The Freedom of Quincy Jones
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.
The Genius of Quincy Jones in 15 Songs
Trying to choose 15 songs from Quincy Jones' illustrious career in music is a steep challenge, but you can't go wrong with these.
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 composer of film music.
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.
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.
Music titan Quincy Jones dies at 91
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Nine Facts About American Music Supremo Quincy Jones
Music producer Quincy Jones arrives for the world premiere of Quincy at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Canada, September 9, 2018. REUTERS/Mark Blinch/File Photo (Reuters) -Few people in the music world can match the accomplishments of Quincy Jones,
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, 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, maestro behind Sinatra and MJ, said music filled a void. Take a look back
Quincy Jones, the famed record producer and arranger who taught Sinatra to swing hard in the ‘60s and who made pop music a ...
Goldie Hawn Is 'Heartbroken' After Death of Quincy Jones: 'One of the Great Loves of My Life'
Quincy Jones, who worked on Hawn's 1969 film 'Cactus Flower,' was 91 when he died Sunday, Nov. 3 Lester Cohen/WireImage ...
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Quincy Jones, music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, dies at 91
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged ... As a music executive, he overcame racial ...
Quincy Jones, legendary composer who shaped Michael Jackson’s solo career, has died
Quincy Jones, who expanded the American songbook as a musician, composer and producer and shaped some of the biggest stars of the 20th century, has died at 91.
A look back at Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson’s monumental albums
Quincy Jones, who passed away Sunday, helped produce Michael Jackson’s albums “Off The Wall,” “Thriller,” and “Bad.” ...
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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How Quincy Jones Helped Make 'Thriller' The Biggest Album of All Time
"Thriller" was a blockbuster forged by Jones' and Michael Jackson's maniacal competitiveness, deep love for global pop ...
Quincy Jones, Star Producer and Executive, Dead at 91
He had seven children, including Parks and Recreation actress Rashida Jones, producer Quincy Jones III, designer Kidada Jones, and model Kenya Kinski-Jones. In a dishy 2018 Vulture interview, Jones ...