Quincy Jones: Legendary Music Producer Passes Away at 91

The music world mourns the loss of Quincy Jones, revered producer behind legendary albums like Michael Jackson's "Thriller," who passed away peacefully at his home.

Quincy Jones, an unparalleled figure in the music industry known for his groundbreaking work with legends such as Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra, has died at the age of 91. His publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed that Jones "passed away peacefully" on Sunday night at his residence in Bel Air.

In an emotional family statement, they expressed, "Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. Although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him."

Celebrated primarily for producing Michael Jackson's historic album "Thriller," Jones had a prolific career that spanned over 75 years, during which he won an astounding 28 Grammy Awards. He was recognized by Time magazine as one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century.

Jones’ impressive repertoire includes the production of the 1985 charity single "We Are The World." His contributions to film and television are equally noteworthy, having composed soundtracks for more than 50 projects, including "Heat of the Night," "The Color Purple," and "The Italian Job."

Early in his journey, Jones collaborated closely with Frank Sinatra, famously reworking Sinatra's classic "Fly Me To The Moon" from a waltz into a swinging arrangement. His partnership with a young Michael Jackson blossomed during the production of "The Wiz," leading to decades of collaboration on hit albums such as "Off the Wall," "Thriller," and "Bad."

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