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“I went with Lionel Hampton for three years. Out of that came a trip to Europe.”

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Quincy Jones is a highly respected record producer, composer, arranger, conductor, and musician. Born on March 14, 1933, he has had a profound and enduring career in the music industry. Jones has produced over 40 albums, won 27 Grammy Awards, and has been honored for his contributions to music with a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award. more

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