Quincy Jones with Mr.G Mick Smith

Quincy Jones is a legendary American music producer, composer, and arranger whose career spans over seven decades, making him one of the most influential figures in modern music. Born on March 14, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, Jones began as a jazz trumpeter and quickly rose to prominence as a composer and arranger for artists like Frank Sinatra. His groundbreaking work spans genres, from jazz and pop to film scores and television. He is perhaps best known for producing Michael Jackson's iconic albums Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad, which revolutionized the music industry. Beyond music, Jones is a cultural pioneer, having co-produced films like The Color Purple and founded organizations promoting arts and social justice. A 28-time Grammy winner, Quincy Jones continues to inspire with his vast contributions to music and culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.