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Quincy Jones

Air Date: March 27, 2009


Renowned music producer Quincy Jones discusses his roots as a musician in Seattle’s jazz underground to a career where he has worked with some of the most famous musicians in the world. He is best known for producing "Thriller", by pop icon Michael Jackson, which has sold 104 million copies worldwide, and for producing and conducing the charity song “We Are the World.”

During five decades in the entertainment industry, Quincy Jones has 79 Grammy Award nominations, 27 Grammys, including a Grammy Legend Award in 1991. Enrique Cerna talks with this living legend about his history, his legacy, and a life in music.