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Quincy Delight Jones Jr. (born March 14, 1933) is an American record producer, songwriter, composer, arranger, and film and television producer. [1] . His career spans over 70 years, with 28 Grammy Awards won out of 80 nominations, [2] and a Grammy Legend Award in 1992.
Apr 2, 2014 · Quincy Jones is a record producer, musician and film producer who was convinced at an early age to explore music by his teenage friend Ray Charles. He played in various bands through...
1M Followers, 1,004 Following, 1,083 Posts - Quincy Jones (@quincyjones) on Instagram: "12 Notes: On Life & Creativity is out NOW!"
Jul 1, 2024 · From jazz to pop, his eclectic style and unparalleled skill make him one of the foremost producers ever. The best songs produced by Quincy Jones - from his groundbreaking work with Michael Jackson to his chart-topping hits with Lesley Gore - showcase the breadth of his musical versatility.
Quincy Jones. Producer: The Color Purple. Considered to be one of the greatest minds in music and television history, Quincy Delight Jones, Jr. was born on March 14, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois. He is the son of Sarah Frances (Wells), a bank executive, and Quincy Delight Jones, Sr., a carpenter.
Jun 12, 2024 · Quincy Jones, American musical performer, producer, arranger, and composer whose work encompasses virtually all forms of popular music. He was perhaps best known for producing the all-time best-selling album, Michael Jackson’s Thriller (1982), and the television series The French Prince of Bel-Air (1990–96).
Quincy Jones Q&A: The Legendary Producer At 80. Now 80, Quincy Jones reflects on his long, legendary career (working with the likes of Michael Jackson and Ray Charles) and what new projects...
Sep 28, 2018 · Amid health issues, Jones stopped drinking three years ago. “Alcohol numbs you, and I’m so un-numbed now,” he says. “I’ve never been so creative in my life.” That’s difficult to digest when...
Quincy Jones’s enormous success in the 1980s was the culmination of an extraordinary career. A classically trained musician who grew up in Seattle, Washington, he was a gospel singer at age 12, a jazz arranger in New York City in his early 20s, and musical director of Barclay Records in France soon.
Nov 27, 2008 · Quincy Jones — known as Q to his friends and a legend to the rest of us — went from performing and arranging to producing. As a record executive he churned out chart...
