Los Angeles. Multi-talented musical titan Quincy Jones was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Los Angeles, a week after his death at age 91. A larger, more public memorial is also being planned.
The family of the 28-time Grammy Award-winning producer, arranger and composer said in a statement to The Associated Press that the “intimate ceremony included Mr. Jones’ seven children, his brother, two sisters and immediate family members.”
The family did not reveal the cemetery where the ceremony took place. He added that they remain “enormously grateful for the outpouring of condolences and tributes from their friends and admirers around the world. Details for a memorial celebration of Mr. Jones’ life will be announced at a later date.”
Jones passed away surrounded by his family at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles on November 3.
His seven decades of musicianship included producing Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ album, composing award-winning soundtracks and collaborating on classic recordings with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of others.
Tributes following his death came from some of the biggest figures in media and politics.
‘Saturday Night Live,’ the show he once hosted, paid tribute to him the night before his funeral with a commemorative photo during a quiet moment on the show.
In lieu of flowers, Jones’ family asks for donations to the Jazz Foundation of America.
