Jack Lang, David Guetta and Zaz also paid tribute to the undisputed music legend, who died on Monday. A multi-dimensional artist, he crossed paths with many French artists throughout his life.
“ You were a genius “declares Line Renaudon Monday on social network X, after learning of the death of her friend Quincy Jones. The American died at the age of 91 on the night of Sunday November 3 to Monday November 4, 2024 at his home in Los Angeles, his family announced in a statement relayed by the Associated Press. In an industry where producers often work in the shadows, he was one of the few to have stepped into the spotlight, particularly in France.
“ Quincy, my dear Quincy, you too have reached the stars and this morning my heart is heavy. With you, life swung, it jazzed, you were joy and rhythm”.reacted Line Renaud. The French music-hall artist, remembers the good times they shared “Do you remember our parties ?”she wrote. In her message, Line Renaud recalls an evening in July 2000, “…. 150 artists had gathered at the house the day after the concert you had given at the Théâtre de Champs-Élysées. With music, we remade the world until the end of the night. (…) I will always remember your sweetness and your smile on our last date at your home in Bel Air, in 2019. Life with you was so good. “
“A source of inspiration”
On Instagram, the French DJ star David Guetta esteem “ Quincy wasn’t just a legend He was an inspiration, a precursor and a true genius. “. Born in 1933 in Depression-stricken Chicago to a schizophrenic mother and a carpenter father, Quincy Delight Jones Jr. (real name) saw himself as a gangster, but came across a piano at the age of 11. It was a revelation.
By 1957, he had settled in Paris, hanging out with jazzmen and stars of the day such as Charles Aznavour. He was made a Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters in 2014 by the former Minister of Culture. Jack Lang. The man who was Minister of Culture for ten years, testified to his “ deep sadness “ on social network X, upon learning of the death “ from one of the most talented musicians of his time (…) He has always been at the center of intense musical activity on the international scene, testifying to a rare artistic talent and exceptional human qualities.he declares. He was modern, interested in new technologies and never ceasing to reinvent itself “.
Three Zaz tracks produced by Jones
A hard-working eclectic, Quincy Jones has put his stamp on over 400 records and won 28 Grammy Awards, achieving living legend status. In 2014, he released ParisFrench singer Zaz’s third album, three tracks of which were produced by the maestro. The singer declared on Instagram: “ I’m grateful to have crossed your path, your talent (…) I know you missed yours and I’m sure you’re happy to have found them again. “