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Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones (1933–2024) was an American conductor, jazz trumpeter and composer.

Also recorded as Q; Quincy; Quincy Delight Jones Jr; Quincy Jones Jr.; Quincy Delight Jones, Jr..

Overview

Born at South Side in 1933, died at Bel Air in 2024.

In detail

Quincy Jones studied at Berklee College of Music and Garfield High School. training under Nadia Boulanger is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is music, film score and jazz. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz, soul, funk and rhythm and blues. Duke Ellington is recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are United States. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Quincy Jones and Orchestra.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Legion of Honour, Marian Anderson Award, Grammy Trustees Award and Grammy Legend Award.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Quincy Jones”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q193645: Quincy Jones

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