Quincy Jones has been laid to rest at a private family funeral in Los Angeles.
The legendary producer was laid to rest exactly a week after his death at his home in Bel Air, California at the age of 91. A larger, more public memorial is also being planned.
His family told the Associated Press that the “intimate ceremony included Mr. Jones’ seven children, his brother, two sisters, and immediate family members.”
They did not reveal the cemetery where the ceremony took place but added that they remain “enormously grateful for the outpouring of condolences and tributes from his friends and fans from around the world” and that “details for a memorial celebration of Mr. Jones’ life will be announced at a later date”.
His death last Sunday (November 3) resulted in an outpouring of tributes to the late icon.
Quincy Jones, photographed in 1981 CREDIT: Bobby Holland/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Over the years, Jones worked with countless artists including Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and Michael Jackson, with whom he famously produced the iconic albums ‘Off The Wall’, ‘Thriller’ and ‘Bad’. ‘Thriller’ is still the biggest selling album of all time.
He also oversaw the all-star recording of 1985 charity record ‘We Are The World’, which was helmed by himself, Jackson, Lionel Richie and producer Michael Omartian and raised funds for famine relief in Ethiopia in 1985.
Paul McCartney has since honoured Jones, penning a lengthy tribute post on social media where he recalled being introduced to Jones via The Beatles‘ producer George Martin and his “very positive, loving spirit”.
Among the numerous people who have paid tribute to Jones since the news of his death include Nile Rodgers, Michael Caine, Will Smith and more. Current United States Vice President Kamala Harris also honoured Quincy Jones, calling him a “trailblazer” and acknowledged his contributions to “civil and human rights”.
His daughter Rashida Jones also paid tribute to her father in a lengthy post on her Instagram.
She wrote: “My dad was nocturnal his whole adult life. He kept ‘jazz hours’ starting in high school and never looked back. When I was little, I would wake up in the middle of the night to search for him. Undoubtedly, he would be somewhere in the house, composing (old school, with a pen and sheet music). He would never send me back to bed. He would smile and bring me into his arms while he continued to work…there was no safer place in the world for me.
“He was a giant. An icon. A culture shifter. A genius,” she continued. “All accurate descriptions of my father but his music (and ALL of his work) was a channel for his love. He WAS love. He made everyone he ever met feel loved and seen. That’s his legacy.
“I was fortunate enough to experience this love in close proximity. I’ll miss his hugs and kisses and unconditional devotion and advice. Daddy, it is an [honour] to be your daughter. Your love lives forever.”
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