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Quincy Jones Quotes

I was reading Omar Khayyam, Kahlil Gibran, Rumi, L. Ron Hubbard, all sorts of philosophy. Bebop cats are like that. Curious. I wanted to know about everything Picture Quote #1

When you produce an album, you’re dealing with it theatrically. It has to have a structure, and the inner response to that is that the ear loves it Picture Quote #1

Bebop and hip-hop, in so many ways, they’re connected. A lot of rappers remind me so much of bebop guys in terms of improvisation, beats and rhymes. My dream is to see hip-hop incorporated in education. You’ve got the youth of the world in the palm of your hand Picture Quote #1

We were in the heart of the ghetto in Chicago during the Depression, and every block - it was probably the biggest black ghetto in America - every block also is the spawning ground practically for every gangster, black and white, in America too Picture Quote #1

When you work with Ray Charles, Billy Eckstine and Frank Sinatra, and you tell them to jump without a net, you better know what you’re talking about. Thank God I was ready for it Picture Quote #1

Without the Fender bass, there’d be no rock n’ roll or no Motown. The electric guitar had been waiting ‘round since 1939 for a nice partner to come along. It became an electric rhythm section, and that changed everything Picture Quote #1

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Frank Sinatra took me to a whole new planet. I worked with him until he passed away in 98. He left me his ring. I never take it off. Now, when I go to Sicily, I don’t need a passport. I just flash my ring Picture Quote #1

After I learned the piano, I went on to learn percussion, the tuba, b-flat baritone, French horn, trombone, trumpet, most of the instruments in the orchestra. Trumpet was my instrument Picture Quote #1

The relationship with a producer and an artist is really special.It’s got to be love and respect, amazing mutual respect for each other, because that’s what makes a good record Picture Quote #1

A great song can make a terrible singer sound good, but a good singer - you put a great song on top of that, you’re really in great shape! Picture Quote #1

Music in movies is all about dissonance and consonance, tension and release Picture Quote #1

I’ve met every freak in the business Picture Quote #1

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The only music I don’t like is bad music Picture Quote #1

Playing the game, and unfortunately, playing the gangster game is very profitable Picture Quote #1

I never felt like I had a mother Picture Quote #1

I was married for 36 years but now I’m free Picture Quote #1

I was the most subtle person in the world Picture Quote #1

Excellence isn’t an act, it’s a habit Picture Quote #1

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I’m just a musician and a record producer Picture Quote #1

When you’re over the hill, that’s when you pick up speed Picture Quote #1

The process is the most beautiful part Picture Quote #1

My earliest memories are being pinned to a fence with a switchblade Picture Quote #1

You have to know that your real home is within Picture Quote #1

Not one ounce of my self worth depends on your acceptance of me Picture Quote #1

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Editing while you’re writing is like strangling the baby in the crib Picture Quote #1

Just blow in it and sound bad for about a year and then make it sound a little bit better, and you get a little band together, and then you get a few jobs. You take four guys that sound half bad, but if they’re 25 percent each, they can give 100 percent, you know? Picture Quote #1

China’s got a billion people and a hit record over there is a million records. You know that ain’t right Picture Quote #1

My father was a carpenter, a very good carpenter. He also worked for the Jones boys. They were not family members, we weren't related at all. They started the policy racket in Chicago, and they had the five and dime store Picture Quote #1

After every war, there was a significant change in the music, and I can understand how that happened. If you participate in protecting the country, you think you can be part of it, but you come back home and it’s worse than ever Picture Quote #1

Every country can be defined through their food, their music and their language. That’s the soul of a country Picture Quote #1

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I was reading Omar Khayyam, Kahlil Gibran, Rumi, L. Ron Hubbard, all sorts of philosophy. Bebop cats are like that. Curious. I wanted to know about everything. (Quincy Jones Quotes) When you produce an album, you’re dealing with it theatrically. It has to have a structure, and the inner response to that is that the ear loves it. (Quincy Jones Quotes) Bebop and hip-hop, in so many ways, they’re connected. A lot of rappers remind me so much of bebop guys in terms of improvisation, beats and rhymes. My dream is to see hip-hop incorporated in education. You’ve got the youth of the world in the palm of your hand. (Quincy Jones Quotes) We were in the heart of the ghetto in Chicago during the Depression, and every block - it was probably the biggest black ghetto in America - every block also is the spawning ground practically for every gangster, black and white, in America too. (Quincy Jones Quotes) When you work with Ray Charles, Billy Eckstine and Frank Sinatra, and you tell them to jump without a net, you better know what you’re talking about. Thank God I was ready for it. (Quincy Jones Quotes) Without the Fender bass, there’d be no rock n’ roll or no Motown. The electric guitar had been waiting ‘round since 1939 for a nice partner to come along. It became an electric rhythm section, and that changed everything. (Quincy Jones Quotes) Frank Sinatra took me to a whole new planet. I worked with him until he passed away in 98. He left me his ring. I never take it off. Now, when I go to Sicily, I don’t need a passport. I just flash my ring. (Quincy Jones Quotes) After I learned the piano, I went on to learn percussion, the tuba, b-flat baritone, French horn, trombone, trumpet, most of the instruments in the orchestra. Trumpet was my instrument. (Quincy Jones Quotes) The relationship with a producer and an artist is really special.It’s got to be love and respect, amazing mutual respect for each other, because that’s what makes a good record. (Quincy Jones Quotes) A great song can make a terrible singer sound good, but a good singer - you put a great song on top of that, you’re really in great shape! (Quincy Jones Quotes) Music in movies is all about dissonance and consonance, tension and release (Quincy Jones Quotes) I’ve met every freak in the business (Quincy Jones Quotes) The only music I don’t like is bad music (Quincy Jones Quotes) Playing the game, and unfortunately, playing the gangster game is very profitable (Quincy Jones Quotes) I never felt like I had a mother (Quincy Jones Quotes) I was married for 36 years but now I’m free (Quincy Jones Quotes) I was the most subtle person in the world (Quincy Jones Quotes) Excellence isn’t an act, it’s a habit (Quincy Jones Quotes) I’m just a musician and a record producer (Quincy Jones Quotes) When you’re over the hill, that’s when you pick up speed (Quincy Jones Quotes) The process is the most beautiful part (Quincy Jones Quotes) My earliest memories are being pinned to a fence with a switchblade (Quincy Jones Quotes) You have to know that your real home is within (Quincy Jones Quotes) Not one ounce of my self worth depends on your acceptance of me (Quincy Jones Quotes) Editing while you’re writing is like strangling the baby in the crib (Quincy Jones Quotes) Just blow in it and sound bad for about a year and then make it sound a little bit better, and you get a little band together, and then you get a few jobs. You take four guys that sound half bad, but if they’re 25 percent each, they can give 100 percent, you know? (Quincy Jones Quotes) China’s got a billion people and a hit record over there is a million records. You know that ain’t right (Quincy Jones Quotes) My father was a carpenter, a very good carpenter. He also worked for the Jones boys. They were not family members, we weren't related at all. They started the policy racket in Chicago, and they had the five and dime store (Quincy Jones Quotes) After every war, there was a significant change in the music, and I can understand how that happened. If you participate in protecting the country, you think you can be part of it, but you come back home and it’s worse than ever (Quincy Jones Quotes) Every country can be defined through their food, their music and their language. That’s the soul of a country (Quincy Jones Quotes)

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