Quincy Delight Jones Jr. (born March 14, 1933) is an American music impresario, musical arranger, record producer, and film composer.

During 50 years in the entertainment industry Jones' work has earned him more than 70 Grammy Award nominations, more than 25 Grammy Awards, and a Grammy Legends Award in 1991. He is best known as the producer of two of the top-selling records of all time: the album Thriller, by pop icon Michael Jackson, and the charity song “We Are the World”. He is also known for founding Tamia who during her time with Quincy Jones was nominated for 2 Grammy Awards for her song You Put A Move On My Heart which can be found on Tamia's UK album version "Tamia" & on Q's Juke Joint album.

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Born on March 14, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, Jones discovered music in grade school and took up the trumpet. When he was 10, his family moved to Bremerton, Washington, where Jones became friendly with a young Ray Charles, who later taught Jones braille. The two boys formed a combo and played local weddings and the jazz clubs in what is now known as the Pioneer Square district of Seattle.

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