Quincy Jones, Legendary Music Producer, Dies at 91

Grammy-winning music producer Quincy Jones passed away at the age of 91, his family announced in a statement. Associated Press announced the news for the first time. Jones passed away Sunday night at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by his loved ones.

“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of the passing of our father and brother, Quincy Jones,” the family's statement said. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the wonderful life he lived and know there will never be anyone like him.”

Jones was among the most famous and prolific musicians and producers of all time. He studied at Boston's Berklee School of Music, and by the time he was 18, he was writing music for artists such as Count Basie and Dinah Washington. He was Dizzy Gillespie's band director and arranged two of Ray Charles' most iconic records. The Genius of Ray Charles And Genius + Soul Jazz. In 1964, Jones won her first Grammy award for her cover of Charles' country song. I can't stop loving you.

Jones went on to collaborate with Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin and Chaka Khan, but one of his most memorable was his work with Michael Jackson. Jones' work with Jackson resulted in eighteen Top 10 hits, 10 No. 1 singles, four Grammy awards for Jones, and three multi-platinum albums. Income.

In 1985, Jones set the All-Star record. We are the World Featuring Jackson, Charles, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and Diana Ross.

“He is truly one of a kind and we will miss him dearly; we take comfort and great pride in knowing that the love and joy that were the essence of his being were shared with the world through everything he created.” “Quincy Jones' heart will forever beat with his music and boundless love,” the family's statement continued.

Jones is survived by his brother, Richard Jones, and sisters, Theresa Frank and Margie Jay; son Quincy Jones III and daughters Jolie Jones Levine, Rachel Jones, Martina Jones, Kidada Jones, Kenya Kinski-Jonesson and Rashida Jones.

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