Quincy Jones, the iconic musician and producer known for his work with legends such as Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra, has passed away at the age of 91.
His publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed that Jones “passed away peacefully” on Sunday night at his home in Bel Air.
In a heartfelt statement, his family expressed their grief, saying, “With full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing.
While this is a tremendous loss for us, we celebrate his remarkable life and know there will never be another like him.”
Jones is perhaps best known for producing Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking album ‘Thriller’, which remains one of the best-selling albums of all time.
Throughout his illustrious career, which spanned over 75 years, he received 28 Grammy Awards and was recognized by ‘Time’ magazine as one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century.
His contributions to music extended beyond studio albums; he produced the charity single ‘We Are The World’ in 1985 and composed soundtracks for over 50 films and television programs, including ‘Heat of the Night’, ‘The Color Purple’, and ‘The Italian Job’.
Jones began his career working closely with Frank Sinatra, reworking the classic ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ from a waltz to a swing.
He also collaborated with a young Michael Jackson on ‘The Wiz’, leading to a fruitful partnership that produced several hit albums, including ‘Off the Wall’, ‘Thriller’, and ‘Bad’.
Quincy Jones leaves behind a legacy of musical innovation and collaboration that has profoundly shaped the music industry.
