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Why Quincy Jones should be prominently featured in US music education − his absence reflects how racial segregation still shapes American classrooms

Quincy Jones conducts an orchestra in Rome in May 2004. Frank Micelotta/Getty Images by Philip Ewell, Hunter College Quincy Jones, who died on Nov. 3, 2024, at...

Quincy Jones mastered the art of arrangement, transforming simple tunes into epic soundscapes

Quincy Jones left his indelible touch on some of the 20th century’s most iconic albums. Arnold Turner/Getty Images for Netflix by Jose Valentino Ruiz, University...

Quincy Jones, Award-Winning Music Producer, Dead At 91

Quincy Jones, a decorated music producer behind iconic albums, has died at 91. Jones "passed away peacefully" at his home in Bel Air, California, surrounded...

‘King of Kings’ Premieres at Harper Court Theater, Uncovering the Story of Chicago’s Policy King

'"King of Kings," the fabulous Jones Brothers (Photo Credit: Freestyle Digital Media). Award-wining documentary about the boss of Policy, the precursor of the lottery, to...

These Chicago Icons Set to Reopen the Ramona Theater This Fall

Chicago luminaries Quincy Jones, Jennifer Hudson and Chance the Rapper have joined forces to reopen the historic Ramova Theater in Bridgeport, which was dormant...

Duane Powell: 10 Chicago Artists Who Changed Music

The Chicago Defender's Black Music Month Special Edition 10 Chicago Artists Who Changed Music By: Duane Powell | @soundrotation  Quincy Jones Quincy Jones is by far the...

Tamia: Balancing Love, Life and Music

We’ve come a long way since women first questioned balancing the affairs of mother, wife and the career woman. Since the emergence of women...

ASCAP Pays Tribute to Lauryn Hill At its 28th Annual Awards

    Lauryn Hill Adds Yet Another Honor to her Impressive Collection  The talented  and soulful songstress Lauryn Hill is will be honored   by the American Society...

Keke Palmer and Quincy Jones at ‘Brotherly Love’ screening during CIAA 2015 in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — The Queen City rolled out the red carpet as the cast of “Brotherly Love” debuted the film at a star-studded screening during CIAA 2015.  Flavor…

Freda Payne Wows At Her Birthday Bash

*Freda Payne took the stage and wowed a packed and celebrity-peppered crowd that gathered for her joint CD release party and birthday celebration recently at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood. The room was filled with well wishers, family and friends that included her sister, Scherrie Payne, James Pickens (Grey’s Anatomy), actresses Beverly Todd, Marla […]

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