Most of all, he was our friend.
All of us who were lucky enough to be in his circle were given nicknames by Q.
He never called me by my first name again.
Quincy Jones (2018)Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
He was deeply committed to family.
Everyone close to him felt special and blessed just to listen and learn and laugh.
We will miss him, but there is so much of him surrounding us to keep him close.
The worlds beloved Q … My life changed forever for the better after meeting him.
I had never experienced, nor have since, anyone whos heart was so filled with love.
He was the Light.
No shadows, the media mogul shared in part.
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He pointed me toward the greatest parts of myself.
He checked me when he needed to.
He let me use his wings until mine were strong enough to fly.
Forever inspired by the incomparable Quincy Jones.
He was a wonderful and unique human being, lucky to have known him.
My Celestial twin Quincy was a titan in the musical world.
He was a wonderful and unique human being, lucky to have known him.
But it is as a friend I would like to remember him.
As an activist, Quincy Jones championed civil and human rights.
He brought together artists who wanted to unite their voices to drive change.
I will always remember his generosity of spirit, his selfless support, and his deep kindness.
Our world has lost a giant.
But in his melodies, and in the lives he touched, Quincys legacy will live on forever.
Today, Doug and I are praying for the Jones family and all those who loved him.
His Democratic White House predecessor also chimed in:
For decades, Quincy Jones was music.
Philly I replied, his eyes twinkled and he talked about the Uptown Theater.
I was so thrilled to meet Mr. American Music himself.
I literally kneeled because he was a King.
Thank you Mr. Quincy Jones for giving us all the sound.
Jones was a producer on the modern version alongside the likes of the first films star Oprah Winfrey.
What this man means to me goes extremely deep.
What an expression of authenticity.
I am humbled that I was given the gift of your openness and friendship.
I am still processing… My deepest condolences and respects to the Jones family.
Every day, you inspire us to pursue excellence.
Thank you for your greatness!
I love and appreciate you!
Playwright Jeremy O. Harris wrote: What couldnt he do?
His contributions to American culture were limitless.
First black person nominated for an Oscar for best score.
First black person nominated later twice in the same year.
The producer of inarguably the biggest albums of the 20th century.
Father to some of pretty incredibly talented children as well and godfather to musicians around the world.
You gave me opportunities and shared wisdom.
Music would not be music without you.
My condolences to the entire family.
Rest in the sweetest music eternally.
As a kid his major influence for me was the soundtrack to the Italian Job.
YesThe Self Preservation Societywas penned by him.
Thank you Maestro you changed the World.
The original music sheet and lyrics still hang at Sanctuary Mandela in Johannesburg.
Singh had met Jones whilst making anti-apartheid films in the 1980s.
We have lost a giant, a friend and an exceptional human being.
His creative genius, commitment and contribution to our industry is unparalleled.
He also produced two more of Jacksons bestselling albums,Off the WallandBad.
Jones later produced what was to become the singers final album,L.A.
Is My Lady, in 1984.
