Rashida Jones, the daughter of Quincy Jones, has shared a moving tribute to her father after his sad passing on November 4th. The actor and filmmaker paid her respect to her father, who was a truly iconic and deeply influential musician and record producer.
Earlier this week, the music world was devastated by the news that Quincy Jones has passed away aged 91. As a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Jones helped craft the sound of some of the most influential artists in history. He worked with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Lesley Gore and Count Basie in his early career.
Then, in the 1970s, he became best known for being the man behind Michael Jackson’s sound. Jones produced the singer’s early solo albums, including Thriller, which remains the best-selling album of all time. Amongst his other credits, he worked with Aretha Franklin, Little Richard, Donna Summer, and even produced the infamous 1985 charity single ‘We Are the World’ which featured a whole cast of the era’s biggest stars.
The news of his death prompted many tributes to flood in from figures across the music and film worlds. His family, including Rashida, issued a joint statement at the time of his death. Now, she’s shared a personal tribute to her father.
“My dad was nocturnal his whole adult life. He kept ‘jazz hours’ starting in high school and never looked back. When I was little, I would wake up in the middle of the night to search for him. Undoubtedly, he would be somewhere in the house, composing (old school, with a pen and sheet music). He would never send me back to bed. He would smile and bring me into his arms while he continued to work…there was no safer place in the world for me,” she wrote on social media, alongside a photo of herself as a baby being held by her father.
“He was a giant. An icon. A culture shifter. A genius,” she continued. “All accurate descriptions of my father but his music (and ALL of his work) was a channel for his love. He WAS love. He made everyone he ever met feel loved and seen. That’s his legacy.”
“I was fortunate enough to experience this love in close proximity. I’ll miss his hugs and kisses and unconditional devotion and advice. Daddy, it is an honour to be your daughter. Your love lives forever,” she concluded.
Tributes to Quincy Jones
Countless names have sent their love to Rashida and the Jones family in the comments under the moving post, including Natalie Portman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Trace Ellis Ross, Questlove and more. Numerous other celebrities and artists have also shared their own tribute to Jones, including Nile Rogers, Paul McCartney, and even Kamala Harris, amongst those mourning the legendary producer.
Among the mourners was also Tom Jones, who wrote on X: “Well played Quincy, you will be missed. With respect and admiration, Sir Tom Jones.”
Actor Colman Domingo, who starred in a 2023 remake of The Color Purple which was originally soundtracked by Jones in 1985, has also shared his memories of the late musician.
Taking to X, he posted a photo of Jones alongside the caption: “He asked, where are you from? Philly I replied, his eyes twinkled and he talked about the Uptown Theater. I was so thrilled to meet Mr. American Music himself. I literally kneeled because he was a King. Thank you Mr. Quincy Jones for giving us all the sound.”
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