Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91
Source: AP
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jacksons historic Thriller album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91.
Jones publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family.
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BlueWaveNeverEnd
(10,312 posts)BumRushDaShow
(143,083 posts)It seemed that he would live forever but failing that, his music, influence, and contributions, will never be lost.
R.I.P. Quincy.
ArizonaLib
(1,265 posts)for getting ready for school, going to bed, etc. Lots of Beatles, Harrison, Lennon, Hendrix, Arctic Monkeys, Doors, Mazzie Star, the Cure, the Smiths. We love watching Rashida on The Office and Park & Recreation.
Peace to him and his loved ones
BumRushDaShow
(143,083 posts)And from the film "The Anderson Tapes" -
(I actually have the above album in a crate - it has a couple other "themes" and song "covers" on it )
ArizonaLib
(1,265 posts)He just KNEW how to make stuff. He was a historical talent. If there was a mount Rushmore for success in his bundle of talent(s), he would be on it.
InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,611 posts)PJMcK
(22,954 posts)An amazing musician.
Dem2theMax
(10,335 posts)What an incredible career and an incredible life.
Rest in power, Quincy Jones.
Pas-de-Calais
(10,003 posts)Auggie
(31,832 posts)BaronChocula
(2,518 posts)of American music makers. When Was young and heard his music in the 70s, I had no idea how legendary he was even by that time.
tishaLA
(14,335 posts)Is one of the finest recordings of their careers.
He also produced/arranged some of the finest recordings by Sarah Vaughan and Dinah Washington. A sublime talent.
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niyad
(120,324 posts)was with 16 year old Leslie Gore. Starting with "It's My Party" and including the iconic, "You Don't Own Me", their partnership was anazing.
Requiescat in pace, good sir, and thank you for all the music.
blm
(113,840 posts)For his 85th birthday concert he asked 12yo Angelina Jordan to open with his original arrangement of Fly Me to the Moon.
gademocrat7
(11,184 posts)A very gifted man whose legacy will live on.
sinkingfeeling
(53,087 posts)SupportSanity
(1,155 posts)Soul Bossa Nova
DinahMoeHum
(22,500 posts)Jones arranged and conducted this piece, written by his close friend, tenor saxophonist
Benny Golson (January 25 1929 - September 21, 2024)
It's on the LP Walking In Space (A&M/CTI 3023) released in late 1969
ancianita
(38,727 posts)Clouds Passing
(2,420 posts)japple
(10,356 posts)The whole album is amazing. Every track. I have about 5 CDs of this just so I can loan them out. Track #5 is my absolute favorite.
mahina
(18,966 posts)Thank you, Quincy Jones for all
japple
(10,356 posts)is my favorite.
iluvtennis
(20,903 posts)A musical legend is no longer here on earth
LittleGirl
(8,452 posts)oasis
(51,724 posts)Rest in Peace.
Beringia
(4,605 posts)pacalo
(24,738 posts)This song (Love, I Never Had It So Good) threw the spotlight on Quincy Jones for me. I still have it on my playlist. Thank you, Mr. Jones, & rest in heavenly peace.