Colman Domingo, Caine, David Guetta and Victoria Monét had been among the many outstanding Hollywood figures to pay tribute to Quincy Jones following information of his dying early Monday.
Jones died Sunday evening at his residence within the Bel Air part of Los Angeles, surrounded by his household.
An enormous within the music trade, Jones had an exceptional profession that spanned greater than 60 years. He produced Michael Jackson’s best-selling albums Off the Wall, Thriller and Dangerous; helmed the historic recording periods for the 1985 charity single “We Are the World,” the best-selling single of all time; and produced Lesley Gore’s 1963 chart-topping hit “It’s My Celebration.”
Jones obtained the Movement Image Academy’s Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 1995, an honorary Oscar in 2024 and the Grammy Legend Award in 1991 and reeled in 28 Grammys from an all-time greatest 80 nominations.
Clive Davis stated in a press release despatched to The Hollywood Reporter, “Quincy Jones was a real large of music. Whether or not it was jazz, pop, r&b or rock, no style of music escaped his genius. Among the many greats he collaborated with had been Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Miles Davis, Depend Basie, Ray Charles and Lesley Gore. Say ‘We Are The World’ and say ‘The Shade Purple’ and also you’ll perceive the vary of his music. He was the last word music renaissance man and a real inspiration to all of us in music.”
Oscar-winning actor Caine, Jones’ longtime buddy and “celestial twin” posted on X (previously Twitter): “My Celestial twin Quincy was a titan within the musical world. He was a beautiful and distinctive human being, fortunate to have recognized him.”
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Monét tweeted: “💔💔💔💔💔 to certainly one of my largest inspirations! Quincy, I really like you a lot!!! Your legacy will reside on perpetually and ever 😢 Heaven positively bought an improve with you.”
Actor Domingo posted: “He requested, the place are you from? Philly I replied, his eyes twinkled and he talked concerning the Uptown Theater. I used to be so thrilled to fulfill Mr. American Music himself. I actually kneeled as a result of he was a King. Thanks Mr. Quincy Jones for giving us all of the sound.”
Reverend Al Sharpton posted: “I’m saddened to listen to concerning the passing of Quincy Jones. At this time, we keep in mind a real large — a cultural icon whose transformative affect will reside on🕊️”
The official BAFTA account posted: “We’re saddened to listen to that legendary musician and producer Quincy Jones has died aged 91. Alongside an illustrious profession in fashionable music, Jones additionally composed an enormous variety of movie soundtracks together with The Italian Job and turned his hand to producing for display screen with The Shade Purple and The Contemporary Prince of Bel Air.”
Learn on to see what else Hollywood is saying about Jones.
Director, screenwriter and producer Reginald Hudlin posted: “Quincy was a large inspiration for me in so some ways. He was a grasp craftsman who labored in so many genres of music, in addition to a producer in movie and tv. Once I grew to become the second Black particular person to provide the Oscar broadcast, he (the primary) known as and gave me fantastic recommendation. Capturing his friendship with Clarence Avant on movie in THE BLACK GODFATHER documentary was every thing to me. Blessings to his gifted, beautiful household.”
English musician Billy Bragg posted: “Quincy Jones produced a lot superb music throughout his lengthy profession, however I by no means knew he was liable for the soundtrack of The Italian Job! Right here’s an excellent instance of his genius manufacturing and association. So lengthy, sir.”
Jazz critic and music historian Ted Gioia posted: “RIP Quincy Jones, who leaves us at age 91. No musician of his technology moved so effortlessly and brilliantly between types and settings — collaborating with everybody from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson to Miles Davis. What a outstanding profession!”
South African singer and songwriter Woman Zamar posted: “quincy jones is among the most prolific musos of our time, a trailblazer and savant. he produced my favourite album of all time, thriller: such a tremendous physique of labor…a person we now get to rejoice on this unhappy time.”
Broadcaster Skip Bayless posted: “RIP Quincy Jones, star-making genius.”
Actor Colin Salmon posted: “Quincy Jones was a real musical Don, from Ray Charles, Sinatra, Michael Jackson; extra lately championing Jacob Collier and past. As a child his main affect for me was the soundtrack to The Italian Job. Sure the Self Preservation Society was penned by him. Thanks Maestro you modified the World. RIP”
Journalist Roland Martin posted: “Peace and like to one of many best ever. Quincy Jones is now an ancestor.”
Legendary French singer Line Renaud posted: “Quincy, my pricey Quincy, you too have joined the celebrities and this morning my coronary heart is heavy. With you, life swung, it jazzed, you had been pleasure and rhythm, you had been a genius!”
Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae posted: “I believed Quincy Jones was gonna reside perpetually 💔. What an unimaginable loss. RIP to the best to ever do it! 🕊️”
Actor Robert Davi posted: “Whereas I’m devastated that my buddy Quincy Jones has handed I consider his Genius , Coronary heart , Expertise , Inspiration , Assist , Encouragement , Love , Understanding , Kindness , Acceptance , Friendship. He gave to all ! Deepest Condolences to Household , Associates, Followers-Love you Q -RIP”
Musician turned political activist Peter Daou posted: “RIP Quincy Jones, the platinum normal of music manufacturing. Throughout all my years within the music enterprise, he was the function mannequin each producer seemed as much as.”
Glee star Kevin McHale posted: “The literal greatest to have ever finished it. Our lives can be worse off if Quincy Jones hadn’t existed. Thanks Quincy for making this world a happier, richer place.”
