Quincy Jones
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"Frank [Sinatra] took me to a whole new planet. I worked with him until he passed away in '98. He left me his ring. I never take it off. Now, when I go to Sicily, I don't need a passport. I just flash my ring."
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Birthdate :March 14, 1933
Country : United States of America
Sign : Pisces
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Job :musicians
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1970
Suffered a brain aneurysm in the 1970s. As a result, he can no longer play the trumpet; doing so could dislodge the chip in his brain.1974
Father, with Peggy Lipton, of actresses Kidada Jones (born 1974) and Rashida Jones (born 1975).1988
Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1988.1991
His production company, partnered with former news executive David Saltzman, also produces "Jenny Jones" , and "MADtv" .1991
His production company, partnered with former news executive David Salzman, also produces "Jenny Jones" (1991) and "MADtv" (1995).1993
Lived with Nastassja Kinski. 1 daughter, Kenya Julia Miambi Sarah Jones (b.1993). 1993
Lived with Nastassja Kinski. 1 daughter, Kenya Julia Miambi Sarah Jones (b.1993). [1991-1997]1994
Awarded the Polar Music Prize, the Royal Swedish Academy of Music Award, in 1994.1996
Chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world 2001
Quincy Jones received the John F. Kennedy Center Honors in 2001. He also produced and directed the "We Are the World" video in 1985 after the American Music Awards show.2001
Quincy Jones received the John F. Kennedy Center Honors in 2001. He also produced and directed the "We Are the World" video in 1985 after the American Music Awards show.2010
He was awarded the 2010 National Medal of Arts for his contributions to American music as a musician, composer, record producer, and arranger. He was an inventor of musical hybrids, he has mixed pop, soul, hip-hop, jazz, classical, African, and Brazilian music into many dazzling fusions, traversing virtually every medium, including records, live performances, movies, and television.
