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‘I can make a band play like a singer sings’: Quincy Jones shaped our listening for seven decades

The legendary composer, musical arranger and producer Quincy Jones has died at 91.

The Conversation

Quincy Jones mastered the art of arrangement, transforming simple tunes into epic soundscapes

On the sleeve notes of some of the most memorable and best-selling albums of all time, you’ll find the words “Produced and arranged by Quincy Jones.”

The Conversation

Will Smith hails his 'mentor' Quincy Jones

Will Smith has paid a glowing tribute to Quincy Jones, describing the late record producer as his "mentor".

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Oprah Winfrey says music titan Quincy Jones’ heart was ‘so filled with love’

Stars of The Colour Purple, which was scored and co-produced by Jones, have paid tribute to his talent.

Evening Standard

Quincy Jones leaves behind staggering fortune for seven children including Rashida Jones

Quincy Jones died on Sunday, November 3, at age 91

The Independent UK

Whoopi Goldberg pays glowing tribute to Quincy Jones

Whoopi Goldberg has paid tribute to record producer Quincy Jones, who has died aged 91.

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Quincy Jones remembered by Whoopi Goldberg on The View in emotional moment: ‘I had no better friend’

The legendary music producer died on Sunday (November 3) at the age of 91

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I think Netflix's Quincy documentary is the perfect viewing experience to honor the legacy of Quincy Jones

Netflix’s Quincy is a beautiful viewing experience to celebrate the life of Quincy Jones. It was co-directed by his daughter Rashida Jones.

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Musical World Mourns The Loss Of Quincy Jones At 91

Renowned music producer Quincy Jones' passing at 91 leaves a lasting impact on the industry, with tributes pouring in from celebrities and individuals.

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Remembering Quincy Jones: 10 career-spanning songs to celebrate his legacy

Few artists have legacies so mammoth their very name could be considered synonymous with the music industry, but then again, most musicians are not the prodigious producer Quincy Jones

The Independent UK

‘Nobody had a career as incredible as Quincy Jones’ – Elton John

The record producer and jazz musician worked with Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson.

The Independent UK

Quincy Jones dies at 91

The multifaceted music titan worked with artists like Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin and many more

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From Dizzy to Donna to Stevie: how hit-making legend Quincy Jones created superstars and changed pop history

Miles Davies, Frank Sinatra, Amy Winehouse, Michael Jackson, Dionne Warwick … the powerhouse producer made magical music with everyone who was anyone. We pay tribute to the genius of ‘the Dude’

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Ice-T, Michael Caine pay tribute to Quincy Jones

Ice-T, Michael Caines and Lynne Nottage among those mourning death of Quincy Jones

Evening Standard

Music legend Quincy Jones' most iconic songs

Following the news of the legendary producer’s death, we take a look back at some of the most iconic songs he worked on

MusicRadar

“You only live 26,000 days, and I'm telling you, I'm gonna wear all of them out. They're gonna know we came through here”: The life and legacy of Quincy Jones

Jones might have put Michael Jackson on the map, but over a 70+ year career he worked with just about every other great American recording artist...

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Music Mastermind Quincy Jones Dies Aged 91

Quincy Jones, the impresario who dominated American music for decades and shaped the careers of stars including Michael Jackson, has died.

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Inside Quincy Jones' family: His seven children including Parks And Recreation star and music protégé

The music mogul, who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, has died aged 91

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'The Beatles were the worst musicians in the world': The best quotes from the life and times of Quincy Jones

The legendary music producer knew how to drop a name and – a bombshell – in press interviews

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Sir Michael Caine pays tribute to 'celestial twin' Quincy Jones

Sir Michael Caine has paid tribute to his "celestial twin" Quincy Jones following the producer's death.

The Guardian - UK

Delicate ballads, bold brass and the thrill of Thriller: 10 of Quincy Jones’s greatest productions

From his sumptuous vocal jazz with Sarah Vaughan and Helen Merrill to funk with Donna Summer and George Benson, the late producer had astonishing versatility

The Guardian - UK

Quincy Jones obituary

Musician, producer and arranger who had global hits with Michael Jackson, was the first black composer to find acceptance in Hollywood and won 28 Grammys

The Independent UK

Quincy Jones’s shocking remarks about The Beatles – and how Paul McCartney responded

Producer of artists including Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra infamously said he thought the Fab Four ‘the worst musicians in the world’ when he first met them

Evening Standard

Quincy Jones was one of the most influential music producers of all time – we won't see his like again

From playing jazz trumpet with Elvis to working with Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson, Jones had a vast say on shaping popular culture over his seven-decade career

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