Quincy Jones, the legendary music titan who labored with practically each icon … from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra to Will Smith … has died, TMZ confirmed.
Arnold Robinson, Quincy’s publicist, instructed TMZ … he died Sunday night time at his residence within the Bel Air, surrounded by his household.
“Tonight, with full however damaged hearts, we should share the information of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” the household mentioned in an announcement. “And though that is an unbelievable loss for our household, we have fun the good life that he lived and know there’ll by no means be one other like him.”
Quincy’s household is grateful for the outpouring of condolences … and respectfully request privateness on this time, Arnold mentioned. In lieu of flowers … the household asks that donations be made to The Jazz Basis of America – jazzfoundation.org.
Named by Time Journal as one of the vital influential jazz musicians of the twentieth century … Quincy dazzled the trade for many years in his roles as a composer, file producer, artist, movie producer, arranger, conductor, instrumentalist, TV producer, file firm government, journal founder and multimedia entrepreneur.
As a producer … he’s finest recognized for working with MJ to create the mega-hit albums “Off the Wall,” “Unhealthy” … and, in fact … “Thriller” … the best-selling album of all time.
Quincy was 91.
RIP
