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Quincy Jones Dead at 91!

A legend has passed away... if you hadn't watched it yet, this might be a good moment for the documentary QUINCY on Netflix. I enjoyed it – I knew a lot about his collaboration with Michael, but I didn't know that much about his early years, and how he managed to get his career started in a time when black musicians weren't able to do anything they wanted.
 
analogue said:
I know some MJ fans have had their issues with Q in more recent years (Myself included) but there's no denying that the man was an incredible talent and a genius.

Q was the one who recommended Rod Temperton to Michael which led to classics like Rock With You, Thriller and the beautiful Lady In My Life.

RIP, Quincy.
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You are completely right, about Qs talent.

And nonetheless, the things he said about Mike in his later years & after he passed are still standing true.
He didn’t show good character & said some nasty & untrue stuff. To the contrary Mike never once said even a bad word about Q.

Q was a little bitter when MJ turned the page after Bad. And that bitterness intensified with his growing age..

That said: RIP Quiny Jones!
 
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Piek said:
A legend has passed away... if you hadn't watched it yet, this might be a good moment for the documentary QUINCY on Netflix. I enjoyed it – I knew a lot about his collaboration with Michael, but I didn't know that much about his early years, and how he managed to get his career started in a time when black musicians weren't able to do anything they wanted.
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It always saddens me how little attention the earlier part of Qunicy's career gets - and, indeed, his early life generally bc he didn't have an easy start. People seem to forget how much he had already achieved before he worked with Michael. Imo, he was the perfect producer for Michael at that stage in his career. The alchemy was magical.
 
I will separate the man from the music in this case. I pay more attention to the great music like the Sanford and Son theme song then after Michael's death when he really started becoming outspoken and very bitter.
 
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Quincy Jones, Grammy-Winning Producer Behind Michael Jackson’s Biggest Hits, Dies at 91

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died on Sunday night (Nov. 3) at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family.
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"In a monumental career spanning more than 70 years, Jones collaborated with a host of musical luminaries ranging from mentors Count Basie and Clark Terry to Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson. Among a cross-section of his storied accomplishments: Jones produced Jackson’s best-selling albums Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad; obtained the rights to the novel The Color Purple and cast a young Oprah Winfrey in Steven Spielberg’s 1985 Oscar-nominated film adaptation; and helmed the historic recording sessions for the 1985 all-star charity single and Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 “We Are the World.” Taking the A&R helm at Mercury Records in 1961, Jones became the first African-American to serve as a VP at a major label. That affiliation resulted in his producing several hits for Lesley Gore, beginning with her 1963 pop debut “It’s My Party.”

Jones broke the color barrier again as the first black composer to receive name recognition for his film work. The first theatrical feature that Jones scored was Sidney Lumet’s The Pawnbroker in 1964. With the support of Lumet and other industry allies like Henry Mancini and Sidney Poitier, Jones composed the music for two landmark films released in 1967: best picture Oscar winner In the Heat of the Night and In Cold Blood, based on the Truman Capote bestseller.

Segueing into television, Jones wrote the memorable theme songs for such series as The Bill Cosby Show, Ironside and Sanford and Son. He also executive produced The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, starring rapper and fledgling actor Will Smith, and In the House, starring LL Cool J.

In 1968, Jones became the first African-American to receive two Oscar nominations in the same year. He and songwriting partner Bob Russell (they were the first African-Americans to be nominated for best original song) were honored for “The Eyes of Love” from the Robert Wagner romantic drama Banning, and his original score for In Cold Blood was nominated as well. Jones’ total of six Academy Award nominations include best picture, original score and original song for 1985’s The Color Purple, which received 11 Academy Award nods overall.

In 1971 Jones became the first African-American to be named musical director and conductor for the Oscars; he later served as executive producer for the Academy Awards in 1996. His acceptance of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 1995 marked another first for an African-American. With seven Oscar nods, he tied with sound designer Willie D. Burton as the African-American with the most nominations.

In 1975, Jones founded Qwest Productions, for which he arranged and produced albums by Sinatra and other major pop stars. He produced the soundtrack for The Wiz (1978), starring Jackson and Diana Ross. Soon thereafter, he and the future King of Pop recorded a series of game-changing albums that includes the top-selling Thriller.

“I think it’s safe to say that what we—Michael Jackson, me, Rod Temperton, Bruce Swedien, Jerry Hey, Greg Phillinganes and my entire studio A-Team—did with Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad will never be matched,” Jones told Billboard in 2013. “It was the perfect convergence of talent, experience and timing, with enough space for God to walk through the room.”
 
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prayers and sympathy to Quincy Jones and his family 💔

God, you loaned us this star and now I pray he’s going home to You ❤️‍🩹
 
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zinniabooklover said:
It always saddens me how little attention the earlier part of Qunicy's career gets - and, indeed, his early life generally bc he didn't have an easy start. People seem to forget how much he had already achieved before he worked with Michael. Imo, he was the perfect producer for Michael at that stage in his career. The alchemy was magical.
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I think his trajectory was similar to many musicians, actors, etc. who have achieved much success, but then are catapulted to a whole different level with certain projects. His acheivements and talents were always known within the industry and he had many fans, but when he combined forces with Michael, it was indeed magical and he became known on a massive scale and a household name.
 
Piek said:
A legend has passed away... if you hadn't watched it yet, this might be a good moment for the documentary QUINCY on Netflix. I enjoyed it – I knew a lot about his collaboration with Michael, but I didn't know that much about his early years, and how he managed to get his career started in a time when black musicians weren't able to do anything they wanted.
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I'll have to watch that, thanks
rest in peace Mr. Jones, we will miss you!
 
My friend woke me up with the news today. I was more upset than I thought I'd be. Got a bit choked up to be honest, and I don't know why.

RIP, Q. Prayers going out to your friends and family. Thank you so much for your work with Michael. I hope you're laughing with each other right now.
 
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