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*UPDATED: Nov. 4, 2024, 8:00 AM**
He’s been called a genius, an innovator, a music icon, and a national treasure. To those who know him best, he’s simply… Q.
Today, we honor the legacy of musician, arranger, composer, producer, and songwriter Quincy Jones, who passed away on Sunday, November 3 2024 at the age of 91.
In a career spanning over 7 decades, he has revolutionized popular music in a way that few have done before or after him. The Southside Chicago native was a hitmaker for all fortunate enough to be in his presence. From Frank Sinatra and Lesley Gore to Michael Jackson and Tamia, Jones’ footprint is literally in every single vein of radio and beyond.
In honor of “The Dude,”, here are some favorites and album cuts to celebrate!
To Q, With Love: The Essential Classics of Quincy Jones was originally published on foxync.com
1. Soul Bossa Nova
To Q, With Love: The Essential Classics of Quincy Jones was originally published on foxync.com
2. Miss Celie’s Blues (from “The Color Purple”)
To Q, With Love: The Essential Classics of Quincy Jones was originally published on foxync.com
3. The Secret Garden (with Al B. Sure, James Ingram, El DeBarge and Barry White)
To Q, With Love: The Essential Classics of Quincy Jones was originally published on foxync.com
4. Mack The Knife (with Frank Sinatra)
To Q, With Love: The Essential Classics of Quincy Jones was originally published on foxync.com
5. A Brand New Day (from “The Wiz,” with Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell and Ted Ross)
(and written by Luther Vandross, btw)
To Q, With Love: The Essential Classics of Quincy Jones was originally published on foxync.com
6. Theme from “The Pawnbroker”
To Q, With Love: The Essential Classics of Quincy Jones was originally published on foxync.com
7. One Hundred Ways (with James Ingram)
To Q, With Love: The Essential Classics of Quincy Jones was originally published on foxync.com
8. Stuff Like That (with Nick Ashford, Valerie Simpson and Chaka Khan)
To Q, With Love: The Essential Classics of Quincy Jones was originally published on foxync.com
9. Body Heat
To Q, With Love: The Essential Classics of Quincy Jones was originally published on foxync.com
10. Tomorrow [A Better You, A Better Me] (with Tevin Campbell)
To Q, With Love: The Essential Classics of Quincy Jones was originally published on foxync.com
11. It’s My Party (with Lesley Gore)
To Q, With Love: The Essential Classics of Quincy Jones was originally published on foxync.com
12. Is It Love That We’re Missing (with The Brothers Johnson)
To Q, With Love: The Essential Classics of Quincy Jones was originally published on foxync.com
13. Baby Be Mine (with Michael Jackson)
To Q, With Love: The Essential Classics of Quincy Jones was originally published on foxync.com
14. You Put A Move On My Heart (with Tamia)
To Q, With Love: The Essential Classics of Quincy Jones was originally published on foxync.com
15. I’ll Be Good To You (with Ray Charles and Chaka Khan)
To Q, With Love: The Essential Classics of Quincy Jones was originally published on foxync.com
