Tributes from luminaries and industry executives are pouring in for the legendary producer, arranger and composer Quincy Joneswho died on Sunday (November 3) aged 91. A jazz sideman turned bandleader, record label executive, film composer, TV and film producer and, of course, popular music connoisseur as Michael Jackson's studio conductor, Jones A major artistic breakthrough during his seven-decade career—the his picture should be in the “multi-hyphenated” dictionary—he will be rightly praised by every corner of the entertainment world.
“Through his music and his endless love, Quincy Jones' heart will beat for eternity,” his family said after his death.
Here's a list of reactions, which we'll update as they come in:
Guy Moot and Carianne Marshall (CEO and COO, Warner Chappell Music): “We stand with billions of music fans around the world as we mourn the loss of the great Quincy Jones and celebrate his immeasurable contributions to culture. Words like titan, genius, AEGOS, will be used today and he deserves them all. Quincy was a producer, artist, composer and activist, but above all he was a songwriter. He leaves behind an extremely powerful, diverse body of work that will light the way for future generations. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends.”
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (introduced in 2013): “Quincy Jones excelled in every role he took on. A producer, arranger, trumpeter, executive and more, Jones has won 28 Grammy Awards and masterminded historic reunions with such giants as Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis and Michael Jackson, in addition to his groundbreaking work in film and television. Jones set the standard for innovation. Acclaimed and successful in every aspect of the music industry, he set the standard for the modern music mogul.”
Michael Huppe (president and CEO, SoundExchange): “Huge loss yesterday for the music world. A seminal force. From Michael Jackson to Count Basie and Frank Sinatra.”
