Remembering Quincy Jones: 10 career-spanning songs to celebrate his legacy
Few artists have legacies so mammoth their very name could be considered synonymous with the music industry, but then again, most musicians are not the prodigious producer Quincy Jones.
Quincy Jones’s Legacy in 14 Essential Songs
As a producer, arranger, composer, bandleader and recording artist, he made a powerful mark on nearly every genre he touched. He died Sunday, at 91.
Quincy Jones was a visionary who heard music’s future in its past
Quincy Jones made himself one of the 20th century’s greatest producers by presiding over American music’s transition from jazz to pop.
Quincy Jones, Master of All Things Musical, Dies at 91
He played the trumpet with Lionel Hampton, produced albums ('Thriller'), songs ("We Are the World," "It's My Party"), films ('The Color Purple') and TV shows ('Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'), scored movies ('In the Heat of the Night') and charmed the world.
Quincy Jones leaves behind iconic music legacy, from 'Thriller' to 'We Are the World'
Music titan Quincy Jones' catalog ranged from Michael Jackson's best-selling album "Thriller" to the star-studded "We Are the World" charity song.
10 unforgettable tracks from Quincy Jones’s 70-year career
Quincy Jones’ gilded discography spanned jazz, pop and rock — and collaborations with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and countless others. Start with these gems.
'He changed my life': Stars remember Quincy Jones
Some of the biggest names in popular culture and politics, from Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama to Sir Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder, have remembered Quincy Jones in a succession of personal tributes.
A timeline of Quincy Jones’ career in 15 essential songs
Quincy Jones was a crucial connector of talent and repertoire; he had an instinctive sense of where artists should go to find success. Here are 15 of his essential recordings.
Quincy Jones, legendary music icon, remembered in photos
Jones elevated the careers of celebrities in film, television and music.
Quincy Jones remembered for his loyalty to Berklee College of Music
Jones, who died Sunday at age 91 in Los Angeles, enrolled at Berklee in 1951 on a scholarship, but left before graduating. He later received an honorary doctorate.
Quincy Jones Remembered by Ice-T, Gladys Knight and More: ‘What Couldn’t He Do?’
Several celebrities have taken to social media to mourn the loss of Quincy Jones, the legendary arranger, composer, ...
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83-year-old Quincy Jones makes Proms debut; starts massive party
Tweet by @operabinoculars: Never thought I'd be getting out my disco moves in the arena at the #bbcproms It's Human Nature :) #QuincyJonesProm Tweet by @nushkino: The Quincy Jones Prom was so ...
Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney and more pay tribute to Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” ...
All of the ways Quincy Jones made an impact on queer culture
Quincy Jones is the reason some of the biggest songs are played around the world today. By producing multiple Grammy-winning ...
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Prom Queens: Female Songsters at the Royal Albert Hall
On Monday 22 August American singer-songwriter and Quincy Jones protégée Sheléa steps ... more than deserving of a moment in the Proms spotlight in this, her 80th-anniversary year.
Elton John, Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake and more remember music legend Quincy Jones
The world of music and entertainment is paying tribute to prolific record producer and legendary fixture in the music industry: Quincy Jones. Tributes from some of the biggest names in entertainment ...
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Quincy Jones: An Epic Life In 15 Songs
The decades-long career of Quincy Jones sprawled across landmark jazz, pop, R&B and soundtrack recordings. Here are 15 of the best.
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Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones is an American record producer, musician, songwriter and TV and film producer. He first gained recognition in the 1950s as a trumpet player in Lionel Hampton's band. Jones has ...
Quincy Jones Was the Icon Behind the Icons Who Shifted and Shaped Culture | Appreciation
More than a singular talent, Quincy Jones shifted and shaped the very culture he was a part of. Born on the South Side of ...