Quincy Jones, producer of Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, among others, was buried in a private family ceremony
The body of Quincy Jones, the iconic producer who collaborated with artists such as Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, and Aretha Franklin, was buried in a “private ceremony,” with the presence of only a few family members and close friends.
Jones passed away on November 3, 2024, at the age of 91, at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles. In a statement sent to the Associated Press, his family reported that the “intimate ceremony included Quincy’s seven children, his brother, two sisters, and close relatives.”
Although they did not disclose the name of the cemetery where the ceremony took place, the family expressed deep gratitude for the messages of support and tributes from friends and fans around the world. They also mentioned that details about a future celebration of Quincy’s life would be shared soon.
Jones had an extraordinary career, being responsible for producing Michael Jackson’s most famous albums: “Off the Wall” (1979), “Thriller” (1982), and “Bad” (1987). He also led “We Are The World,” one of the biggest hits of the 1980s, written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie.
Born on March 14, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, Quincy had a difficult childhood and adolescence, but he found his true calling in music, leaving behind an immortal legacy. He was married three times and had seven children.
In addition to his immense success in music, Quincy also had a prominent career in film. He composed the soundtrack for the movie “The Italian Job” (2003), starring Michael Caine, produced “The Color Purple” (1985), a classic starring Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg, and was responsible for hiring Steven Spielberg as director.
On television, he was the producer of the famous series “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” starring Will Smith. With over 70 years of career, Quincy Jones won 28 Grammy Awards from 80 nominations, in addition to being named by Time magazine as one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century.
It is also important to highlight Quincy Jones’ solo albums, such as “Quincy’s Home Again” and “The Dude” (1981), among others.
