies at 91

ABC

Sabra Lane: Musician, composer and impresario, Quincy Jones, was the producer who crafted some of the greatest music hits of all time. The multi-talented American leaves a vast legacy, 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. Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones …

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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 …

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Quincy Jones’s brilliance goes far beyond his work with Michael Jackson

The Independent

Bruce Springsteen parked up across the street and wandered through the crowds at the gate to the studio. And still they came: Paul Simon, Tina Turner, Dionne Warwick, Lindsey Buckingham, every major star in American music bar Madonna and Prince – all drawn to A&M Recording Studios to tape the USA for Africa single “We Are the World” on the …

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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 …

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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 …

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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.

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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How Quincy Jones commanded pop authority.

Slate

What does a music producer do? Sometimes, even picking a catchy title and telling an artist to go write a song about it— would “Thriller” have worked as well if it had been called “Starlight”? Quincy Jones was pop’s Renaissance Man, and he could not be limited either by genre or by role. He played in jazz bands…produced teen pop …

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Michael Jackson died 14 years ago: A look back at the life and death of the King of Pop

Daily Mail

Today marks the 14th anniversary of Michael Jackson's 2009 death at the age of 50 as result of a cardiac arrest following an overdose of the surgical anesthetic drug Propofol. Michael was pictured at a Grammy Awards reception at Chasen's restaurant circa 1978 in LA Michael had his breakout success as a solo artist with the 1979 record Off the …

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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 …

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Quincy Jones Dies at 91: The Producer Who Reshaped Music from Jazz to Pop, Sinatra to Michael Jackson

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

Quincy Jones: Un legado que inspira con su música y producción

Music titan Quincy Jones dies at 91

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

Quincy Jones’s brilliance goes far beyond his work with Michael Jackson

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

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

Legendary Music Producer Quincy Jones Passes Away at 91

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

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

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

How Quincy Jones commanded pop authority.

Michael Jackson died 14 years ago: A look back at the life and death of the King of Pop

Quincy Jones wishes daughter Rashida Jones a happy 45th birthday