First Fifty Years
Every day is a new chance to create something wonderful.
Quincy Jones
American music producer, composer and arranger, creator of legendary albums.
All moments: Quincy Jones
- Eighty-Four Years of Wisdom — Quincy Jones
Don't carry a grudge. Forgiveness is the key to freedom.
- Beauty of Life — Quincy Jones
The beauty of life is that we cannot undo the past, but we can understand it and change.
- From Beginner to Master — Quincy Jones
I wanted to be a better human being, and that made me fall in love with hard work.
- Art of Discovering Talent — Quincy Jones
The secret of success is seeing potential where others don't.
- Conversation with Master — Quincy Jones
Life is about the journey, not the destination. Enjoy the ride.
- Power of Music — Quincy Jones
Music is the language that speaks to the soul directly, without words.
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The Beatles were about growth. We changed every single day.
- Documenting History — Questlove
As a documentarian, I feel a responsibility to preserve the history of Black music and culture
- All Music Is Folk Music — Louis Armstrong
All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse sing a song.
- Alien Artist — David Bowie
I never tried to fit in. I prefer to be myself, even if it's alien.
- The Soul of Music — Questlove
Soul is what makes music real. It's what people feel
- Always Be a Good Human — Louis Armstrong
I've always tried to be a good human being. That's what matters.