Quincy Jones

Quincy Delight Jones II (born March 14, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois) is a United States record, television and film producer, musician, arranger and songwriter. Jones is especially well known for his work with

Quincy Delight Jones II (born March 14, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois) is a United States record, television and film producer, musician, arranger and songwriter. Jones is especially well known for his work with Michael Jackson as the co-producer of Jackson's most famous albums (Off the Wall, Thriller, Bad).

Jones got his start playing along with the slightly older Ray Charles in the jazz clubs of what is now known as the Pioneer Square district of Seattle, Washington. He got his first break as a trumpeter for the Lionel Hampton Orchestra in 1951. Throughout the 1950s, he became a skilled arranger and led many small bands.