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Quincy Jones is a legendary musician, composer, and producer who has had a significant impact on the music industry for over six decades. Born in Chicago in 1933, Jones began his career as a jazz trumpeter and quickly established himself as a talented musician. He went on to become a prolific composer and arranger, working with some of the biggest names in music.
Jones got his start in the music industry in the 1950s, working as a trumpet player and arranger with the likes of Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie. In the early 1960s, he moved to Paris and began working as a composer and arranger for film and television. It was during this time that he first worked with legendary French singer and songwriter Jacques Brel, with whom he would go on to collaborate on several projects.
In the mid-1960s, Jones returned to the United States and began working with some of the biggest names in music. He arranged and conducted Frank Sinatra's classic album "Sinatra at the Sands" and went on to work with the singer on several other projects. He also worked with Michael Jackson, producing his hit albums "Off the Wall," "Thriller," and "Bad."
Jones has won numerous awards and honors for his work in the music industry. He has been nominated for 80 Grammy Awards and has won 28, making him one of the most successful Grammy Award winners of all time. He has also won an Emmy Award, seven Academy Award nominations, and a Tony Award nomination for his work on the Broadway musical "The Color Purple."
In addition to his work in music, Jones has been involved in a number of philanthropic and humanitarian efforts. He was one of the co-founders of the We Are the World Foundation, which raised millions of dollars for famine relief in Africa. He has also been involved in efforts to promote education and cultural exchange, and has served as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.
Jones' most recent work includes producing the soundtrack for the Netflix series "The Get Down," which explores the birth of hip-hop in the South Bronx in the late 1970s. He also released a documentary about his life and career, titled "Quincy," which premiered on Netflix in 2018. At the age of 88, Jones continues to be an influential figure in the music industry and a respected voice on social and political issues.

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Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Musical

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Henry Mancini Family Celebrates Late Composer's 100th Birthday with Tribute Album


The Henry Mancini family continues to celebrate what would have been the late legendary composer’s 100th birthday with the announcement of The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions – Henry Has Company. The album is the latest installment in what will be a year-long endeavor honoring the 20-time GRAMMY® and 4-time Academy Award winner whose centennial is being celebrated on April 16th. The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions – Henry Has Company will be available June 21st via Primary Wave, and the first single, “Peter Gunn,” featuring Quincy Jones, John Williams, Herbie Hancock, and Arturo Sandoval, is out now. Listen to the song here!

MJ THE MUSICAL To Have St. Louis Debut, Beginning In May!


Experience the St. Louis debut of MJ at the Fabulous Fox Theatre from May 28 to June 9.

Video: MJ's Devin Bowles Sings National Anthem At Colorado Rockies Game


Watch as Devin Bowles from the Tony award-winning musical MJ sings national anthem at the April 10th Colorado Rockies game. Bowled plays Joe Jackson on the national tour.

Interview: Chris Pinella Performs SINATRA AT THE SANDS


On May 14, 1998, Chris Pinnella was in his living room -- a 13-year-old boy -- when the death of Frank Sinatra, 82, was plastered all over the news. This was the same living room in the same beachfront home in Manasquan, New Jersey where Pinnella would watch his great-grandpa play the Chairman of the Board’s most heart-capturing hits on mandolin guitar in 1989 when he was only 4 years old: “Fly Me To the Moon,” “The Summer Wind.” 

LA Phil Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel to Receive UCLA Medal


LA Phil Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel will receive the UCLA Medal. Learn more about Dudamel.

THE COLOR PURPLE Director Blitz Bazawule to Direct Upcoming BLACK SAMURAI


Fresh off the heals of his 2023 musical hit The Color Purple, director Blitz Bazawule has found his next project. According to Variety, the director will be working with Warner Bros. on a new take on the story of Yasuke, the 16th century African warrior. In addition to Warner Bros, three other studios were also interested in the project, resulting in a bidding war.

Drummer and Composer Larnell Lewis Releases New Recording 'SLICE OF LIFE'


Drummer and Composer Larnell Lewis has released a new recording 'SLICE OF LIFE,' out now.

Take 6 and VoiceJam To Perform Live At Walton Arts Center This Month


Experience an unforgettable weekend of a cappella music at the Walton Arts Center on April 12-13, 2024. Don't miss this aca-amazing event featuring top-notch performances.

The Adelphi Orchestra Presents COMPLEXITY & SIMPLICITY With SoHyun Ko


Join the Adelphi Orchestra for their 70th season with 'COMPLEXITY & SIMPLICITY', conducted by Maestro Kyunghun Kim.

Matthew Jordan Smith Honors The Late Aretha Franklin With New Coffee Table Book


Celebrity photographer Matthew Jordan Smith releases ARETHA COOL: THE INTIMATE PORTRAITS, a coffee table book honoring Aretha Franklin. The 256-page book showcases her musical genius and cultural influence from 2005 to 2018. The photographs illustrate the musical genius of The Queen of Soul.

Chris Pinnella Will Perform SINATRA AT THE SANDS at Axelrod PAC


 Take a journey back to 1966 with vocal powerhouse Chris Pinnella as he performs the iconic “Sinatra at the Sands” album in its entirety, backed by a 14-piece big band. The performance will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center.

Review: MJ - THE MUSICAL Moonwalks Into OC's Segerstrom Center


An overall resounding triumph despite its insistence on side-stepping some of the more salacious scandals associated with its subject, pop star Michael Jackson—MJ - THE MUSICAL is a genuinely entertaining and nostalgic show that purposely aims to celebrate the creative, if misunderstood genius behind some of the biggest hits in pop music history.

Catapult Opera Performs American Premiere of LA VILLE MORTE


Catapult Opera's production of Nadia Boulanger's La Ville Morte will mark the first time New York audiences will get to experience her sole opera.

Tickets On Sale Now For MJ THE MUSICAL At Broadway Grand Rapids


Broadway Grand Rapids has announced that tickets are now on sale for MJ, the much-anticipated musical tribute to the King of Pop.

Halle Bailey Drops New Single 'In Your Hands'


Discover Halle Bailey's latest release, an unforgettable love song titled IN YOUR HANDS. This captivating new track is accompanied by a stunning music video, showcasing Bailey's undeniable talent. “In Your Hands,” produced by Grammy nominated producer DemJointz, a gorgeous love song about the battle for once-in-a-lifetime love.

Tickets For MJ in Cleveland Go On Sale Today


Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ, at Playhouse Square, will go on sale starting Friday, March 15 at 10:00 a.m. 

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 14, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Interview: Joshua Henry at Southern Theater


“The idea of sharing music, especially my personal, original music and music from the icons of soul is especially gratifying. I love that feeling because this is from the heart; it was born from the heart of the soul.”

Stage Aurora to Present THE COLOR PURPLE Benefit Concert in April


Stage Aurora Theatrical Company will present The Color Purple: A Benefit Performance. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Commissioned For First Time �¿Headlining Performance at Carnegie Hall in April


Renowned pianist Cyrus Chestnut is set to deliver his first-ever headlining performance at Carnegie Hall on April 19th, featuring a full orchestra.

Quincy Jones FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Quincy Jones been nominated for?

Quincy Jones has been nominated for the Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Musical for "The Color Purple" and Best Musical for "The Color Purple."

What awards has Quincy Jones won?

Quincy Jones has won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical for The Color Purple.

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