Jack Lang, David Guetta and Zaz also paid tribute to the undisputed music legend, who died on Monday. A multidimensional artist, he crossed paths with numerous French artists throughout his life.
« You were a genius »declared Line Renaud, Monday on the social network X, after learning of the death of her friend Quincy Jones. The American died at the age of 91 on the night of Sunday November 3 to Monday November 4, 2024 at his home in Los Angeles, his family announced in a press release relayed by the Associated Press agency. In an environment where producers most often work in the shadows, he is one of the rare ones to have stepped into the light, particularly in France.
« Quincy, my dear Quincy, you too have reached the stars and this morning my heart is heavy. With you, life was swinging, it was jazzy, you were joy and rhythm”reacted Line Renaud. The French music hall artist remembers the good times they shared “Do you remember our parties ?»she writes. Line Renaud evokes in her message an evening in July 2000, “ 150 artists gathered at home the day after the concert you gave at the Champs-Élysées theater. In music, we remade the world until the end of the night (…) I will keep the memory of your sweetness and your smile during our last meeting at your home in Bel Air, in 2019. Life was so good with you. »
“A source of inspiration”
On Instagram, French star DJ David Guetta believes « Quincy wasn't just a legend ; he was an inspiration, a trailblazer and a true genius ». Born in 1933 in a Chicago city hit by the Great Depression, to a mother suffering from schizophrenia and a carpenter father, Quincy Delight Jones Jr., his real name, saw himself becoming a gangster but encountered, at the age of 11, a piano. It's a revelation.
In 1957, he moved to Paris, meeting jazzmen and stars of the time like Charles Aznavour. He was also made Commander of Arts and Letters in 2014 by former Minister of Culture Jack Lang. The one who was Minister of Culture for ten years, testified his « immense sadness » on the social network « from one of the most talented musicians of his time (…) He has always been at the center of intense musical activity on the international scene, demonstrating rare artistic talent and exceptional human qualitieshe declares. Il was modern, interested in new technologies and never stopping reinventing himself ».
Three Zaz tracks produced by Jones
An eclectic and hard worker, Quincy Jones has released more than 400 records and won 28 Grammy Awards, achieving the status of living legend. In 2014 came out Paristhird album by French singer Zaz, three tracks of which were produced by the maestro. The singer said on Instagram: « I am grateful to have crossed your path, your talent. (…) I know you missed yours and I'm sure you are now happy to have found them. »
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