Quincy Jones 1933-2024
Everything has been said about Quincy Jones in the last couple of days. I was lucky to be able to interview him several years ago. He was a jovial, very humble, witty and outspoken interview partner, immediately called me brother, and yes, he was larger than life. So instead of telling his story here once again, I want to post a list of songs I grew up listening to, songs he produced and/or arranged, a pivotal list of songs which have been groundbreaking and still belong to the upper echelon of recorded music. In no particular order. And not complete.
Give Me The Night – George Benson
The Island – Patti Austin
Razzamatazz – Patti Austin
Love Is in Control – Donna Summer
Live In Me – Rufus feat. Chaka Khan
Stomp – The Brothers Johnson
Betcha Wouldn’t Hurt Me – Patti Austin
Love X Love – George Benson
Soul Bossa Nova – Quincy Jones & His Orchestra
Angel – Aretha Franklin
I’m Gonna Miss You In The Morning – Quincy Jones with Patti Austin & Luther Vandross
Stuff Like That – Quincy Jones with Chaka Khan and Ashford & Simpson
Tell Me A Bedtime Story – Quincy Jones with Herbie Hancock and Harry Lookofsky
Superwoman – Quincy Jones with Patti Austin, Tom Scott, Herbie Hancock, Hubert Laws
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough – Michael Jackson
Rock With You – Michael Jackson
How Do You Keep The Music Playing – Patti Austin & James Ingram
Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ – Michael Jackson
One Hundred Ways – James Ingram
Mystery Of Love – Donna Summer
Yah Mo B There – James Ingram & Michael McDonald
All Behind Us Now – Patti Austin
The Secret Garden – Quincy Jones
Stockholm Sweetnin’ – Quincy Jones
Baby Come To Me – Patti Austin & James Ingram
The Dude – Quincy Jones
