Quincy Jones has died aged 91

[oldbrownhat]

Quincy Jones, giant of US music, has died aged 91

"Over his career that spanned more than 75 years, he won 28 Grammy awards and was named as one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century by Time magazine.
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Jones also composed the soundtrack to more than 50 films and TV programmes including the 1969 British film, The Italian Job...
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"You were only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!"
Well, in a sense he did that. RIP.

 

[kozmic]

Talented and diverse dude. He was everywhere in the entertainment business for decades.

 

[WardenRoss]

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5DnqW3F57E[/ame]

 

[Cleandean]

Some of my favorite music ( real) had been written, arranged, conducted & influenced by Mr. Quincy Jones.
Another Music making Angel is now in ,the ever growing , Heaven Band.

 

[Rustyt1953]

He viewed life through his ears.

There aren't enough musical superlatives for him

 

[oldbrownhat]

He viewed life through his ears.

Now THAT is a quotable quote

 

[Greyman50]

Sadly another Great one gone, RIP Sir.

 

[Rustyt1953]

Fast friends.

 

[Reggie TisFree]

I grew up on Quincy's musical genius...what brilliance he operated in!
He came from a very challenging environment and was graced to excel.

His epic album entitled, "Body Heat" released circa 1974 is still phenomenal!
RIP QJ!