Producer Quincy Jones, who won 28 Grammys, dies at the age of 91

Producer Quincy Jones, who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and many other musicians, died on November 3 at the age of 91. His publicist, Arnold Robinson, said he passed away "peacefully," i.e. of natural causes, at his home in Bel Air, USA.

Robinson said that his family was with the producer at the time. This was reported by the Associated Press news agency.

"Tonight, it is with full but broken hearts that we must share the news of the passing of our father and brother Quincy Jones. While this is an incredible loss for our family, we honor the great life he lived and know that there will never be another like him," his family members said.

Quincy Jones has won 28 Grammy Awards and nearly 70 nominations in his 75-year music career, 2 Oscars and one Emmy. He was one of the first black people in the United States to become a producer and prosper in Hollywood. Jones made a significant contribution to the development of American rhythm and blues and music in general. Moreover, Time magazine named him one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century.

Jones' services were in demand among US presidents and other foreign leaders, movie stars and musicians, philanthropists, and businessmen. He organized the first inauguration of President Bill Clinton and produced the charity album "We Are the World," which was dedicated to helping people in Africa.

He has also created soundtracks for more than 50 films and television programs. Among these songs are Heat of the Night, The Color Purple, and The Italian Job.

"My philosophy as a businessman has always come from the same roots as my credo: to accept talented people on their own terms and treat them fairly and with respect, no matter who they are or where they come from," Quincy Jones said in his autobiography.

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