Quincy Jones Laid to Rest During Private Family Funeral in LA

Quincy Jones was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Los Angeles a week following his death. The family of the revered music producer, who died at 91 at his home in Bel Air, California, told AP that the “intimate ceremony included Mr. Jones’ seven children, his brother, two sisters, and immediate family members.”

The family did not confirm in which cemetery the funeral took place, but affirmed they are “enormously grateful for the outpouring of condolences and tributes from his friends and fans from around the world.” In the statement, the family added that “details for a memorial celebration of Mr. Jones’ life will be announced at a later date.”

Jones died on Nov. 3 after a seven-decade career that included producing Michael Jackson’s Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad albums. His family confirmed his death, sharing in a statement, “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”

The response to Jones’ death has been broad, with many sharing memories of working with the producer over the years. The estate of Michael Jackson called him “a legendary talent whose contributions to music spanned generations and genres,” and pointed out, “It  was Quincy’s role as a father that was the most important to him.”

Last week, Jones’ daughter Rashida Jones paid tribute to her father on Instagram, describing him as as a giant, a genius, an icon, and a “culture shifter.”

“My dad was nocturnal his whole adult life,” she wrote. “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.”

She added, “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.”