Quincy Jones Revolutionizing American Music
Jones, who passed away at 91, broke down barriers, bridged cultures, and celebrated joy. As a producer, he inspired creativity in his musicians and vocalists
I have this book called The Complete Quincy Jones from 2008. It’s one of those oversized coffee table books that’s so packed with ephemera it practically overflows with photos, letters, sheet music, newspaper clippings, and even report cards. It’s the kind of book you need a strategy just to get home—it’s not light reading. Some of the items are glued to the pages, making it feel like Jones, who passed away on Sunday, put it all together just for me. Of course, my name isn’t anywhere near the glowing “thank you” note addressed to Oprah Winfrey, but still, it feels personal.
One of the unglued articles, a piece from the 1989 International Herald Tribune, now serves as a bookmark. The headline reads, a bit awkwardly: “Quincy Jones: Black Music’s Bernstein.”
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