Few names in music history shine as brightly as Quincy Jones. Across an extraordinary seven-decade career, he shaped the sound of modern music — from jazz and soul to pop and film scores — earning 28 Grammy Awards, a record 79 nominations, along with an Emmy, a Tony, seven Academy Award nominations, four Golden Globe nominations, and the Grammy Legend Award in 1992.
Jones’ legacy includes producing three of Michael Jackson’s most iconic albums — Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), and Bad (1987) — records that transformed pop culture forever. In 1985, he united the world through music by producing and conducting the charity anthem “We Are the World,” raising millions for famine relief in Ethiopia.
Breaking barriers beyond the studio, Jones made history in 1971 as the first African American musical director and conductor of the Academy Awards. His vision, generosity, and innovation inspired generations of artists and audiences alike.
Quincy Jones passed away on November 3, 2024, at the age of 91, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
✨ Rest in peace to a true legend — the heartbeat behind the music that moved the world.
