{"id":145031,"date":"2024-11-04T09:15:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T09:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/2024\/11\/04\/quincy-jones-a-legendary-career-comes-to-an-end\/"},"modified":"2024-11-20T13:33:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T13:33:56","slug":"quincy-jones-a-legendary-career-comes-to-an-end","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/en\/2024\/11\/04\/quincy-jones-a-legendary-career-comes-to-an-end\/","title":{"rendered":"Quincy Jones: A legendary career comes to an end"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Quincy Jones, music icon and pioneer of music production, passed away today, leaving behind an incomparable legacy. A look back at the life and career of this extraordinary artist.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Quincy Jones, born March 14, 1933 in Chicago<\/em>, was a true musical prodigy. Producer, composer, arranger and conductor, his creativity and talent marked several decades of the music industry. His career began in the 1950s, when he came to prominence as a trumpeter and arranger in Lionel Hampton’s orchestra, launching an exceptional career. <\/p>\n\n

His contribution to music is not limited to the boundaries of jazz. Jones has transcended genres, collaborating with iconic artists such as Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra and, of course, Michael Jackson. It was under his direction that Thriller<\/em>, the best-selling album of all time, was released. This project remains one of Quincy Jones’ greatest contributions to the history of music, testifying to his creative genius and his ability to sublimate the talent of others. <\/p>\n\n

From film music to worldwide recognition<\/h2>\n\n
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A publication shared by Recording Academy \/ GRAMMYs (@recordingacademy)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n