Quincy Jones: The Legacy of a Music Legend

Which notable musician did Quincy Jones work with in the 2000s?

• Usher
• Justin Timberlake
• Bruno Mars
• Alicia Keys

What is Quincy Jones' notable philanthropic work?

• Music education initiatives
• Environmental conservation
• Animal rights advocacy
• Political campaigns

What genre did Quincy Jones innovate by merging with jazz?

• Funk
• Bluegrass
• R&B
• Gospel

What year did Quincy Jones produce "The Wiz"?

• 1978
• 1975
• 1980
• 1983

What was Quincy Jones' first job in the music industry?

• Arranger for a big band
• Piano teacher
• Radio DJ
• Concert promoter

What was Quincy Jones' occupation at the age of 14?

• Arranger
• Composer
• Musician
• Producer

In which year was Quincy Jones inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

• 2013
• 2010
• 2015
• 2005

What is Quincy Jones' role in the 2016 documentary "Quincy"?

• Subject and producer
• Director
• Editor
• Composer

What genre is Quincy Jones primarily associated with?

• Rock
• Jazz
• Classical
• Country

What year did Quincy Jones receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

• 1990
• 1988
• 1995
• 1993

Which city did Quincy Jones move to in order to pursue his music career?

• Los Angeles
• New York
• Nashville
• Chicago

What major event did Quincy Jones produce in 1993?

• The Soul Train Music Awards
• The Grammy Awards
• The American Music Awards
• The MTV Video Music Awards

What is Quincy Jones' legacy in the music industry?

• A pioneering producer and musician
• A singer-songwriter
• A concert promoter
• A record label executive

Which famous singer did Quincy Jones discover in the 1980s?

• Tevin Campbell
• Usher
• Beyoncé
• Alicia Keys

Which musical organization did Quincy Jones co-found in 1978?

• The International Committee for Artists' Freedom
• The Music Industry Coalition
• The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
• The American Society of Composers

Which award show honors Quincy Jones for his contributions to music?

• Grammy Awards
• American Music Awards
• Billboard Music Awards
• MTV Video Music Awards

Which television series did Quincy Jones produce in the 1980s?

• The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
• Family Ties
• Cheers
• A Different World

What was the title of Quincy Jones' first studio album?

• This Is How I Feel About Jazz
• Q's Jook Joint
• The Dude
• Walking in Space

In which year did Quincy Jones collaborate with the London Philharmonic Orchestra?

• 1990
• 1985
• 1995
• 1992

What charity organization did Quincy Jones co-found?

• The Quincy Jones Listen Up Foundation
• The Music for Relief
• Artists Against Racism
• The Global Fund for Women

What was Quincy Jones' first significant musical job?

• Arranger for the military band
• Piano player in a jazz band
• Composer for radio
• Music producer in a studio

In which decade did Quincy Jones first achieve fame?

• 1960s
• 1950s
• 1970s
• 1980s

What genre is Quincy Jones best known for influencing?

• R&B and jazz
• Rock and roll
• Country
• Hip hop

Quincy Jones worked with which famous female artist on "Killer Joe"?

• Liza Minnelli
• Diana Ross
• Whitney Houston
• Tina Turner

Quincy Jones worked on the soundtrack for which classic 1970s film?

• The Italian Job
• Superman
• The Godfather
• Rocky

What is Quincy Jones' middle name?

• Earl
• Delight
• Ray
• Louis

Quincy Jones was inspired by which famous bandleader?

• Duke Ellington
• Benny Goodman
• Glenn Miller
• Count Basie

What instrument is Quincy Jones known for playing?

• Guitar
• Trumpet
• Piano
• Saxophone

What was Quincy Jones' contribution to the album "Thriller"?

• Producer and arranger
• Songwriter
• Performer
• Vocalist

Which 1985 charity single did Quincy Jones produce?

• We Are the World
• Do They Know It's Christmas?
• USA for Africa
• Hands Across America

In what year did Quincy Jones receive the Grammy Legend Award?

• 1992
• 1991
• 1995
• 1989

In which city was Quincy Jones born?

• Chicago
• New York
• Los Angeles
• Detroit

What award did Quincy Jones receive in 2001 for his work in television?

• Emmy Award
• Golden Globe
• BAFTA
• Tony Award

Which major network aired the documentary about Quincy Jones in 2018?

• Netflix
• HBO
• ABC
• CBS

What was Quincy Jones' role in the musical "The Color Purple"?

• Producer
• Director
• Composer
• Choreographer

What song did Quincy Jones write for the film "The Color Purple"?

• The Color Purple Theme
• Miss Sealy's Blues
• God is Trying to Tell You Something
• What About Me

What year was Quincy Jones born?

• 1933
• 1940
• 1929
• 1955

Which song did Quincy Jones write for Michael Jackson's "Bad"?

• The Way You Make Me Feel
• Dirty Diana
• Smooth Criminal
• Another Part of Me

Which animated film featured a song produced by Quincy Jones?

• The Prince of Egypt
• The Lion King
• Aladdin
• Mulan

What significant television special did Quincy Jones produce in 1978?

• Roots
• The Jacksons
• Motown 25
• Soul Train

Which major award did Quincy Jones receive in 2015?

• Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
• Oscar
• Tony Award
• NAACP Image Award

In which year did Quincy Jones celebrate his 50th anniversary in the music industry?

• 2008
• 2010
• 2012
• 2005

How many Grammy Awards has Quincy Jones won?

• 28
• 15
• 22
• 30

What year did Quincy Jones receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award?

• 1990
• 1995
• 2000
• 2005

Which famous album did Quincy Jones produce for Michael Jackson?

• Off the Wall
• Thriller
• Bad
• Dangerous

Which musical project involved Quincy Jones and the London Symphony Orchestra?

• The Symphony Sessions
• The World of Quincy
• The Jazz Album
• Classic Quincy

Which instrument did Quincy Jones start playing at a young age?

• Trumpet
• Piano
• Guitar
• Violin

Which humanitarian organization did Quincy Jones support?

• United Nations
• World Health Organization
• Amnesty International
• Red Cross

What type of projects did Quincy Jones focus on in the 2000s?

• Film scores and soundtracks
• Stage musicals
• Television dramas
• Pop albums

Which song did Quincy Jones produce for the soundtrack of "The Color Purple"?

• Miss Sealy's Blues
• What About Me
• God is Trying to Tell You Something
• The Color Purple Theme

Which artist did Quincy Jones collaborate with on "Secret Garden"?

• Barry White
• James Ingram
• Al B. Sure!
• Luther Vandross

Quincy Jones was the first African American to score which type of film?

• A major Hollywood film
• An independent film
• A television series
• A documentary

What was Quincy Jones' first film score?

• The Pawnbroker
• In the Heat of the Night
• The Color Purple
• The Italian Job

What genre did Quincy Jones explore with his album "Back on the Block"?

• Jazz and R&B
• Rock and Roll
• Classical
• Country

What was Quincy Jones' contribution to the album "Songs in the Key of Life"?

• Arranger
• Producer
• Songwriter
• Performer

What is Quincy Jones' contribution to humanitarian efforts?

• Global education initiatives
• Health care projects
• Environmental activism
• Animal rights advocacy

What project did Quincy Jones produce for Michael Jackson in 1987?

• Bad
• Thriller
• Dangerous
• HIStory

What major award did Quincy Jones receive from the NAACP?

• The Spingarn Medal
• The Image Award
• The Hall of Fame Award
• The Activist Award

What year did Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson collaborate on "We Are the World"?

• 1985
• 1984
• 1986
• 1987

What notable feature did Quincy Jones bring to the music industry?

• Fusion of genres
• Use of classical elements
• Pioneering digital music
• Promotion of live performances

Quincy Jones collaborated with which artist on the album "Back on the Block"?

• Ray Charles
• Stevie Wonder
• Elton John
• Billy Joel

What major challenge did Quincy Jones face in his career?

• Overcoming racial barriers
• Financial difficulties
• Personal tragedies
• Lack of recognition

What was Quincy Jones' notable collaboration with Ray Charles?

• The Genius of Ray Charles
• Songs from the Heart
• Ray Charles and Friends
• Ain't That Love

What was Quincy Jones' role in the production of "For the Love of Money"?

• Executive producer
• Music producer
• Songwriter
• Director

What major contribution did Quincy Jones make to the 1984 Olympics?

• Produced the opening ceremony
• Created the theme song
• Conducted the orchestra
• Performed live

Quincy Jones was nominated for an Oscar for which film?

• The Color Purple
• The Pursuit of Happyness
• In the Heat of the Night
• The Great Gatsby

What major award did Quincy Jones receive in 2016?

• Presidential Medal of Freedom
• Grammy Legend Award
• Tony Award
• NAACP Image Award

What significant music event did Quincy Jones help organize in 1985?

• Live Aid
• Woodstock
• Monterey Pop Festival
• Glastonbury

What was Quincy Jones' role in the production of "Boys n the Hood"?

• Music producer
• Director
• Screenwriter
• Actor

Which jazz musician did Quincy Jones collaborate with on "The Birth of a Band"?

• Duke Ellington
• Count Basie
• Miles Davis
• Louis Armstrong

What was Quincy Jones' first record label?

• Qwest Records
• Epic Records
• Motown
• Columbia Records

What was Quincy Jones' involvement in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"?

• Executive producer
• Director
• Actor
• Writer

Which song did Quincy Jones produce for Frank Sinatra?

• Fly Me to the Moon
• My Way
• New York, New York
• Strangers in the Night

What was Quincy Jones' impact on film soundtracks?

• Redefined their quality and appeal
• Made them irrelevant
• Kept them traditional
• Focused on orchestral music

Which famous singer did Quincy Jones work with on "Ain't Nobody"?

• Chaka Khan
• Whitney Houston
• Mariah Carey
• Diana Ross

In which decade did Quincy Jones first gain recognition as a producer?

• 1960s
• 1970s
• 1980s
• 1950s

What was Quincy Jones' first major film score?

• The Wiz
• In the Heat of the Night
• The Color Purple
• The Italian Job

What major contribution did Quincy Jones make to the music industry?

• Popularizing jazz and pop fusion
• Developing music technology
• Creating music videos
• Promoting world music

In which genre did Quincy Jones help pioneer the sound of the 1980s?

• R&B
• Disco
• Heavy Metal
• Punk

Which music festival did Quincy Jones co-found in 1996?

• Montreux Jazz Festival
• Newport Jazz Festival
• North Sea Jazz Festival
• New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

What type of music did Quincy Jones help popularize in the 1970s?

• Disco
• Rock
• Heavy metal
• Punk

Quincy Jones was a producer for which famous 1991 film?

• The Color Purple
• The Wiz
• Boys n the Hood
• The Great Gatsby

What award did Quincy Jones receive from the Kennedy Center?

• Honorary Doctorate
• Medal of Freedom
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Pioneer Award

Which famous music icon did Quincy Jones work with in the 1960s?

• Aretha Franklin
• Janis Joplin
• Jimi Hendrix
• Bob Dylan

Which famous song did Quincy Jones produce for Michael Jackson in 1991?

• Black or White
• Remember the Time
• You Are Not Alone
• Heal the World

What role did Quincy Jones have in the music industry aside from being a producer?

• Arranger and composer
• Singer
• Record label owner
• Music journalist