Music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91 after a storied career
Quincy Jones, the renowned American composer, trumpeter, arranger, and music producer, passed away at 91. Over his 70-year career, he collaborated with some of the most famous stars of the American music scene, such as Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Aretha Franklin.
7:03 AM EST, November 4, 2024
NBC News reported on Quincy Jones's death, describing him as "a master of American music and a titan of the entertainment industry who influenced nearly every popular music genre and garnered a record 80 Grammy nominations."
This information was confirmed by the musician's spokesperson, Arnold Robinson. He conveyed that the trumpeter "passed away peacefully" on Sunday evening at his home in Bel Air, surrounded by family. Later, members of his family released an official statement.
Quincy Jones has died
Quincy Jones began his musical journey by learning to play the trumpet in the 1940s. During this time, he collaborated with Ray Charles, a young artist who was just stepping onto the big stage, who encouraged him to continue his musical passion.
Throughout his diverse career, which spanned more than 70 years, Quincy Jones earned a reputation as both an influential figure working behind the scenes and a talented artist in his own right. He worked as an arranger, composer, songwriter, and solo performer.
He left indelible marks in jazz, pop, hip-hop, and numerous film and television soundtracks, closely collaborating with some of the most illustrious names in American music, from Count Basie and Dinah Washington to Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, and Paul Simon, reported NBC News.
Quincy Jones produced Michael Jackson's hit album "Thriller" and the musical adaptation of Steven Spielberg's "The Color Purple."
