Legendary music producer Quincy Jones has died at 91 in his Bel Air home, surrounded by family and friends. The 28-time Grammy winner leaves behind an unparalleled legacy in music production and arrangement.

Jones' remarkable career spanned over six decades, during which he collaborated with music icons including Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, and Ella Fitzgerald. His most notable work includes producing Michael Jackson's landmark albums "Off the Wall" (1979), "Thriller" (1982), and "Bad" (1987).

Beyond music production, Jones made significant contributions to film, producing and scoring "The Color Purple" (1985) among other projects. His final film score was for "Lola," released in February 2024.

Industry leaders and artists have shared tributes:

"We have lost one of the all time greats," said Darius Rucker.

Actor Michael Caine called him "a titan in the musical world" and "a wonderful and unique human being."

Warner Chappell executives praised him as "a producer, artist, composer, and activist, but above all, he was a songwriter" whose work "will light the way for future generations."

Jones' family statement acknowledged, "Although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him."

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