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About Quincy Jones
American record producer, musician, and composer
Quincy Delight Jones Jr. was an American record producer, musician, and composer. Over a career that stretched across seven decades, he became widely recognized for his work in music and for the many honors he received. He won 28 Grammy Awards, along with a Primetime Emmy Award and a Tony Award. He was also nominated for seven Academy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards, reflecting a career that crossed recorded music, television, and stage work.
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