Quincy Jones was an American record producer, composer, and arranger, known for his extensive contributions to music over seven decades.
He received 28 Grammy Awards throughout his illustrious career, making him one of the most awarded artists in Grammy history.
Jones has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing his significant contributions to the entertainment industry.
Biography
Early Life
Quincy Delight Jones Jr. was born on March 14, 1933, in the South Side of Chicago. He was the elder of two sons to Sara Frances and Quincy Delight Jones Sr. His family background is rich and diverse; his paternal grandmother was formerly enslaved, and he later discovered his European ancestry, which included Welsh roots. This blend of cultures influenced his musical journey, as he attributed some of his musicianship to his ancestors, who were court musicians.
Career
Jones's career began in 1953 when he toured Europe with jazz bandleader Lionel Hampton. This experience broadened his perspective on racism and human conflict. After settling in New York, he worked as a trumpeter and musical director, notably supporting Elvis Presley during his early television appearances. Over the decades, Jones became a prolific record producer, composer, and arranger, earning 28 Grammy Awards and numerous other accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Tony Award. His work spanned various genres, including jazz, soul, funk, and rhythm and blues, showcasing his versatility and innovation in the music industry.
Activism and Personal Life
Beyond music, Jones was a dedicated activist, founding the Institute for Black American Music and the Quincy Jones Workshops to support inner-city youth. He was married three times and had seven children, with notable relationships that included actress Peggy Lipton and a brief affair with Carol Reynolds. His personal life was as vibrant as his career, marked by his commitment to social causes and his influence on future generations of musicians. Jones's legacy continues to inspire, reflecting his profound impact on music and culture.
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Discography
Blanchard: New Earth Sonata / Telemann: Suite in A Minor (Overture/Air a L'Italien/Rejouissance)1985
- 1.New Earth Sonata (for flute, guitar, piano & rhythm): I. Security10:59
- 2.New Earth Sonata (for flute, guitar, piano & rhythm): II. Peace8:15
- 3.New Earth Sonata (for flute, guitar, piano & rhythm): III. Joy9:10
- 4.Suite in A minor for Flute & Strings: Overture6:39
- 5.Suite in A minor for Flute & Strings: Air à l'Italien4:00
- 6.Suite in A minor for Flute & Strings: Réjouissance2:26
- 7.Amazing Grace5:21
The Great Wide World of Quincy Jones: Live!1984
- 1.Air Mail Special3:45
- 2.Banjaluka8:50
- 3.Bess You Is My Woman Now5:30
- 4.Solitude2:45
- 5.Stolen Moments13:00
- 6.Moanin'2:45
“The Dude”1981
- 1.Ai no Corrida6:28
- 2.The Dude5:37
- 3.Just Once4:33
- 4.Betcha' Wouldn't Hurt Me3:47
- 5.Somethin' Special3:58
- 6.Razzamatazz4:16
- 7.One Hundred Ways4:19
- 8.Velas4:06
- 9.Turn on the Action4:20
Sounds… And Stuff Like That!!1978
- 1.Stuff Like That6:18
- 2.I’m Gonna Miss You in the Morning3:33
- 3.Love, I Never Had It So Good5:15
- 4.Tell Me a Bedtime Story6:47
- 5.Love Me by Name4:12
- 6.Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You)5:28
- 7.Takin’ It to the Streets4:24
I Heard That!!1976
- 1.I Heard That!!2:15
- 2.Things Could Be Worse for Me4:28
- 3.What Good Is a Song?7:32
- 4.You Have to Do It Yourself3:16
- 5.There’s a Train Leavin’4:15
- 6.Midnight Soul Patrol5:14
- 7.Brown Soft Shoe4:45
- 8.Superstition3:55
- 9.Summer in the City4:23
- 10.Is It Love That We’re Missin’3:56
- 11.Body Heat4:04
- 12.If I Ever Lose This Heaven3:37
- 13.Killer Joe4:10
- 14.Gula Matari6:57
- 15.Theme From “The Anderson Tapes”5:08
- 16.Walking in Space7:21
Mellow Madness1975
- 1.Is It Love That We're Missin'?3:53
- 2.Paranoid2:56
- 3.Mellow Madness3:29
- 4.Beautiful Black Girl6:12
- 5.Listen (What It Is)4:17
- 6.Just a Little Taste of Me3:29
- 7.My Cherie Amour5:27
- 8.Tryin' To Find Out About You3:02
- 9.Cry Baby4:31
- 10.Bluesette7:01
Ironside1975
- 1.Bridge Over Troubled Water5:09
- 2.Cast Your Fate to the Wind4:25
- 3.Smackwater Jack3:23
- 4.Theme From the Anderson Tapes5:16
- 5.Ironside3:53
- 6.You've Got It Bad Girl5:45
- 7.Oh Happy Day3:30
- 8.Gula Matari13:05
Body Heat1974
- 1.Body Heat3:59
- 2.Soul Saga (Song of the Buffalo Soldier)4:58
- 3.Everything Must Change6:02
- 4.Boogie Joe, the Grinder3:10
- 5.Reprise: Everything Must Change1:01
- 6.One Track Mind6:15
- 7.Just a Man3:31
- 8.Along Came Betty4:47
- 9.If I Ever Lose This Heaven4:53
You’ve Got It Bad Girl1973
- 1.Summer in the City4:06
- 2.Eyes of Love3:31
- 3.Tribute to A.E.: Daydreaming/First Time Ever I Saw Your Face7:15
- 4.Love Theme From 'The Getaway'2:37
- 5.You've Got It Bad Girl5:47
- 6.Superstition4:32
- 7.Manteca8:41
- 8.Sanford & Son Theme (The Streetbeater)3:08
- 9.Chump Change3:22
Smackwater Jack1971
- 1.Smackwater Jack3:27
- 2.Cast Your Fate to the Wind4:31
- 3.Ironside4:00
- 4.What’s Going On?10:01
- 5.Theme From “The Anderson Tapes”5:20
- 6.Brown Ballad4:26
- 7.Hikky‐Burr4:09
- 8.Guitar Blues Odyssey: From Roots to Fruits6:48
Walking in Space1969
- 1.Dead End3:55
- 2.Walking in Space12:06
- 3.Killer Joe5:13
- 4.Love and Peace5:49
- 5.I Never Told You4:18
- 6.Oh Happy Day3:36
The Deadly Affair (The Original Sound Track Album)1966
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Golden Boy1964
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Quincy Jones Explores the Music of Henry Mancini1964
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Plays Hip Hits1963
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Big Band Bossa Nova1962
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If You Go1961
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I Dig Dancers1960
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Et voilà !1959
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The Birth of a Band1959
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The Great Wide World of Quincy Jones1959
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Jazz Abroad1957
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Go West, Man!1957
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This Is How I Feel About Jazz1956
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Swedish American All Stars1953
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Label
- Record label
- Columbia Records
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- Warner Records Inc.
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- ABC Records
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- Interscope Records
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- Epic Records
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- A&M Records
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- Qwest Records
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- Mercury Records
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- Verve Records
Achievements
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)
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- Steiger Award
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- Paul Acket Award
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- Library of Congress Living Legend
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- Commander of the Legion of Honour
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- Marian Anderson Award
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- Grammy Trustees Award
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- Grammy Legend Award
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- MusiCares Person of the Year
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- National Humanities Medal
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- Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
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- California Hall of Fame
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- Spingarn Medal
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- Horatio Alger Award
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- Kennedy Center Honors
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- honorary doctorate from Princeton University
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- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
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- Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards
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- Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo
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- National Medal of Arts
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- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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- Grammy Award for Record of the Year
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- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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- honorary doctor of the University of Miami
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- NEA Jazz Masters
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- BBC Jazz Awards
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- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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- Global Citizen Awards
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- Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella
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- Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance
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- Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical
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- Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame
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- Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award
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- Academy Honorary Award
Groups
- Quincy Jones and His Orchestraoriginalcurrent
- Quincy Jones and His Swedish-American All-Starseponymouscurrent
- Quincy Jones and the All Starsoriginalcurrent
- The Jones Boyscurrent
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Q. Jones, Quincey Jones, Quincy D. Jones, Quincy Delight Jones, Jr., Qunicy Jones
Quincy Delight Jones Jr. was an American record producer, composer, arranger, record executive, conductor, trumpeter, film and television producer, and bandleader. During his seven-decade career, he received dozens of accolades, including 28 Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Tony Award as well as nominations for seven Academy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards.
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