Remembering Quincy Jones and his towering legacy in the music

Remembering Quincy Jones and his towering legacy in the music industry

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A giant in the music and entertainment industry has died. Quincy Jones, known to many as 'Q,' was revered as a record producer, songwriter, composer, arranger and performer through his seven decades in the business. Through his vast range of projects, he racked up 80 Grammy nominations and 28 wins. Jeffrey Brown looks back on Jones' life and career for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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