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Quincy Jones
Personb. 1933 · Chicago, United States, United States
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Bio
Quincy Jones (1933–2024) was an American composer, arranger, and producer whose career spanned seven decades. Born in Chicago, he began as a jazz trumpeter and arranger before becoming one of the most influential figures in popular music, working with artists from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson. Jones produced Michael Jackson’s Thriller, the best-selling album of all time, and composed iconic film and television scores including The Color Purple and the theme for Sanford and Son. He also founded Qwest Records and the Quincy Jones Foundation, supporting music education and humanitarian causes worldwide.
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Just Once
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Ai No Corrida
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Summer In The City
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One Hundred Ways
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The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)
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Soul Bossa Nova
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You Put A Move On My Heart
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Soul Bossa Nova
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- 94:16
Razzamatazz
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- 105:38
The Dude
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- 113:58
Something Special
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- 127:31
Slow Jams
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Albums
The Dude
Album · 1981
You've Got It Bad Girl
Album · 1973
Q's Jook Joint
Album · 1995
Back On The Block
Album · 1989
From Q, With Love
Album · 1999
Big Band Bossa Nova
Album · 1962
Milestones of a Legend. Quincy Jones, Vol. 6
Album · 2022
Q's Jook Joint (Expanded Edition)
Album · 1995
The Color Purple (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Album · 1989
Body Heat
Album · 1974
The Italian Job (Original Soundtrack)
Album · 1969
Walking in Space
Album · 1969