The incredible journey of the late-great Quincy Jones, the first African American vice-president of a major record label and a 28-time Grammy award-winning producer, songwriter, and composer
Quincy Jones-Wikipedia
Quincy Jones, was the master of carving musical notes into a paragon of hit apposite. I took him very seriously during the production of the all-black cast of The Wiz. In addition to that, his soul stirring ‘Secret Garden.’ was a tune that was constantly on my play list.
As a matter of fact, ‘Secret Garden’ was a favorite of all the Quiet Storms’ rotations, on every soul radio stations across the country. Moreover, weddings, baby showers, graduations and anniversary parties had to have it on the playlist.
Among other things, you might know him from the ‘Sanford and Son’ theme, and the musical score of the movie ‘The Color Purple,’ as well. Today the world is waking up to learn that another great genius of musical royalty has passed. The great Quincy Jones, a man known for the influencing of some ascending entertainment paramounts, including the late-great Michael Jackson, has died at 91.
Secret Garden/Quincy Jones Production-You Tube
The top talents influenced by Quincy Jones:
1. Michael Jackson 2. Frank Sinatra 3. Ray Charles 4. Ella Fitzgerald 5. Miles Davis 6. Aretha Franklin 7. Paul McCartney 8. Stevie Wonder 9. Sarah Vaughan 10. Patti Austin 11. Lionel Hampton 12. Dizzy Gillespie 13. Billie Holiday 14. Chaka Khan 15. Amy Winehouse
Quincy Jones, was an American musician and producer, had a successful career spanning 70 years and winning 28 Grammy Awards. His work crossed genres, including jazz, pop, and film scores, and he was the first African American to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song and Best Original Score in the same year. He was also a producer for popular artist Michael Jackson and was recognized for his humanitarian efforts and influence on jazz music.
Quincy Delight Jones Jr. was born in the South Side of Chicago on March 14, 1933, In 1961, Jones was promoted as the vice-president of Mercury, becoming the first African American to hold the position. Death: November 3, 2024 (age 91 years), Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA
Michael Jackson:
While working on the film The Wiz, Michael Jackson asked Jones to recommend some producers for his upcoming solo album. Jones offered some names but eventually offered to produce the record himself. Jackson accepted and the resulting record, Off the Wall, sold about 20 million copies. This made Jones the most powerful record producer in the industry at that time. Jones and Jackson’s next collaboration, Thriller, sold 65 million copies and became the highest-selling album of all time.Wikipedia. (Image)
At the present time, The St. Louis Argus has no words of his cause of death, and we will update post upon hearing anything. Rest in Peace, to this dynamic musical god.
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