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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...
Sep 28, 2018 · The legendary composer, producer and entrepreneur reflects on his life and career in a rare interview. He talks about his Netflix documentary, his health, his creativity and his regrets.
Jun 20, 2022 · Learn how Quincy Jones, a legendary musician, producer and executive, has shaped and celebrated Black music worldwide for over seven decades. Watch videos, read articles and listen to playlists featuring his collaborations with Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Kendrick Lamar and more.
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).
The saying goes “Jack of all trades, master of none,” but Quincy Jones excelled at every role he took on. A record producer, arranger, trumpeter and more, Jones has achieved distinction in practically every facet of the music industry.
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.
