Over 2,900 songs and 300 albums were recorded by Quincy Jones, who won 28 Grammy awards and became one of 18 EGOT winners.
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Over 2,900 songs and 300 albums were recorded by Quincy Jones, who won 28 Grammy awards and became one of 18 EGOT winners.
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Quincy Jones sits at a piano, reflecting on a career that spans over seven decades. Co-directed by his daughter Rashida Jones and Alan Hicks, the documentary details his extensive contributions to music and film. Released on Netflix on September 21, 2018, it covers his rise from a jazz arranger in the 1950s to a record producer behind iconic hits like "Thriller" and "We Are the World." The film also notes his 28 Grammy awards and his role as one of 18 EGOT winners.
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The GuardianRashida Jones’s sanitised bio-documentary about her father, the musician and producer Quincy Jones, fails to exploit her access to her subject.
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Why Watch
- Meet Quincy Jones, a music legend.
- See rare footage from his extensive career.
- Find out how he raised millions for charity.
Did You Know
- Quincy Jones has 79 Grammy nominations and 28 Grammy awards.
- He is one of 18 EGOT winners, having won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
- The album 'Thriller' is recognized as the best-selling album of all time.
- The single 'We Are the World' is the best-selling single of all time.
- $63 million was raised by Quincy for famine relief in Africa.
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Who co-directed the documentary Quincy?
Quincy was co-directed by Rashida Jones and Alan Hicks.
What award did Quincy win at the 2019 Grammy Awards?
Quincy won a Grammy Award for Best Music Film at the 2019 Grammy Awards.
When was Quincy released on Netflix?
Quincy was released on Netflix on September 21, 2018.
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