04/11/2024
RIP Quincy Jones 💔. 14/03/1933 to 03/11/2024
Quincy Jones, the legendary music producer, composer, and musician, has an impressive collection of awards and accolades to his name. He has won 28 Grammy Awards out of 80 nominations, making him one of the most awarded individuals in Grammy history ¹.
As for his production credits, Quincy Jones has worked on countless iconic albums and songs. Some notable examples include:
- Albums:
- Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and "Bad"
- Miles Davis' "Miles & Quincy Live at Montreux"
- Frank Sinatra's "Fly Me to the Moon"
- His own albums, such as "The Dude" and "Back on the Block" ¹
- *Songs:*
- Michael Jackson's "Beat It" and "Billie Jean"
- Frank Sinatra's "Fly Me to the Moon"
- Miles Davis' "Birdland"
- His own compositions, like "Roots Mural Theme" and "Ai No Corrida" ¹
Quincy Jones has also received numerous honorary awards and doctorates from institutions like Berklee College of Music, Harvard University, and Princeton University, recognizing his contributions to music and culture
