The passing of a music legend: Quincy Jones has passed away

Jones broke the record with as many as 80 nominations for the Grammy Award and 28 awards won. He collaborated with many stars, and he produced three of Michael Jackson's most successful albums

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The famous musician, producer and actor Quincy Jones died at the age of 92, according to the media.

Jones had a great influence on American music, through work with artists such as Count Basie to Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Prince, Tupac, and reshaped pop music by collaborating with Michael Jackson.

During a career spanning seven decades, he broke the record with as many as 80 Grammy Award nominations and 28 awards.

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He became known as a jazz arranger and conductor, before turning his attention to pop music and film.

In 1968, Jones became the first African-American to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "The Eyes of Love" from the film "Banning."

He collaborated with many stars, and he produced three of Michael Jackson's most successful albums.

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