‘Each time there was a step change in musical route, he was concerned’
Quincy feels as if he’s been in my life ever since I first bought curious about music within the 70s. Each time there was a step change in musical route, he was concerned. I keep in mind shopping for the Thriller album and enjoying it continuous, such was its influence on me. His greatness will dwell in all of the recordings he was concerned with, from huge bands and Sinatra to the brand new acts he mentored. Goodbye Q and thanks. You have been the soundtrack to my rising up and I’ll always remember you. Andy Mackenzie, 61, inventive director in promoting, Ashford, Middlesex
‘Sinatra on the Sands is irreplaceable’
Anybody who can hearken to Eyes of Love from Quincy’s 1973 You’ve Acquired it Dangerous Lady album and never carry it with her or him for the remainder of their life is incapable of affection. Summer time within the Metropolis on the identical album is one or two microns behind Eyes. And the album Sinatra on the Sands is irreplaceable. SW Barnes, Arkansas, US
‘He was a welcoming man with no airs’
I labored in hospitality for 12 years and Quincy Jones was a visitor of Alex Haley at Membership LeConte, a non-public eating membership in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1982. I used to be Quincy’s ground captain and chatted through the night; it was my job to ensure his and the opposite friends’ wants have been met throughout their eating expertise. Quincy was uncertain about an entree and I launched him to duckling Chambord. He was a really heat, welcoming man with no airs – very variety and charming. He delighted all at his desk regardless of the presence of his wonderful host. Eric Taylor, 75, retired, Mims, Florida, US
‘He had lovely handwriting and was very gracious’
A splendidly proficient musician, producer and arranger, and a giant musical presence in my life from across the mid-70s, after I heard his album You’ve Acquired it Dangerous Lady. I met Quincy in 2009 in Cardiff, when he was made a fellow of the Royal Welsh Faculty of Music and Drama. It was additionally my daughter’s commencement ceremony and he or she went on to a profession in theatre stage administration. I thanked him for his music and requested him to signal a commencement programme for my daughter. He had lovely handwriting and was very gracious to his admirers. A pleasant reminiscence of a really proficient humanitarian. Andrew, North Devon
‘His music is profound, advanced, intelligent, inventive and playful’
I named my son after the good Quincy Jones. Once we requested our residence start midwife about cool women and boys’ names, she stated she preferred ones beginning with the letter Q. I instantly stated, “Ah, Quincy, like Quincy Jones” and that was it! He’s now 17 and fairly a musician. For me, Quincy Jones’s title is music. His productions are profound, advanced, intelligent, inventive, extraordinarily playful, out of this world, everlasting – as are his smile, his twinkly eyes, and the numerous, many connections he made. An inspiration and pleasure past measure. Brigitte Lauper Tisch, Waiheke Island, New Zealand
‘Only a few persons are proficient in so many genres’
QJ is one among my all-time heroes. There are only a few individuals who may be so proficient and on the high of their recreation in so many genres, together with jazz, pop, movie scores and TV and movie manufacturing. He was additionally extremely good-looking and a stunning soul. There are occasions when somebody well-known dies and it actually impacts you. QJ’s passing is that this time for me. What a tremendous human we now have misplaced. Louise, Canada
‘Chump Change was my first window into Quincy’s musical mind’
I named my son Quinn after Quincy Jones. The monitor Chump Change is for ever tied to the Dutch sports activities radio present Langs de lijn, because the programme’s jingle. That jingle began being utilized in 1974 and nonetheless is to at the present time. Chump Change was my first window into Quincy’s musical mind. I additionally met him at Paisley Park, Prince’s home in Minnesota, shortly after Prince’s passing. We chatted a lot of instances that night time … magical. Cor, Canada
‘He created musical magic’
The primary track I ever heard from Q was Activate the Motion from his 1981 The Dude album, which got here on the radio after I was 12 years previous. For the reason that track was clearly sung by a lady (Patti Austin as I came upon later) I assumed Quincy should be a lady. It wasn’t till I purchased the album I realised how fallacious I used to be – however the entire concept of a producer inviting nice singers to sing on his albums was new to me. Quincy created musical magic and set the usual by which I measure all different music. Harry, Amsterdam
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