Quincy Jones

2024 - 11 - 4

Quincy Jones: Kun musiikin velho sanoi hyvästit 91-vuotiaana!

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Muusikoiden maestro Quincy Jones, 'Thrillerin' takana oleva tuotantoguru, on poistunut keskuudestamme – mutta hänen musiikkinsa elää ikuisesti! 🎶❤️

Quincy Jones, musiikin mestari ja animaattori, on kuollut 91-vuotiaana. Hänen uransa kesti yli seitsemän vuosikymmentä, ja tuona aikana hän teki uskomattoman vaikutuksen pop-musiikin maailmaan. Jones tuotti Michael Jacksonin ikimuistoisen albumin "Thriller", joka on edelleen maailman myydyin levy, ja voitettuaan peräti 28 Grammy-palkintoa hänen työnsä vaikutus ulottuu moniin musiikin genreihin, kuten jazz, pop ja funk. Uransa aikana Jones työskenteli useiden ikonisten artistien, kuten Frank Sinatran ja Aretha Franklinin, kanssa.

Jonesin matkassa musiikkimaailmassa on aina ollut ripaus taikuutta; hänellä oli kyky yhdistää eri tyylilajeja ja tuoda esiin artistien parhaat puolet. Hän ei ollut vain tuottaja, vaan myös sovittaja, säveltäjä ja kulttuurinen pioneer. Quincy Jones oli todellinen visionääri, joka pystyi ennakoimaan musiikin tulevaisuutta ja luomaan kapeasta jokirannasta huippuluokan studiomestariksi. Hänen töillään oli niin suuri kysyntä, että monet alkoivat viitata häneen melkein kuin supersankariin, joka pelasti pop-kulttuurin.

Kuitenkin Jonesin elämä ei ollut pelkästään kiitospuheita ja Grammy-voittoja: hän kohtasi monia haasteita, mukaan lukien vaikeita aikoja nuoruudessaan Chicagossa, jolloin hänet temmattiin mukaan katujengeihin. Huolimatta näistä esteistä, Quincy onnistui löytämään oman polkunsa musiikin maailmassa ja ylitti odotukset johtaen tietä seuraaville sukupolville. Hänen kuolemansa, joka tapahtui rauhaisasti hänen kotonaan Bel Airissa perheensä ympäröimänä, jättää valtavan aukon musiikilliseen maailmaan.

Quincy Jonesin muisto ei kuitenkaan kuole, sillä hänen produktionsa ja vaikutuksensa eläviä klassikoita kuullaan yhä vuosi toisensa jälkeen. Tiesitkö, että "Thriller"-musiikkivideo oli ensimmäinen musiikkivideo, joka voitti Grammy-palkinnon? Hän perusti myös Quincy Jones Productionsin, joka auttoi monia nuoria muusikoita löytämään äänensä. Quincy Jones ei ollut vain musiikin tekijä, hän oli kulttuurisankari ja tulkitsija, jonka jättämän perinnön maailma tulee aina muistamaan.

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Quincy Jones, pop mastermind and 'Thriller' producer, dies At 91 (NPR)

The production wizard behind Michael Jackson's Thriller won 28 Grammy awards during a career that spanned more than 70 years as a performer, songwriter, ...

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Quincy Jones Dead: Michael Jackson's Music Producer Was 91 (Variety)

Quincy Jones, who distinguished himself over the course of a 70-year career in music as an artist, composer, producer and more, has died. He was 91.

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Quincy Jones, Peerless Music Producer Behind 'Thriller,' Dead at 91 (Rolling Stone)

Quincy Jones, the musician-producer whose work was on several of the biggest pop LPs of the century, has died at 91.

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Quincy Jones, musical maestro and entertainment industry titan ... (NBC News)

Quincy Jones, who influenced nearly every popular genre, produced landmark albums and earned a record 80 Grammy Award nominations, died.

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Quincy Jones, giant of US music, dies aged 91 (BBC News)

Quincy Jones, musician and producer who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and many others, dies aged 91. Jones' publicist, Arnold Robinson, ...

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Quincy Jones, music legend who collaborated with everyone from ... (CBS News)

Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.

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Quincy Jones, music titan, dies at 91 (ABC News)

Jones' publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family. “Tonight, with full ...

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Quincy Jones, Giant of American Music, Dies at 91 (The New York Times)

As a producer, he made the best-selling album of all time, Michael Jackson's “Thriller.” He was also a prolific arranger and composer of film music.

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Quincy Jones, Master of All Things Musical, Dies at 91 (Hollywood Reporter)

Quincy Jones, who did it all as a record producer, film composer, multi-genre artist, entertainment executive and humanitarian, has died. He was 91.

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Quincy Jones, Grammy-Winning Producer Behind Michael ... (Billboard)

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died on Sunday night (Nov. 3) at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family.

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14 Essential Quincy Jones Songs (The New York Times)

As a producer, arranger, composer, bandleader and recording artist, he made a powerful mark on nearly every genre he touched. He died Sunday, at 91.

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Quincy Jones, legendary music producer, dies at 91 (Aljazeera.com)

Jones rose from running with gangs in Chicago to the heights of show business as a multi-talented music titan.

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Colman Domingo, Michael Caine Among Stars Paying Tribute to ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Musicians and Hollywood stars reacted to Quincy Jones' death with tributes on social media. The music producer was 91.

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Quincy Jones Death: Michael Caine, Colman Domingo Pay Tribute (Variety)

Tributes are rolling in for late music legend Quincy Jones, including from Michael Caine, Colman Domingo and more.

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Legendary music producer Quincy Jones dies at 91 (KFSN-TV)

Quincy Jones, the music titan whose legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson's "Thriller" to writing prize-winning film scores, has died at 91.

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20 Great Quincy Jones Productions, From 'Thriller' to 'We Are the ... (Rolling Stone)

Quincy Jones has died at age 91. We look back on 20 highlights from gamechanging production career with Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, and many others.

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Quincy Jones obituary (The Guardian)

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.

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Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with artists from Frank Sinatra ... (PBS NewsHour)

Jones rose from music school dropout to the very heights of show business, becoming one of the first Black executives to thrive in Hollywood.

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Quincy Jones, music producer to stars including Michael Jackson ... (Reuters)

Quincy Jones, the man known simply as "Q," was a huge influence on American music in his work with artists ranging from Count Basie to Frank Sinatra and ...

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Quincy Jones' Children: All About His 7 Kids (Today.com)

Quincy Jones, the legendary music producer and composer who died at the age of 91, had seven children. Learn all about his kids.

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10 Times Quincy Jones Made Awards Show History (Billboard)

Quincy Jones, who won 28 Grammys, a Primetime Emmy and a Tony, made awards show history many times. Here are 10 times he did just that.

Governor Newsom statement on passing of Quincy Jones | Governor ... (Office of Governor Gavin Newsom)

Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today on the passing of musician, producer, and composer Quincy Jones:.

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Quincy Jones' Best Songs (Variety)

Spanning 70 years and towering roles as a musician, songwriter/ composer, producer, arranger, entrepreneur and more, Quincy Jones' career in music is ...

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Quincy Jones Dies At 91 — Leaving Behind Lessons On Leadership ... (Forbes)

Quincy Jones transformed leadership with adaptability and collaboration. His evolution from jazz to super producer teaches timeless lessons in resilience ...

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Quincy Jones Orchestrated the Sound of America (The New York Times)

Jones, who died at 91, erased boundaries, connected worlds and embraced delight. As a producer, he coaxed ingenuity from his players and singers.

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Quincy Jones obituary: From 'street rat' to music mastermind (BBC News)

He was in a gang as a child but became Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra's favourite collaborator.

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Quincy Jones' Health: Musician Had Brain Aneurysms, Diabetes (Today.com)

The music legend experienced several health scares throughout his life and called himself a "survivor" in his Netflix documentary.

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Quincy Jones' 10 Best Scores for Film & Television (Billboard)

But Jones was more than just a behind-the-boards pop star whisperer – he was also an imposing musical talent in his own right, capable of composing everything ...

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A look at the life of the singular Quincy Jones (NPR)

Quincy Jones, the famed music producer who helped artists dominate popular music for half a century, has died. NPR's Walter Ray Watson described Jones' ...

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Remembering Quincy Jones – Seattle Public Schools (West Seattle High School)

As a student at Garfield High School from 1947 to 1950, Quincy Jones made a profound impact on the school's music and arts programs.

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Stevie Wonder Pays Tribute to Quincy Jones: 'I Love You Madly' (Rolling Stone)

Stevie Wonder honors producer Quincy Jones, whom he worked with on 'We Are the World' and other songs.

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Seattle residents mourn the loss of Quincy Jones, a music legend ... (KING5.com)

Quincy Jones passed away on Sunday at the age of 91. He was surrounded by loved ones at his home in California.

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Remembering Quincy Jones and his towering legacy in the music ... (PBS NewsHour)

A giant in the music and entertainment industry has died. Quincy Jones, known to many as 'Q,' was revered as a record producer, songwriter, composer, ...

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Quincy Jones's music was the soundtrack to so many Black lives ... (The Guardian)

There will be countless tributes to the revered producer, but for me he evokes happy days growing up and the chaos of family parties, says music industry ...

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of ... (The White House)

Quincy Jones was a trailblazer. He lived his life unapologetically, using his gifts to lift others up. He broke down barriers and opened doors for.

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What Is Quincy Jones' Net Worth as Children Set To Inherit Fortune? (Newsweek)

Jones' net worth was boosted by his many business moves, which included owning the rights to a vast catalog of music, both his own and that of other ...

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Quincy Jones: Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and ... (BBC News)

Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Barack Obama lead the tributes to the music legend.

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Quincy Jones Dies at 91 (Pitchfork)

The unrivaled musician, composer, and producer was behind countless classics of the pop canon, including Michael Jackson's Thriller, Off the Wall, and Bad.

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Toto's Steve Lukather Remembers Quincy Jones: 'He Created Magic' (Rolling Stone)

Steve Lukather looks back at his work with Quincy Jones. "I am so deeply honored to be a small part of something as huge as 'Thriller,'" he says.

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Quincy Jones, the Maestro of the Recording Studio (The New York Times)

For decades, he had many of the pop world's best players on call — and knew how to coax out their sharpest performances.

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Quincy Jones and Frank Sinatra: the audacious partnership that ... (The Guardian)

Jones was behind many inflection points in American music, but it all began with a brotherhood with Ol' Blue Eyes.

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From A-Z, There Will Never Be Another Q: My 24 Hours With Quincy ... (TheWrap)

I first met Quincy Jones in 2011 at a lavish gala in New York City honoring Sean Penn for his work in supporting Haiti. Petra Nemcova, former supermodel and ...

Remembering superstar music producer Quincy Jones (NPR)

The renowned arranger, composer and producer worked with countless artists, including Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin and Michael Jackson.

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