Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

Sound
Born 1933-03-14 - Died 2024-11-03Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

Quincy Delight Jones Jr. (March 14, 1933 – November 3, 2024) was an American record producer, musician, songwriter, composer, arranger, and film and television producer. His career spans 70 years in the entertainment industry with a record of 80 Grammy Award nominations, 28 Grammys, and a Grammy Legend Award in 1992. Jones came to prominence in the 1950s as a jazz arranger and conductor before working on pop music and film scores. He moved easily between musical genres, producing Lesley Gore's major pop hits of the early 1960s (including "It's My Party") and serving as an arranger and conductor for several collaborations between the jazz artists Frank Sinatra and Count Basie in the same time period. In 1968, Jones became the first African American to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "The Eyes of Love" from the film Banning. Jones was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score for his work on the 1967 film In Cold Blood, making him the first African American to be nominated twice in the same year. Jones produced three of popstar Michael Jackson's most successful albums: Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), and Bad (1987). In 1985, Jones produced and conducted the charity song "We Are the World", which raised funds for victims of famine in Ethiopia. In 1971, Jones became the first African American to be the musical director and conductor of the Academy Awards. In 1995, he was the first African American to receive the academy's Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. He is tied with sound designer Willie D. Burton as the second most Oscar-nominated African American, with seven nominations each. In 2013, Jones was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as the winner, alongside Lou Adler, of the Ahmet Ertegun Award. He was named one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century by Time.

Movies (116)

Austin Powers in Goldmember
6.0

Austin Powers in Goldmember

2002Movie6.0
Ennio
8.3

Ennio

2022Movie8.3
Fantasia 2000
7.0

Fantasia 2000

2000Movie7.0
The Greatest Night in Pop
7.9

The Greatest Night in Pop

2024Movie7.9
The Wiz
6.2

The Wiz

1978Movie6.2
Sidney
7.0

Sidney

2022Movie7.0
Michael Jackson: A Life in Music

Michael Jackson: A Life in Music

2026Movie
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
8.0

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

2001Movie8.0
Quincy Jones, Music Man
9.0

Quincy Jones, Music Man

2025Movie9.0
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
7.1

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

2013Movie7.1
Sandy Wexler
5.5

Sandy Wexler

2017Movie5.5
Score: A Film Music Documentary
7.2

Score: A Film Music Documentary

2017Movie7.2
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
7.1

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

2019Movie7.1
Diane Warren: Relentless
5.6

Diane Warren: Relentless

2025Movie5.6
The N Word
7.2

The N Word

2006Movie7.2
Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy
7.7

Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy

2021Movie7.7
Frank Sinatra Memorial

Frank Sinatra Memorial

2000Movie
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
8.2

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2022Movie8.2
The Earth Day Special
6.1

The Earth Day Special

1990Movie6.1
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
8.3

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

1985Movie8.3
Michael Jackson: Number Ones
7.9

Michael Jackson: Number Ones

2003Movie7.9
Thriller 40
8.7

Thriller 40

2023Movie8.7
Quincy
7.3

Quincy

2018Movie7.3
It's Black Entertainment
8.7

It's Black Entertainment

2002Movie8.7
Survivor's Guide to Prison
6.4

Survivor's Guide to Prison

2018Movie6.4
Jay Sebring… Cutting to the Truth
7.5

Jay Sebring… Cutting to the Truth

2020Movie7.5
The Groove Under the Groove
8.0

The Groove Under the Groove

2026Movie8.0
Unbanned: The Legend of AJ1
6.5

Unbanned: The Legend of AJ1

2018Movie6.5
Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary
7.2

Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary

1986Movie7.2
Brando
6.8

Brando

2007Movie6.8
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
7.0

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall

2016Movie7.0
An All-Star Celebration Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

An All-Star Celebration Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

1986Movie
Davi's Way

Davi's Way

2018Movie
Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert
9.3

Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert

2015Movie9.3
The Black Godfather
6.6

The Black Godfather

2019Movie6.6
The Jazz Baroness

The Jazz Baroness

2009Movie
Anouk Aimée, la beauté du geste
7.0

Anouk Aimée, la beauté du geste

2012Movie7.0
Oprah & The Color Purple Journey
3.3

Oprah & The Color Purple Journey

2023Movie3.3
Benny Carter: Symphony in Riffs
9.0

Benny Carter: Symphony in Riffs

1990Movie9.0
Devil's Pie: D'Angelo
10.0

Devil's Pie: D'Angelo

2019Movie10.0
Ronnie's
7.0

Ronnie's

2020Movie7.0
Paul Simon: Under African Skies
7.1

Paul Simon: Under African Skies

2012Movie7.1
Rising Above the Blues: The Story of Jimmy Scott

Rising Above the Blues: The Story of Jimmy Scott

2012Movie
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
7.6

Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues

1988Movie7.6
Kareem: Minority of One
7.2

Kareem: Minority of One

2015Movie7.2
Henry Mancini: 100 at the Hollywood Bowl

Henry Mancini: 100 at the Hollywood Bowl

2024Movie
Lill-Babs 40 år som artist

Lill-Babs 40 år som artist

1994Movie
Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light
6.7

Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

2000Movie6.7
King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones

King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones

2024Movie
Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones
7.0

Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones

2018Movie7.0
Michael Jackson: The One
8.0

Michael Jackson: The One

2004Movie8.0
Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones
8.0

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

1990Movie8.0
Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth
6.3

Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth

2017Movie6.3
I Love Quincy

I Love Quincy

1984Movie
The Cosby Show: A Look Back
7.8

The Cosby Show: A Look Back

2002Movie7.8
The Weeknd: 103.5 Dawn FM
8.0

The Weeknd: 103.5 Dawn FM

2022Movie8.0
Jacob Collier: In the Room Where It Happens
5.0

Jacob Collier: In the Room Where It Happens

2022Movie5.0
New Order Story
7.2

New Order Story

1993Movie7.2
They All Came Out to Montreux
7.0

They All Came Out to Montreux

2023Movie7.0
Live and Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection
7.8

Live and Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection

2003Movie7.8
David Foster: Off the Record
7.0

David Foster: Off the Record

2019Movie7.0
Diana

Diana

1981Movie
Intimate Portrait: Natalie Cole
6.0

Intimate Portrait: Natalie Cole

1999Movie6.0
Herb Alpert Is...
7.6

Herb Alpert Is...

2020Movie7.6
The World of Nat King Cole

The World of Nat King Cole

2004Movie
Kylie Minogue V The Bee Gees

Kylie Minogue V The Bee Gees

2022Movie
Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
6.5

Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over

2021Movie6.5
You Don't Own Me

You Don't Own Me

2021Movie
I Go Back Home - Jimmy Scott

I Go Back Home - Jimmy Scott

2016Movie
Once Upon a Time Michel Legrand
6.7

Once Upon a Time Michel Legrand

2024Movie6.7
Q: The Man
7.8

Q: The Man

2009Movie7.8
Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres
7.3

Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres

2021Movie7.3
Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
10.0

Quincy Jones: In the Pocket

2001Movie10.0
More Than Jazz

More Than Jazz

2016Movie
Celia: The Queen

Celia: The Queen

2008Movie
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
6.9

ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

2019Movie6.9
A Great Day in Harlem
6.6

A Great Day in Harlem

1994Movie6.6
Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years

Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years

1998Movie
The Real Malcolm X
8.0

The Real Malcolm X

1992Movie8.0
Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me
6.9

Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me

2017Movie6.9
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
7.4

Genius. A Night for Ray Charles

2004Movie7.4
Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love
9.0

Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love

2013Movie9.0
Letter to the President
5.0

Letter to the President

2005Movie5.0
The Phil Collins Big Band - Live at Montreux 1996
8.0

The Phil Collins Big Band - Live at Montreux 1996

1996Movie8.0
Quincy Jones : 75th Birthday Celebration Live at Montreux
6.2

Quincy Jones : 75th Birthday Celebration Live at Montreux

2008Movie6.2
The Jackson Family Honors
8.0

The Jackson Family Honors

1994Movie8.0
Frank Sinatra Spectacular
9.0

Frank Sinatra Spectacular

1965Movie9.0
It Must Schwing: The Blue Note Story
8.1

It Must Schwing: The Blue Note Story

2018Movie8.1
Creating Ragtime

Creating Ragtime

1998Movie
Quincy Jones: A Musical Celebration in Paris
8.7

Quincy Jones: A Musical Celebration in Paris

2019Movie8.7
We Are Universal

We Are Universal

1971Movie
Wiz on Down the Road
7.5

Wiz on Down the Road

1978Movie7.5
The Unforgettable Nat King Cole

The Unforgettable Nat King Cole

1989Movie
The Jazz Ambassadors
7.0

The Jazz Ambassadors

2018Movie7.0
Wheedle's Groove

Wheedle's Groove

2009Movie
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

2023Movie
Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp
6.2

Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp

2012Movie6.2
King: Man of Peace in a Time of War
8.5

King: Man of Peace in a Time of War

2007Movie8.5
The Distortion of Sound
7.5

The Distortion of Sound

2014Movie7.5
Experience Montreux

Experience Montreux

2013Movie
Quincy Jones & Friends - Live at Jazz Open Stuttgart

Quincy Jones & Friends - Live at Jazz Open Stuttgart

2017Movie
Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar
8.0

Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

1995Movie8.0
Jazz Open Stuttgart 2017 - Festival of World Stars and Child Prodigies

Jazz Open Stuttgart 2017 - Festival of World Stars and Child Prodigies

2017Movie
Montreux Jazz Festival 2013 - Remember Claude Nobs

Montreux Jazz Festival 2013 - Remember Claude Nobs

2019Movie
Quincy Jones: Breaking New Sound

Quincy Jones: Breaking New Sound

2008Movie
Tony Bennett: Forget Me Not
10.0

Tony Bennett: Forget Me Not

2022Movie10.0
Miles Davis with Quincy Jones and the Gil Evans Orchestra Live at Montreux 1991
4.2

Miles Davis with Quincy Jones and the Gil Evans Orchestra Live at Montreux 1991

2013Movie4.2
Quincy Jones: 50 Years in Music - Live at Montreux

Quincy Jones: 50 Years in Music - Live at Montreux

1996Movie
Lesley Gore: It's Her Party

Lesley Gore: It's Her Party

2001Movie
Prince: Musical Portrait

Prince: Musical Portrait

1989Movie
Lady Be Good: Instrumental Women In Jazz

Lady Be Good: Instrumental Women In Jazz

2008Movie
Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes
7.0

Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes

2020Movie7.0
Jazz Icons - Quincy Jones Live in '60
8.0

Jazz Icons - Quincy Jones Live in '60

2006Movie8.0
An Evening with Quincy Jones

An Evening with Quincy Jones

2008Movie
Wayne Shorter: Live at Montreux 1996
10.0

Wayne Shorter: Live at Montreux 1996

1996Movie10.0
Don Lewis and The Live Electronic Orchestra

Don Lewis and The Live Electronic Orchestra

2024Movie

TV Shows (28)

Saturday Night Live
6.9

Saturday Night Live

1975Series6.9
The Colbert Report
7.0

The Colbert Report

2005Series7.0
Sacrée soirée
5.7

Sacrée soirée

1987Series5.7
Ironside
6.8

Ironside

1967Series6.8
Great Performances
6.1

Great Performances

1971Series6.1
The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer
3.8

The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer

2005Series3.8
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
5.6

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003Series5.6
The Boondocks
8.3

The Boondocks

2005Series8.3
The One Show
4.4

The One Show

2006Series4.4
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
7.9

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

1990Series7.9
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
6.1

Carpool Karaoke: The Series

2017Series6.1
Best Week Ever
5.9

Best Week Ever

2004Series5.9
The Oscars
7.0

The Oscars

1953Series7.0
Steve
6.0

Steve

2017Series6.0
Empreintes

Empreintes

2007Series
Life Goes On
6.8

Life Goes On

1989Series6.8
Titel, Thesen, Temperamente
6.5

Titel, Thesen, Temperamente

1967Series6.5
Sternstunde Kunst

Sternstunde Kunst

1998Series
Classic Albums
7.7

Classic Albums

1997Series7.7
The Kennedy Center Honors
7.4

The Kennedy Center Honors

1978Series7.4
Soundbreaking
7.8

Soundbreaking

2016Series7.8
Legends
5.0

Legends

2006Series5.0
Sherman's Showcase
10.0

Sherman's Showcase

2019Series10.0
America Beyond the Color Line
7.5

America Beyond the Color Line

2004Series7.5
MADtv
7.1

MADtv

1995Series7.1
Science Fiction Film Awards

Science Fiction Film Awards

Series
Big World Cafe

Big World Cafe

1989Series
Quincy Jones: The Many Lives of Q

Quincy Jones: The Many Lives of Q

2008Series