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14 March 1933 – 3 November 2024

Quincy Jones passed away at his home in Bel Air California at the age of 91.

Briefly…

The Man of Music! A career spanning 70 years, with 28 Grammy Awards, 80 nominations including the Grammy Legend Award in 1982.

Quincy Jones is one of the most recognisable names in music across all genres. Musician, producer, composer, songwriter, arranger, record label owner, (Qwest Records) civil rights activist, charity founder (Listen Up Foundation) guide & mentor…

Quincy Jones has collaborated with the likes of Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Sarah Vaughn, Chaka Khan, Brothers Johnson, Billy Eckstine, Dinah Washington, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Ashford & Simpson, Barry White, James Ingram, George Benson, Michael McDonald, Luther Vandross, Patti Austin (his Goddaughter) Donna Summer, Gene Krupa and Tevin Campbell to name just a few.

His diverse film score & soundtrack collaborations range from the likes of The Color Purple, The Italian Job (encouraging Michael Caine to sing) In the Heat of the Night, In Cold Blood, Mackenna’s Gold, Hey Landlord Theme, The Wiz original soundtrack, Roots & The Lost Man to name just a few.

His television theme show compositions include Ironside, Sanford and Son, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Simpsons & Family Guy to name just a few.

His legendary status is cemented forever.