THE MUSIC OF OUR LIVES
Q , The Autobiography of Quincy Jones is a Rich, Rewarding Read
“Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old shared a little of what he is good at doing.” ~Quincy Jones
In 1980, on his 47th birthday, Quincy Jones was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1500 Vine Street. The surprise here is that 30 years later, with a record 80 Grammy nominations and 28 Grammys he was still not entirely a household name. What’s with that?
When Michael Jackson’s Thriller hit the scene, it might have been Jackson’s name on the marquee, but without doubt Quincy Jones, his producer/arranger, helped put him there. In fact, his whole career has been one of cheerfully adjusting the spotlights that shone on other performers, to put them in their best light.
We all remember the charity performance of superstars assembled for “We Are The World”, but few recall that it was Quincy Jones who produced and arranged the assemblage of superegos, and made it work. Who among us does not recall the shocking film In Cold Blood, yet few know that Jones produced the score that set the tone.
