The HistoryMakers Video Oral History with Quincy Jones

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The HistoryMakers Video Oral History with Quincy Jones

9/27/2007

https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/A2007.340

Music composer and arranger, musician, and music producer Quincy Jones (1933 - ) has encompassed the roles of composer, record producer (#1 album of all time Thriller), artist (his albums include The Dude and Q's Jook Joint), film producer (The Color Purple), arranger, conductor, instrumentalist, television producer (Fresh Prince of Bel Air), record company executive, magazine founder (Vibe) and multi-media entrepreneur. Jones was interviewed by The HistoryMakers on 9/27/2007, in Washington, D.C.. This collection is comprised of the video footage of the interview.

Total Sessions: 1; Total Tapes: 1; Total Run Time: 01h 00m 00s

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