Quincy Jones Biography
Quincy Jones is best known as Record producer, Conductor, Arranger, Composer, Television Producer, Film Producer, Instrumentalist, Magazine founder, record company executive, humanitarian, and jazz trumpeter who has an estimated Net Worth of $500 Million. Influential record producer, arranger, and musician of many film scores, classic albums, and hit songs. He is perhaps best known for producing multiple albums by the great Michael Jackson, including 1982's Thriller and 1987's Bad. In 2013, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was born on March 14,1933, Chicago, IL. He won 27 Grammy Awards and accumulated a total of 79 Grammy Award nominations. He was the subject of the 2018 documentary Quincy, which was directed by his own daughter. He refused a scholarship to Schillinger House in order to tour with Lionel Hampton instead. He and songwriter Bob Russell were the first African-Americans to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for “Their Eyes of Love,” as featured in the 1967 film Banning, starring Robert Wagner. He married Jeri Caldwell in 1957, Swedish actress Ulla Andersson in 1967, and actress Peggy Lipton in 1974. One of his daughters, Rashida Jones, starred in NBC's Parks and Recreation and The Office and another, Kidada, became a fashion designer for Disney. He has four other daughters and a son named Quincy III. His zodiac sign is Pisces
Quincy Jones Bio, Wiki
| First Name | Quincy |
| Middle Name | Delight |
| Last Name | Jones |
| Full Name at Birth | Quincy Delight Jones Jr. |
| Alternative Name | Q, Quincy Delight Jones Jr., Quincy Jones |
| Age | 87 years |
| Birthday | 14th March, 1933 |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Height | 5' 6″ (168 cm) |
| Build | Large |
| Eye Color | Brown – Dark |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Ethnicity | Multiracial |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | James A. Garfield High School, Seattle, WA (1951) |
| University | Schillinger House (Berklee College of Music) (Dropped Out), Seattle University |
| Occupation Text | Record producer, Conductor, Arranger, Composer, Television Producer, Film Producer, Instrumentalist, Magazine founder, record company executive, humanitarian, and jazz trumpeter |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Claim to Fame | Show business legend, produced `Thriller` album, ` |
| Music Genre (Text) | Rhythm and blues, Funk, Soul, Big Band, Swing, Bossa Nova, Jazz, Hip Hop, Rock And Roll, R&B, Pop |
| Music Genre | Jazz, Piano |
| Year(s) Active | 1951–present, 1952–present |
| Music Style | Big Band, Urban, Vocal, Bop, Swing, Jazz-Pop, Crossover Jazz, Traditional Pop, R&B, Classical |
| Music Mood | Refined/Mannered, Complex, Cerebral, Stylish, Poignant, Freewheeling, Innocent, Carefree, Intimate, Exuberant, Sensual, Gentle, Sweet, Playful, Passionate, Reserved, Romantic, Laid-Back/Mellow, Gritty, Elegant, Sophisticated, Producer |
| Instrument | Arranger, Composer, Leader, Trumpet, Piano, Vocals |
| Instrument (text) | Trumpet, French Horn, Drums, Vocals, Piano, Synthesizer, keyboards |
| Record Label | Warner Bros, Columbia, Mercury, Qwest, Epic, ABC, Interscope, Warner Bros., A&M |
| Associated Acts | Lionel Hampton, Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, Toots Thielemans, Sarah Vaughn, Aaliyah, Michael Jackson, Rod Temperton, The Brothers Johnson, Frank Sinatra, Eddie Van Halen, Dinah Washington, Nana Mouskouri, Dean Martin, 2Pac, Patti Austin, Tevin Campbell, Tamia, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Will Smith, Trey Songz, Lesley Gore, Nikki Yanofsky, Clark Terry, Sarah Vaughan, Caiphus Semenya, Various Michael Jackson, Count Basie, Nik Kershaw, Karina Pasian, Sammy Davis Jr., Emily Bear, Justin Kauflin, Jacob Collier, Jon Batiste, Jon Bellion, James Ingram |
| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) | Rogers & Cowan |
| Brand Endorsement | (1999) TV commercial: America's Promise (The Alliance for Youth), TV commercial: Coors beer, (1997) Print ads: American Express credit card, (2005) TV commercial: The Los Angeles Mentoring Partnership |
| Official Websites | www.quincyjones.com/, twitter.com/QuincyDJones, http://www.quincyjones.com, www.nndb.com/people/678/000023609/, http://quincyjones.com, www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/quincy_jones, www.allmovie.com/artist/quincy-jones-p96353 |
| Friend | Ray Charles |
Quincy Jones Dating, Wife, Girlfriends and Relationships
According to celebnetworth, Quincy Jones is possibly single.- Heba Elawadi and Quincy Jones had an encounter in May 2006.
- Quincy Jones and Naomi Campbell dated from 2006 to 2011.
- Quincy Jones and Kimberley Conrad dated from 2005 to December, 2005.
- Lisette Derouax and Quincy Jones dated in 1999.
- Mickella Tupta and Quincy Jones dated in 1998.
- Quincy Jones and Nastassja Kinski dated from 1991 to 1997.
- Peggy Lipton and Quincy Jones were married for 15 years. They dated for 2 years after getting together in 1972 and married on 14th Sep 1974. 15 years later they divorced in 1990.
- Carol Reynolds and Quincy Jones dated from 1970 to 1972.
- Ulla Andersson and Quincy Jones were married for 3 years. They dated for 1 year after getting together in 1966 and married in 1967. 3 years later they divorced in 1974.
- Juliette Gréco and Quincy Jones dated from 1965 to 1966.
- Marpessa Dawn and Quincy Jones dated from 1965 to 1966.
- Hazel Scott and Quincy Jones dated from 1965 to 1966.
- Jeri Caldwell and Quincy Jones are divorced after a marriage of 9 years. They had 2 children.
- Maryam d'Abo and Quincy Jones had a relationship.
- Devon Wilson had an encounter with Quincy Jones.
Quincy Jones Children
| Name | Gender | Born | Age | Other Parent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martina | Female | Ulla Andersson | ||
| Jolie | Female | Jeri Caldwell | ||
| Rachel | Female | Jeri Caldwell | ||
| Rachel | Female | Carol Reynolds | ||
| Quincy Delight | Male | 23rd December, 1968 | 51 years old | Ulla Andersson |
| Kidada Ann | Female | 22nd March, 1974 | 46 years old | Peggy Lipton |
| Rashida Leah | Female | 25th February, 1976 | 44 years old | Peggy Lipton |
| Kenya Julia Miambi Sarah | Female | 9th February, 1993 | 27 years old | Nastassja Kinski |
Quincy Jones Net Worth
| Estimated Net Worth 2020 | $500 Million |
| Income Source | Primary Income source Music Producer (profession). |
