Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91

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Source: AP

Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s 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]

1. oh wow. big loss

[BumRushDaShow]

2. THIS is a massive massive loss to the music industry

It seemed that he would live forever but failing that, his music, influence, and contributions, will never be lost.

R.I.P. Quincy.

[ArizonaLib]

11. My 16 year old has 'Just the Two of Us' on her favorite playlist

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]

13. He composed several theme songs for TV shows like this

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]

14. That is mind bending

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]

3. What a sad day. 😢

[PJMcK]

4. Goodbye to Q

An amazing musician.

[Dem2theMax]

5. Huge loss for all of us.

What an incredible career and an incredible life.

Rest in power, Quincy Jones.

[Pas-de-Calais]

6. RIP Q

[Auggie]

7. Such an awesome talent

[BaronChocula]

8. He is in the pantheon

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]

9. His collaboration of Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie

Is one of the finest recordings of their careers.

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He also produced/arranged some of the finest recordings by Sarah Vaughan and Dinah Washington. A sublime talent.

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[niyad]

10. One of his first collaborations as the new head of Mercury Records A and R

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]

26. Quincy is Flying to the Moon now

For his 85th birthday concert he asked 12yo Angelina Jordan to open with his original arrangement of Fly Me to the Moon.

[gademocrat7]

12. R.I.P. Quincy

A very gifted man whose legacy will live on.

[sinkingfeeling]

15. He was a pioneer. R.I.P. Thanks for the music.

[SupportSanity]

16. And what would Austin Powers International Man of Mystery been without this

Soul Bossa Nova

[DinahMoeHum]

17. Rest In Power, Peace and Music, Quincy Jones

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

[2naSalit]

18. ...

[ancianita]

19. Millions are grateful to this greatest force in American modern music.

[Clouds Passing]

20. Quincy

[japple]

21. This is one of the most overlooked productions, IMHO, of the genius of Quincy Jones.

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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]

27. oh it is wonderful! thank you! I hadn't heard it.

Thank you, Quincy Jones for all

[japple]

30. The whole album is mind blowing! Patti Austin and others on track #5

is my favorite.

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[iluvtennis]

22. May Quincy Jones Rest in Peace and May his Memory be a Blessing.

A musical legend is no longer here on earth

[LittleGirl]

23. He was a titan of Music. I will miss him and listen to his music with tears forever. nt

[oasis]

24. Thank you Quincy for the great memories.

Rest in Peace.

[Beringia]

25. He seems like a household name to me, but I don't know from which event

[pacalo]

28. I heard this song playing in the mall in late '70s & had to buy the album.

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.

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[LudwigPastorius]

29. Thanks for the music, Q.