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BIO:
An impresario in the broadest and most creative sense of the word, Quincy Jones has succeeded in almost every segment of the media and entertainment industry. Music: Has been nominated for a record 79 Grammys and won more Grammys than any living musician (27). Produced the best-selling album of all-time (Michael Jackson’s Thriller) & the best-selling single of all-time (We Are the World). Produced, composed, conducted, arranged or performed on more than 400 albums. Film: Produced The Color Purple (discovering Oprah Winfrey), which was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and grossed nearly a quarter-billion dollars. Has scored more than 35 feature films and been nominated for 7 Oscars including winning the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian award at the 1995 Academy Awards. He is the only African-American producer to be nominated for Best Picture and was the first black conductor of the awards. Television: Produced the highly successful Fresh Prince of Bel Air (discovering Will Smith); Fox’s In the House, and MadTV—which did 14 seasons on Fox. Was the first black conductor of the Academy Awards in 1971 and produced the 1996 Academy Awards. Won an Emmy for his score on the miniseries Roots– the most successful TV miniseries in history. Broadway: Produces The Color Purple currently in 27 cities and nominated for 11 Tony Awards Print: Founder of Vibe Magazine—the #1 magazine targeting the urban youth demographic Radio: Founding board member of Premier Radio Networks, and a former owner of WATL and WNOL.

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Henry Mancini Family Celebrates Late Composer's 100th Birthday with Tribute Album Photo Henry Mancini Family Celebrates Late Composer's 100th Birthday with Tribute Album
by Josh Sharpe - April 16, 2024

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...

The Weeknd Shares New 'Dawn FM' Album Tracklist Featuinrg Jim Carey, Lil Wayne & More Photo The Weeknd Shares New 'Dawn FM' Album Tracklist Featuinrg Jim Carey, Lil Wayne & More
by Michael Major - January 05, 2022

The 'Blinding Lights' singer announced the new LP in a new album trailer. The new album is set to include Jim Carrey, Quincy Jones, Tyler, the Creator, Lil Wayne, and Oneothrix Point Never. Check out the full track list below and watch a new video preview for the album's visuals. Watch the new previ...

The Weeknd to Drop New Album 'Dawn FM' Friday Photo The Weeknd to Drop New Album 'Dawn FM' Friday
by Michael Major - January 03, 2022

The Weeknd has announced a surprise drop of his new album, 'Dawn FM.' The new album is set to include Jim Carrey, Quincy Jones, Tyler, the Creator, Lil Wayne, and Oneothrix Point Never. The 'Blinding Lights' singer announced the new LP in a new album trailer. Watch the visual now!...

Quincy Jones' Qwest TV and Plex Bring High-Caliber Music Channels to Every Device for Photo Quincy Jones' Qwest TV and Plex Bring High-Caliber Music Channels to Every Device for Free
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 30, 2021

Qwest TV’s linear channels show how artistry, not genres or geography, can guide music enjoyment. They regularly present incandescent concerts by popular artists, back to back with groundbreaking moments in musical history....

Arthur Moon Releases New Experimental Pop Track Photo Arthur Moon Releases New Experimental Pop Track
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 23, 2021

'The crooked, looping melody that works as the engine of this song was something I stumbled across one day when I was trying to take a break from synths and electronic sounds,”explains Lora-Faye....

HBO Premieres New Documentary FANDANGO AT THE WALL - A Documentary Film Photo HBO Premieres New Documentary FANDANGO AT THE WALL - A Documentary Film
by A.A. Cristi - December 16, 2020

HBO will premiere the feature music documentary FANDANGO AT THE WALL on Friday, September 25 (8:00-9:32 P.m. ET/PT)....

Jacob Collier Shares 'Human Nature' Cover Photo Jacob Collier Shares 'Human Nature' Cover
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 10, 2020

Before the days of quarantine, Jammcard’s JammJam live events hosted some of the nation’s most impactful musicians for incredible nights of unfiltered, collaborative raw convergence....

Quincy Jones' Qwest TV To Hold Virtual Press Conference, November 3 Photo Quincy Jones' Qwest TV To Hold Virtual Press Conference, November 3
by A.A. Cristi - October 20, 2020

Qwest TV, Quincy Jones' video-on-demand service featuring jazz, funk, soul and world music, is announcing a worldwide press conference to be held virtually on November 3....

VIDEO: Rashida Jones Talks About Growing Up With Michael Jackson on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE Photo VIDEO: Rashida Jones Talks About Growing Up With Michael Jackson on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Sarah Leiber - October 13, 2020

Rashida talks about her crazy childhood growing up around her dad Quincy Jones' huge celebrity friends, hanging out with Michael Jackson, being in quarantine with her son, working with Bill Murray on their new movie On the Rocks, learning to whistle for it, and she reveals why she couldn't watch the...

Terrace Martin Debuts New Album 'Gray Area Live at the JammJam' Photo Terrace Martin Debuts New Album 'Gray Area Live at the JammJam'
by Abigail Charpentier - January 31, 2020

Today, Grammy-nominated producer, singer-songwriter, musician Terrace Martin shares a brand new album, Terrace Martin's Gray Area - Live at the JammJam, with one of a kind live performances featuring an array of today's top stars in jazz, hip-hop and more, like Kamasi Washington, Ben Wendel, Ronald ...

DJ Khaled Tells CBS SUNDAY MORNING He's a 'Genius' Photo DJ Khaled Tells CBS SUNDAY MORNING He's a 'Genius'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 23, 2020

Pinpointing exactly what multi-talented Grammy nominee DJ Khaled does can be difficult because he does so many things....

ZAZ and Caravan Palace Highlight October Tour Dates Photo ZAZ and Caravan Palace Highlight October Tour Dates
by Abigail Charpentier - September 24, 2019

ZAZ recently released Effet Miroir [translation: Mirror Effect], a studio album comprised entirely of original songs. Combining elements of chanson, South American guitars, pop, salsa and rock, Effet Miroir is an album of hope that is testament to the beliefs of ZAZ, an internationally celebrated ar...

Recording Artist Zaz On Tour In North America Photo Recording Artist Zaz On Tour In North America
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2019

ZAZ has been compared to the likes of Edith Piaf, Yves Montand and Ella Fitzgerald and her signature voice is celebrated all over the world. Since the start of her career in 2010 with the seminal hit “Je veux” ZAZ has won a multitude of awards, including French and German Grammys, and has sold in ex...

ZAZ Announces North American Tour Photo ZAZ Announces North American Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 13, 2019

As part of her ongoing world tour, beloved French singer ZAZ today announced seven North American concert dates in October 2019....

John Scher/Metropolitan Entertainment PresentsZAZ On Tour in North America Photo John Scher/Metropolitan Entertainment PresentsZAZ On Tour in North America
by Tori Hartshorn - May 13, 2019

As part of her ongoing world tour, beloved French singer ZAZ today announced seven North American concert dates in October 2019....

French Singer ZAZ Headlines Town Hall on 4/22 Photo French Singer ZAZ Headlines Town Hall on 4/22
by Tori Hartshorn - February 20, 2019

French singer ZAZ recently released hew new album, Effet Miroir [translation: Mirror Effect], comprised entirely of original songs. Effet Miroir combines elements of chanson, South American guitars, pop, salsa and rock. It's an album of hope that is testament to the beliefs of ZAZ, an internationall...

BET Celebrates Quincy Jones with New Music Special Photo BET Celebrates Quincy Jones with New Music Special
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 27, 2018

BET Networks is set to premiere 'Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones,' a star-studded evening that celebrates the life and legacy of the icon. The special was taped in September at the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, and will premiere on BET Networks on Sunday, December 9, 201...

Watch Alfredo Rodríguez's Tiny Desk Concert Photo Watch Alfredo Rodríguez's Tiny Desk Concert
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 19, 2018

Alfredo Rodríguez, the prominent Cuban pianist and Quincy Jones mentee stopped by NPR Music's headquarters recently to perform a Tiny Desk Concert in support of his new album The Little Dream. Today Alfredo's Tiny Desk Concert had its worldwide release, watch what NPR Music calls, “Cuban pianist Alf...

VIDEO: Watch New Trailer For New CARPOOL KARAOKE: THE SERIES With The Lonely Island a Photo VIDEO: Watch New Trailer For New CARPOOL KARAOKE: THE SERIES With The Lonely Island and Weird Al
by Tori Hartshorn - October 18, 2018

The next episode of the Emmy-winning Carpool Karaoke debuting tomorrow will feature The Lonely Island and 'Weird Al" Yankovic....

Award-Winning Jazz Pianist and Composer Justin Kauflin On Tour Photo Award-Winning Jazz Pianist and Composer Justin Kauflin On Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - October 15, 2018

Critically acclaimed and award-winning jazz pianist and composer Justin Kauflin announces Fall and Winter Tour dates. He will be touring in support of his highly regarded release Coming Home produced by Quincy Jones and Derrick Hodge. Revive-Music hailed the new album “highly anticipated” and says t...

VIDEO: CARPOOL KARAOKE Returns in New Trailer from Apple TV Photo VIDEO: CARPOOL KARAOKE Returns in New Trailer from Apple TV
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 09, 2018

The Emmy-winning Carpool Karaoke is returning for another star-studded season of sing-along hilarity, and will be available for free on the Apple TV app starting Friday, Oct. 12 at 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT. Fans can watch a new episode every Friday on the Apple TV app on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV at a...

ZAZ Announces Headlining Performance at New York's Town Hall Photo ZAZ Announces Headlining Performance at New York's Town Hall
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 18, 2018

The #1 French singer in the world, ZAZ, announces a headlining performance at New York's legendary Town Hall on April 22, 2019. Tickets are $39, $59, $79 and $99 (plus applicable fees) and go on sale Friday, September 21st at 10AM via Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 1-800-...

Justin Kauflin Announces New Album COMING HOME Produced By Quincy Jones and Derrick H Photo Justin Kauflin Announces New Album COMING HOME Produced By Quincy Jones and Derrick Hodge
by Tori Hartshorn - August 17, 2018

Justin Kauflin Announces New Album 'Coming Home' Produced By Quincy Jones and Derrick Hodge...

Paul Weller Celebrates 60th Birthday With New Single ASPECTS On Parlophone/Warner Bro Photo Paul Weller Celebrates 60th Birthday With New Single ASPECTS On Parlophone/Warner Bros. Records
by Macon Prickett - May 25, 2018

Today, Paul Weller celebrates his 60th birthday and to mark this momentous occasion, he has a special treat in store for his fans with the release of a brand new recording titled “Aspects.” This marks the first new music release from Weller since 2017's internationally acclaimed album A Kind Revolut...

Yamaha Adds Legendary Jazz Pianist Monty Alexander to its Artist Roster Photo Yamaha Adds Legendary Jazz Pianist Monty Alexander to its Artist Roster
by Robert Diamond - April 09, 2018

Yamaha Artist Services New York today announced that Monty Alexander, one of the all-time greatest jazz pianists, has joined the company's impressive roster of artists. 'As a longtime fan of Monty Alexander, I am delighted to officially welcome him to our family of Yamaha Artists,' said Bonnie Barre...












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