Actress Rashida Jones paid tribute to her father, legendary music producer Quincy Jones, following his death on November 3.
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“My dad was nocturnal his whole adult life,” she wrote on Instagram on November 7. “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.”
“He was a giant. An icon; A culture shifter; A genius,” Rashida 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 honor to be your daughter. Your love lives forever,” she concluded.
Along with the tribute, Rashida Jones shared a photo. In it, she is an infant in her father’s arms and he looks upon her lovingly.
Quincy Jones Worked With Legendary Singers Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, and More
Quincy Jones was one of the most decorated musicians in history who worked with iconic artists such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Ray Charles. The 30-time Grammy winner was a film composer, record producer, performing artist, and entertainment executive. He notably produced Michael Jackson’s Thriller and composed the score of The Color Purple. The latter earned him one of his seven Oscar nominations.
Along with Rashinda,48, Quincy Jones was a father to son Quincy Delight Jones III, 56, and daughters Kenya Kinski-Jones, 31; Kidada Ann Jones, 50; Martina Jones, 58; Rachel Jones, 61; and Jolie Jones Levine, 71.
Quincy Jones died at his home in Bel-Air, surrounded by his family, according to his publicist, Arnold Robinson. He was 91.
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