Quincy Jones
Quincy Delight Jones Jr.
Quincy Jones is an American producer from Chicago, Illinois active since 1951.
- Profession
- Record producer, Composer, Arranger
- From
- Chicago, Illinois
- Born
- March 14, 1933
- Years active
- 1951–2024
Early life
Born in Chicago and raised in Seattle, Quincy Jones became a jazz trumpeter and arranger before rising as a producer and executive.
Career
He produced Michael Jackson's "Thriller," the best-selling album of all time, and shaped decades of popular music across genres.
Major achievements
He won 28 Grammy Awards, the most of his era, and received honors spanning film, television, and humanitarian work.
Legacy
Quincy Jones is one of the most influential figures in the history of recorded music.
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