Quincy Jones

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/quincy-jones

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1. When was Quincy Jones born?March 14, 1933
2. Where was Quincy Jones born?Chicago, Illinois, USA
3. What is the career span?Over seven decades, from the 1950s to the 2020s
4. Who is Quincy Jones?Quincy Jones is a music wizard, composer, producer, and humanitarian. He helped make famous songs for Michael Jackson and wrote music for movies.
5. What famous albums did he produce for Michael Jackson?He produced the albums Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad. Thriller became the best‑selling album of all time.

Record Producer: A professional who supervises and manages the recording of an artist's music, guiding creative and technical aspects.
Composer: An individual who creates original musical compositions, often for specific mediums like film, television, or concert performance.
Arranger: A musician who adapts an existing musical composition for a particular ensemble or performance context, specifying instrumentation and stylistic elements.
Grammy Awards: Annual awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize outstanding achievements in the music industry.