Quincy Jones' Life in Photos
From groundbreaking work in jazz and pop to his collaborations with some of the biggest in the industry, legendary composer Quincy Jones shaped the sound of generations. Celebrate his extraordinary life and career with a look at some iconic moments.
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Jones accepts the Humanitarian Award at the "BET Awards 2008."
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Jones directing a band in 1963. That same year, he earned his first-ever Grammy win for Best Instrumental Arrangement for his work on “I Can’t Stop Loving You.”
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Jones leads his orchestra in harmonious unity.
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Michael Jackson and Jones at the 1984 Grammys, where they celebrated winning Album of the Year for the groundbreaking “Thriller.”
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Ray Charles and Jones on stage during the 'Duke Ellington...We Love You Madly' tribute show at The Shubert Theatre in 1973.
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Dionne Warwick alongside Jones, who earned a Grammy award for Best Instrumental Arrangement with his masterful work on “The Wiz Main Title.”
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Jones appears on "Saturday Night Live" on February 10, 1990.
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Jones appears in the "Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect: Part 2" episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air along with guest stars Kadeem Hardison and Al B. Sure
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Miles Davis And Quincy Jones In Montreux performing at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland.
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