Quincy Jones, the Maestro of the Recording Studio
For decades, he had many of the pop world’s best players on call — and knew how to coax out their sharpest performances.
Quincy Jones Had Something for Everyone
The music superproducer knew that if you have to find your way to a kind of telepathy with an artist, operating as one mind, you can’t speed past the human element.
Why Quincy Jones was even more of a genius than you knew
Pioneering producer, film composer and music industry titan achieved a number of ‘firsts’ over a seven-decade career
The Sinatra song that says everything about Quincy Jones’s genius
I know Quincy Jones bridged the history of music, from Count Basie to Michael Jackson to Snoop Dogg. That he was the original hipster and had “Thriller” and “We Are the World” and the 22 girlfriends.
Quincy Jones Created the Future
Instead, it used an offbeat bit of samba-jazz by Quincy Jones. This was an inspired choice. Jones’s 1962 song “Soul Bossa Nova” was certainly an artifact of its decade, reflecting a then-emerging international craze for Brazilian rhythms.
Remembering Quincy Jones, a Peerless Music Producer
The genre-hopping mastermind, who died this weekend at age 91, brought a singular style to his lengthy, hit-filled career that involved artists ranging from Sarah Vaughan to Michael Jackson and earned him dozens of Grammys.
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.
The Freedom of Quincy Jones
The late producer came from hardship and knew his history, which allowed him to see—and invent—the future of music.
15 Best Samples of Quincy Jones’ Music, From Kanye West to the Weeknd to Harry Styles
The French continue to be some of the most imaginative samplers of Jones’ work. Fred Falke, a contemporary of Daft Punk whose ...
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Quincy Jones Was a ‘Musician’s Musician’ Who Was Uniquely Beloved in the Cutthroat Music Industry
A Smithsonian curator reflects back on the artistic legend, a "Renaissance man" with 28 Grammys to his name, who died Sunday ...
Goldie Hawn Is 'Heartbroken' After Death of Quincy Jones: 'One of the Great Loves of My Life'
Through his music and his boundless love, Quincy Jones’ heart will beat for eternity.” Never miss a story — sign up for ...
Quincy Jones, Giant of American Music, Dies at 91
As a producer, he made the best-selling album of all time, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” He was also a prolific arranger and ...
Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson Invented Pop As We Know It
The producer, who died this week, was at the height of his powers during a legendary three-album run with Jackson.
Quincy Jones was a genius behind themes, from ‘Roots’ to ‘Austin Powers’
Quincy Jones produced some of the greatest pop music of the last 50 years, but he also created some of television and film’s ...
Quincy Jones Was the Icon Behind the Icons Who Shifted and Shaped Culture | Appreciation
Born on the South Side of Chicago on March 14, 1933, he had a rough childhood. He lost his mother to a mental institution, ...
Stevie Wonder Pays Tribute to Quincy Jones: ‘I Love You Madly’
You can hear the influence of Quincy Jones, who died Sunday, in practically every genre of music. In the music of Stevie Wonder — who grew up listening to Jones’ own records and work with Ray Charles, ...
How Quincy Jones Changed the Lives of Michael Jackson, Oprah Winfrey and More
What couldn't Quincy Jones do? He wrote, composed and arranged music for your favorite artists and even produced films and ...
Quincy Jones bonded with me over a shared trait: Neither of us knew how to drive
Music legend Quincy Jones, who died Sunday at the age of 91, was a lifelong pedestrian. He was delighted to learn, during a ...