Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

Born: March 14, 1933
in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Quincy Delight Jones Jr. (born March 14, 1933) is an American record producer, musician, songwriter, composer, arranger, and film and television producer. His career spans 70 years in the entertainment industry with a record of 80 Grammy Award nominations, 28 Grammys, and a Grammy Legend Award in 1992.

Jones came to prominence in the 1950s as a jazz arranger and conductor before working on pop music and film scores. He moved easily between musical genres, producing Lesley Gore's major pop hits of the early 1960s (including "It's My Party") and serving as an arranger and conductor for several collaborations between the jazz artists Frank Sinatra and Count Basie in the same time period. In 1968, Jones became the first African American to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "The Eyes of Love" from the film Banning. Jones was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score for his work on the 1967 film In Cold Blood, making him the first African American to be nominated twice in the same year. Jones produced three of popstar Michael Jackson's most successful albums: Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), and Bad (1987). In 1985, Jones produced and conducted the charity song "We Are the World", which raised funds for victims of famine in Ethiopia.

In 1971, Jones became the first African American to be the musical director and conductor of the Academy Awards. In 1995, he was the first African American to receive the academy's Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. He is tied with sound designer Willie D. Burton as the second most Oscar-nominated African American, with seven nominations each. In 2013, Jones was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as the winner, alongside Lou Adler, of the Ahmet Ertegun Award. He was named one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century by Time.

Movies for Quincy Jones...

Diane Warren: Relentless
Title: Diane Warren: Relentless
Released: March 12, 2024
Type: Movie
An intimate look at the life, career and process of one of the most accomplished songwriters of all time, Diane Warren.
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The Greatest Night in Pop
Title: The Greatest Night in Pop
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 19, 2024
Type: Movie
In 1985, 46 music icons, including Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Diana Ross, and Stevie Wonder, came together for the most star-studded recording session in history. This is the untold story of the legendary global pop song “We Are the World” — which very nearly didn’t happen.
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Oprah & The Color Purple Journey
Title: Oprah & The Color Purple Journey
Character: Self
Released: December 28, 2023
Type: Movie
A behind-the-scenes look into the making of the new feature film “The Color Purple,” and the impact the story has had on our culture. Oprah Winfrey takes viewers inside the four-decade phenomenon, exploring the importance of the novel, films and musical, and the ever-evolving conversation around this seminal work.
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Thriller 40
Title: Thriller 40
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 2, 2023
Type: Movie
Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews.
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Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
Title: Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
Character: Self
Released: March 12, 2023
Type: Movie
The Drum Waltzes explores the life and music of legendary drummer, activist Max Roach, his creative peaks, personal struggles and re-inventions from the Jim Crow to Civil Rights eras, from heady days of post-war jazz to hip hop and beyond.
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2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Title: 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 19, 2022
Type: Movie
The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. This year’s Performer Inductees are Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, and Carly Simon. Judas Priest and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis will receive the Musical Excellence Award, Harry Belafonte and Elizabeth Cotten the Early Influence Award, and Allen Grubman, Jimmy Iovine, and Sylvia Robinson the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
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Sidney
Title: Sidney
Character: Self
Released: September 10, 2022
Type: Movie
This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.
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Kylie Minogue V The Bee Gees
Title: Kylie Minogue V The Bee Gees
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 26, 2022
Type: Movie
Kylie and The Bee Gees are compared to see who had the better music, comebacks, dancing, legacy and more.
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Tony Bennett: Forget Me Not
Title: Tony Bennett: Forget Me Not
Character: Self
Released: June 22, 2022
Type: Movie
More commonly known by his stage name Tony Bennett, one of America's most treasured singers and one of the few remaining crooners of his time. Making his way to the top using his voice and passion for music, how will his legacy live on.
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Jacob Collier: In the Room Where It Happens
Title: Jacob Collier: In the Room Where It Happens
Released: May 2, 2022
Type: Movie
Twenty-something virtuoso multi-instrumentalist, singer and arranger Jacob Collier has managed to outdo The Beatles by winning Grammy Awards for each of his first four albums. Alan Yentob meets Jacob and musicians he has collaborated with, including Stormzy, Chris Martin and film composer Hans Zimmer. He also talks to music legends Quincy Jones and Herbie Hancock, who believe Jacob Collier is one of the most talented musicians on the planet today.
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Ennio
Title: Ennio
Character: Self
Released: February 17, 2022
Type: Movie
A portrait of Ennio Morricone, the most popular and prolific film composer of the 20th century, the one most loved by the international public, a two-time Oscar winner and the author of over five hundred unforgettable scores.
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The Weeknd: 103.5 Dawn FM
Title: The Weeknd: 103.5 Dawn FM
Character: Self (voice)
Released: January 7, 2022
Type: Movie
Live performance broadcast of The Weeknd's album Dawn FM.
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Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
Title: Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
Character: Self
Released: September 11, 2021
Type: Movie
The story of the iconic singer's fascinating six-decade career in both music and Black and LGBTQ activism.
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You Don't Own Me
Title: You Don't Own Me
Character: Self
Released: May 21, 2021
Type: Movie
Plot kept under wraps. In post- Production.
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Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy
Title: Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy
Character: Self
Released: January 18, 2021
Type: Movie
A joyful, cinematic celebration of this singular musical artist, who remains as vital and relevant today as when he exploded on the scene with his group, Brasil '66. With a rich, multi-layered approach to storytelling, the film digs deep to reveal the forces that shaped his incredible journey.
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Ronnie's
Title: Ronnie's
Character: Self (voice)
Released: October 23, 2020
Type: Movie
The story of Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
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Herb Alpert Is...
Title: Herb Alpert Is...
Character: Self
Released: October 2, 2020
Type: Movie
From the success of Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, through the founding of A&M Records, to giving away more than $150 million to arts and education programs across the country, we’ll witness the humanity and the humility inherent in everything he does, as well as come to understand the power of creativity to entertain, inspire, heal and transform.
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Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes
Title: Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes
Released: September 13, 2020
Type: Movie
Told in Count Basie's own words, this biography sheds light on both the professional and the private life of the world-famous bandleader and pianist who became a jazz icon for his generation.
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Jay Sebring… Cutting to the Truth
Title: Jay Sebring… Cutting to the Truth
Character: Self
Released: March 6, 2020
Type: Movie
An illuminating portrait of Jay Sebring — the long-forgotten artist, designer, and entrepreneur who created a billion-dollar hair & beauty industry and defined iconic Hollywood styles for men.
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Quincy Jones : A Musical Celebration Paris
Title: Quincy Jones : A Musical Celebration Paris
Character: Self
Released: October 2, 2019
Type: Movie
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David Foster: Off the Record
Title: David Foster: Off the Record
Character: Self
Released: September 6, 2019
Type: Movie
A documentary about Canadian music icon David Foster.
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Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
Title: Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
Character: Self - Musician
Released: August 23, 2019
Type: Movie
An immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991).
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Title: Sherman's Showcase
Character: Quincy Jones
Released: July 31, 2019
Type: TV
Travel through time via music and comedy drawn from the forty-year library of the legendary, but fictional, musical variety show called “Sherman's Showcase.”
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Montreux Jazz Festival 2013 - Remember Claude Nobs
Title: Montreux Jazz Festival 2013 - Remember Claude Nobs
Character: Self
Released: July 12, 2019
Type: Movie
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The Black Godfather
Title: The Black Godfather
Character: Self
Released: June 7, 2019
Type: Movie
Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.
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ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
Title: ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
Character: Self
Released: February 8, 2019
Type: Movie
This investigation examines the mysterious shooting of soul icon Sam Cooke, whose death silenced one of the most vital voices in the civil rights movement.
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Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones
Title: Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones
Character: Self
Released: December 9, 2018
Type: Movie
“Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones,” is a star-studded evening that celebrates the life and legacy of the icon. In celebration of such a legendary figure, some of the biggest stars came to share in on the celebration. Performers such as Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Brian McKnight, John Legend, Gloria Estefan, Fantasia, Charlie Wilson, Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo, Sam Smith, Meghan Trainor, Patti Austin, Yolanda Adams, Ledisi, and Cynthia Erivo all hit the stage to pay tribute to Quincy Jones by performing his classic works. Additionally, Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith, Danny Glover, Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, LL Cool J, Rashida Jones, and Ludacris shared their personal stories of how Quincy has impacted them throughout the years. The special was taped in September at the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
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Quincy
Title: Quincy
Character: Self
Released: September 21, 2018
Type: Movie
An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultural boundaries; his story is inextricably woven into the fabric of America.
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Davi's Way
Title: Davi's Way
Character: Self
Released: July 13, 2018
Type: Movie
In Davi's Way, legendary actor/singer Robert Davi gives himself one year to recreate Frank Sinatra's fabled 'Main Event' concert in Madison Square Garden to celebrate the centenary of Sinatra's birth.
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It Must Schwing: The Blue Note Story
Title: It Must Schwing: The Blue Note Story
Character: Self
Released: July 2, 2018
Type: Movie
A documentary about the legendary jazz label Blue Note Records and its German founders Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff. As jews they had to flee Germany and the Hitler regime in the late 1930s. In New York they wrote music history with their record label Blue Note Records.
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The Jazz Ambassadors
Title: The Jazz Ambassadors
Character: Self
Released: May 4, 2018
Type: Movie
The Cold War and Civil Rights collide in this remarkable story of music, diplomacy and race. Beginning in 1955, when America asked its greatest jazz artists to travel the world as cultural ambassadors, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington and their mixed-race band members, faced a painful dilemma: how could they represent a country that still practiced Jim Crow segregation?
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Unbanned: The Legend of AJ1
Title: Unbanned: The Legend of AJ1
Character: Himself
Released: April 22, 2018
Type: Movie
Unbanned explores the dynamic life of AJ1 from its unlikely origins to its role in disrupting NBA rules, birthing sneaker culture, and influencing a social and cultural revolution. This is the story of a shoe that changed the world.
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Survivor's Guide to Prison
Title: Survivor's Guide to Prison
Character: Self
Released: February 23, 2018
Type: Movie
Today, you're more likely to go to prison in the United States than anywhere else in the world. So in the unfortunate case it should happen to you - this is the Survivors Guide to Prison.
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Quincy Jones & Friends - Live at Jazz Open Stuttgart
Title: Quincy Jones & Friends - Live at Jazz Open Stuttgart
Character: Self
Released: October 24, 2017
Type: Movie
Back in 2017, at the Jazzopen Stuttgart Festival, the great Quincy Jones put on a show that elicited many rapturous standing ovations from the capacity crowd. To kick things off, the seventy musicians of the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra and the SWR Big Band step out onto the stage. It is a warm summer’s evening and they play a grand opening medley in the fading light that seamlessly blends classic jazz with Michael Jackson numbers like “Wanna Be Startin Somethin.”
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Jazz Open Stuttgart 2017 - Festival of World Stars and Child Prodigies
Title: Jazz Open Stuttgart 2017 - Festival of World Stars and Child Prodigies
Character: Self
Released: October 12, 2017
Type: Movie
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Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me
Title: Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me
Character: Self
Released: September 11, 2017
Type: Movie
A star-studded roster of interviewees (including Jerry Lewis, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal) pay tribute to the legendary, multi-talented song-and-dance man.
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Title: Carpool Karaoke: The Series
Character: Self
Released: August 8, 2017
Type: TV
Celebrity pairings ride along in a car together as they sing tunes from their personal playlists and surprise fans who don’t expect to see big stars belting out tunes one lane over. Based on the segment on The Late Late Show with James Corden.
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Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth
Title: Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth
Character: Himself
Released: May 23, 2017
Type: Movie
FEEL RICH: HEALTH IS THE NEW WEALTH documents the nascent self-love revolution emerging in urban communities. Narrated by Quincy Jones III, the film features interviews with iconic artists, producers, urban farmers and meditators who have made dramatic changes in their lives by opening themselves up to new ideas about what it means to be rich. Our audience will embark on a journey led by Common, The Game, Crystal Wall, Paul Wall, Fat Joe, Russell Simmons, Stic.Man, Afya Ibomu, Jermaine Dupri, Slim Thug, Styles P and the legendary Quincy Jones that provides unique context to the global health crisis in urban communities by offering a backstage pass into the hearts and minds of the hip hop elite.
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Sandy Wexler
Title: Sandy Wexler
Character: Self
Released: April 14, 2017
Type: Movie
When a hapless but dedicated talent manager signs his first client who actually has talent, his career finally starts to take off.
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Score: A Film Music Documentary
Title: Score: A Film Music Documentary
Character: Self
Released: March 16, 2017
Type: Movie
Music is an integral part of most films, adding emotion and nuance while often remaining invisible to audiences. Matt Schrader shines a spotlight on the overlooked craft of film composing, gathering many of the art form’s most influential practitioners, from Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman to Quincy Jones and Randy Newman, to uncover their creative process. Tracing key developments in the evolution of music in film, and exploring some of cinema’s most iconic soundtracks, 'Score' is an aural valentine for film lovers.
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I Go Back Home - Jimmy Scott
Title: I Go Back Home - Jimmy Scott
Character: Self
Released: August 1, 2016
Type: Movie
In I GO BACK HOME - JIMMY SCOTT, we meet the German music producer Ralf Kemper, who takes on the journey to produce a record with the almost forgotten jazz icon Jimmy Scott, who is publicly unknown, but in informed quarters perceived to be a musical legend. Ralf wanted to realize this project ever since he had heard Jimmy‘s voice singing for the first time 30 years ago. But it took a personal tragedy to finally put his thoughts into action. Meeting Jimmy Scott at the age of 85 years living secluded and chairbound after an accident in Las Vegas Ralf was shocked by Jimmy‘s surprisingly bad health condition. Will he be able to put his plan into reality?
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More Than Jazz
Title: More Than Jazz
Character: Himself
Released: July 3, 2016
Type: Movie
A tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland, with Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Etta James, Marvin Gaye, David Bowie, and many more geniuses on tape; a cool Quincy Jones and a laughing Herbie Hancock; sweaty musicians, crazy audiences, and some very rare files.
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Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
Title: Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
Character: Self
Released: February 6, 2016
Type: Movie
Director Spike Lee chronicles Michael Jackson's early rise to fame.
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Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert
Title: Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert
Character: Self
Released: December 6, 2015
Type: Movie
A tribute concert celebrating Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday that promises performances from Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Adam Levine, Carrie Underwood, Usher, Zac Brown, Harry Connick Jr., Celine Dion, Lady Gaga and Juanes.
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Kareem: Minority of One
Title: Kareem: Minority of One
Character: Self
Released: November 3, 2015
Type: Movie
This documentary charts the complexity and genius of the NBA's all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's legendary career, both on and off the court. Spotlighting a six-time MVP and six-time world champion, the film examines his controversial and landmark moments, his outspoken feelings about race and politics, and the evolution of the game.
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The Distortion of Sound
Title: The Distortion of Sound
Character: Self
Released: July 10, 2014
Type: Movie
The last two decades have seen a striking decline in the quality of sound and listening experience. Compressed music, MP3s and streaming, have diminished the quality and flattened the emotion. Marketing gimmicks and convenience now take the place of excellence. The Distortion of Sound is an eye-opening exposé of the current state of sound starring Linkin Park, Slash, Quincy Jones and more. This documentary will open your ears and inspire you to reach for richer, more soul-stirring musical experiences.
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Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love
Title: Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love
Character: Himself
Released: October 12, 2013
Type: Movie
When Marvin Hamlisch passed away in August 2012 the worlds of music, theatre and cinema lost a talent the likes of which we may never see again. Seemingly destined for greatness, Hamlisch was accepted into New York’s Juilliard School as a 6-year-old musical prodigy and rapidly developed into a phenomenon. With instantly classic hits ‘The Way We Were’ and ‘Nobody Does It Better’ and scores for Hollywood films such as The Swimmer, The Sting and Sophie’s Choice and the Broadway juggernaut A Chorus Line; Hamlisch became the go-to composer for film and Broadway producers and a prominent presence on the international Concert Hall circuit. His streak was staggering, vast, unprecedented and glorious, by the age of 31 Hamlisch had won 4 Grammys, an Emmy, 3 Oscars, a Tony and a Pulitzer prize: success that burned so bright, it proved impossible to match.
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Miles Davis with Quincy Jones and the Gil Evans Orchestra: Live at Montreux 1991
Title: Miles Davis with Quincy Jones and the Gil Evans Orchestra: Live at Montreux 1991
Character: Himself
Released: July 8, 2013
Type: Movie
This concert from July 8th, 1991 was the last of Miles Davis many appearances at the Montreux Jazz Festival and took place only a few months before his death. Despite a defiant never look back philosophy, Miles was persuaded by Quincy Jones and Claude Nobs to take part in this tribute to his great friend Gil Evans, who had passed away in 1988. This truly unique concert was an historical event and a musical triumph, thankfully captured here for posterity. Miles Davis was a giant of 20th century music and this concert is as much a tribute to him as it is to the late Gil Evans.
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Experience Montreux
Title: Experience Montreux
Character: Self
Released: June 18, 2013
Type: Movie
Filmed in high definition 3D, this set brings together the Experience Montreux film plus concert performances from the Montreux Jazz Festival by Herbie Hancock and Quincy Jones and the Global Gumbo All-Stars. Experience Montreux, filmed at the 44th Festival in 2010, contains full live tracks by a range of artists that reflects the breadth and eclecticism of the Montreux Jazz Festival. The performances are interspersed with interviews with festival founder Claude Nobs and many of the artists involved and are accompanied by stunning footage of the festival setting, the town of Montreux, Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps. Quincy Jones and Herbie Hancock have both been frequent visitors to Montreux over the years and it s fitting that their performances form a part of this 3D celebration of the magic of the Montreux Jazz Festival.
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Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Title: Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Character: Self
Released: April 23, 2013
Type: Movie
Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor - one of America's most brilliant, iconic comic minds.
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Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp
Title: Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp
Character: Self
Released: September 8, 2012
Type: Movie
'Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp', examines the tumultuous life of legendary Chicago pimp Iceberg Slim (1918-1992) and how he reinvented himself from pimp to author of 7 groundbreaking books. These books were the birth of Street Lit and explored the world of the ghetto in gritty and poetic detail and have made him a cultural icon. Interviews with Iceberg Slim, Chris Rock, Henry Rollins, Ice-T, Snoop Dogg, and Quincy Jones.
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Rising Above the Blues: The Story of Jimmy Scott
Title: Rising Above the Blues: The Story of Jimmy Scott
Character: Self
Released: May 30, 2012
Type: Movie
About Jimmy Scott, who has had profound influence on the world of jazz and pop, but was never recognized by a wider audience. The documentary takes us behind the record production, where artists and musicians like Quincy Jones, Kenny Barron, John Pisano or Peter Erskine are telling their own story about Jimmy Scott. We get a look behind the scenery and find out how this record is carried out. This Making-Of is a moving document about an unknown icon of music history.
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Paul Simon: Under African Skies
Title: Paul Simon: Under African Skies
Character: Self
Released: May 11, 2012
Type: Movie
Paul Simon returns to South Africa to explore the incredible journey of his historic Graceland album, including the political backlash he received for allegedly breaking the UN cultural boycott of South Africa designed to end the Apartheid regime. On the 25th anniversary of Paul Simon's GRACELAND, acclaimed documentary filmmaker Joe Berlinger offers a glimpse at the controversy surrounding the decision to record the album in South Africa despite a UN boycott of the nation, which was aimed at ending apartheid. In the run-up to an eagerly anticipated reunion concert, Simon, Quincy Jones, Peter Gabriel, David Byrne, Harry Belafonte, Paul McCartney and others reflect on the decision to record with local artists in South Africa, and the cultural impact of the album that delivered such hits as "I Know What I Know" and "You Can Call Me Al."
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The Jazz Baroness
Title: The Jazz Baroness
Character: Self
Released: April 17, 2009
Type: Movie
The true story of a British heiress's love for jazz genius Thelonious Monk.
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Q: The Man
Title: Q: The Man
Character: Self
Released: February 1, 2009
Type: Movie
A look at the 'Godfather' role of music legend Quincy Jones in the lives of today's top young artists. Also featured are some of Mr. Jones's charitable efforts around the world.
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Quincy Jones : 75th Birthday Celebration Live at Montreux
Title: Quincy Jones : 75th Birthday Celebration Live at Montreux
Character: Self
Released: July 14, 2008
Type: Movie
When an artist of the stature of Quincy Jones celebrates his 75th birthday you can be sure it's going to be quite a party. The main concert lasted over two and a half hours and the musicians then spilled out into the bars and cafes of Montreux with the music still going strong as the sun was coming up the next morning! Backing on all tracks provided by the Montreux In The Big Band conducted by Pepe Lienhard. Incredible line-up of artists including: Patti Austin, Petula Clark, Billy Cobham, Herbie Hancock, Mick Hucknall, Al Jarreau, Chaka Khan, Angelique Kidjo, Beverley Knight, James Moody, Nana Mouskouri, Naturally 7, Paolo Nutini, Freda Payne, Lee Ritenour, Curtis Stigers and many more. Performing songs and music associated with Quincy Jones throughout his long career.
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Title: Quincy Jones: The Many Lives of Q
Released: June 13, 2008
Type: TV
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Celia: The Queen
Title: Celia: The Queen
Character: Self
Released: April 26, 2008
Type: Movie
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Quincy Jones: Breaking New Sound
Title: Quincy Jones: Breaking New Sound
Character: Self
Released: January 15, 2008
Type: Movie
Documentary about the writing and recording of Quincy Jones' score for Norman Jewison's 1967 film IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT.
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An Evening with Quincy Jones
Title: An Evening with Quincy Jones
Released: January 1, 2008
Type: Movie
For more than 50 years, Quincy Jones has forged a varied career as a recording executive, arranger, film producer, performer and composer. Here, journalist Gwen Ifill sits down with "Q" in front of an enthusiastic Washington, D.C., crowd. In this revealing interview, complemented by performances from Lesley Gore, BeBe Winans, James Ingram, Bobby McFerrin and Herbie Hancock, a portrait emerges of one of the most influential artists of our time.
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King: Man of Peace in a Time of War
Title: King: Man of Peace in a Time of War
Character: Himself
Released: January 16, 2007
Type: Movie
King: Man of Peace in a Time of War documents the work Martin Luther King did in attempting to bring peace to people during the turmoil of the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement. The film includes interviews with contemporaries such as Jesse Jackson, and military experts like Colin Powell.
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Title: Legends
Character: Self
Released: November 17, 2006
Type: TV
The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.
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Title: The One Show
Character: Self
Released: August 14, 2006
Type: TV
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One and BBC One HD. The programme is currently hosted by Alex Jones and Matt Baker from Monday-Thursday, with Chris Evans appearing instead of Baker on Fridays and relief presenters appearing when required.
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Jazz Icons - Quincy Jones Live in '60
Title: Jazz Icons - Quincy Jones Live in '60
Released: June 15, 2006
Type: Movie
Jazz Icons: Quincy Jones spotlights a young “Q” conducting his “dream band”—an 18-piece orchestra of world-renowned players such as Clark Terry, Phil Woods, Sahib Shihab, Budd Johnson and Benny Bailey. This 80-minute program, featuring 17 songs, is one of the finest examples of big band jazz ever to be captured on film. Shot in Switzerland and Belgium in 1960, these two concerts are the only known visual documents of this legendary tour—an important lost chapter in an illustrious career which has spanned six decades.
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The N Word
Title: The N Word
Character: Himself
Released: January 16, 2006
Type: Movie
The film explores the history of the word throughout its inception to present day. Woven into the narrative are poetry, music, and commentary from celebrities about their personal experiences with the word and their viewpoints. Each perspective is unique, as is each experience... some are much more comfortable with the word than others.
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Title: The Boondocks
Released: November 6, 2005
Type: TV
When Robert “Granddad” Freeman becomes legal guardian to his two grandsons, he moves from the tough south side of Chicago to the upscale neighborhood of Woodcrest (a.k.a. "The Boondocks") so he can enjoy his golden years in safety and comfort. But with Huey, a 10-year-old leftist revolutionary, and his eight-year-old misfit brother, Riley, suburbia is about to be shaken up.
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Title: The Colbert Report
Released: October 17, 2005
Type: TV
The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program that airs Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The Colbert Report is a spin-off from and counterpart to The Daily Show that comments on politics and the media in a similar way. It satirizes conservative personality-driven political pundit programs, particularly Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor. The show focuses on a fictional anchorman character named Stephen Colbert, played by his real-life namesake. The character, described by Colbert as a "well-intentioned, poorly informed, high-status idiot", is a caricature of televised political pundits. The Colbert Report has been nominated for seven Primetime Emmy Awards each in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012, two Television Critics Association Awards Awards, and two Satellite Awards. In 2013, it won two Emmys. It has been presented as non-satirical journalism in several instances, including by the Tom DeLay Legal Defense Trust and by Robert Wexler following his interview on the program. The Report received considerable media coverage following its debut on October 17, 2005, for Colbert's coining of the term "truthiness", which dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster named its 2006 Word of the Year.
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Title: The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer
Released: August 8, 2005
Type: TV
The command center for breaking news, politics and extraordinary reports from around the world. Patterned after the concept of the White House Situation Room, CNN's lead political anchor Wolf Blitzer hosts newsmakers and experts to discuss and analyze the stories that are driving today's news.
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Letter to the President
Title: Letter to the President
Character: Self
Released: March 29, 2005
Type: Movie
Feature documentary that showcases the close-knit ties between the Hip Hop Music community and America's social and political policy in the last 30 years.
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Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
Title: Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
Character: Self
Released: October 7, 2004
Type: Movie
A meld of legendary performers and contemporary artists of today who have been influenced by Ray's music perform in this concert extravaganza.
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The World of Nat King Cole
Title: The World of Nat King Cole
Character: Self
Released: June 15, 2004
Type: Movie
Combining rare original archive footage, home movies and authored by 40 intimate interviews with friends and celebrity fans this feature length film charts Nat "King" Cole's battle with racist 50’s America to become a superstar. An intimate portrait, it’s filled with music and accompanied the release of the album of the same name.
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Title: America Beyond the Color Line
Character: Self
Released: February 3, 2004
Type: TV
Henry Louis Gates Jr., Harvard's chair of Afro-American Studies, travels the length and breadth of the United States to take the temperature of black America at the start of the new century. He explores this rich and diverse landscape, social as well as geographic, and meets the people who are defining black America, from the most famous and influential to those at the grassroots.
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Title: Best Week Ever
Released: January 23, 2004
Type: TV
Best Week Ever is a weekly television program on the United States cable/satellite network VH1. It started airing in 2004 and was put on hiatus in the summer of 2009. In January 2010, it was announced that the show was cancelled. On August 3, 2012, VH1 announced the return of Best Week Ever. New weekly episodes began January 18, 2013. On the show, comedians analyze the previous week's developments in pop culture, including recent happenings in entertainment and celebrity gossip. The show's tagline is, "It's everything you love, everything you missed, and all the stuff you need to see again."
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Michael Jackson: The One
Title: Michael Jackson: The One
Character: Self
Released: January 2, 2004
Type: Movie
Documentary containing interviews with performers discussing the influence that Michael Jackson had on their career, combined with clips from Jackson's music videos.
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Live and Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection
Title: Live and Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 30, 2003
Type: Movie
Collection of songs performed at the "Frank Sinatra Spectacular," a 1965 benefit by the various members of the Rat Pack.
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Michael Jackson: Number Ones
Title: Michael Jackson: Number Ones
Character: Self
Released: November 18, 2003
Type: Movie
Pop king Michael Jackson solidifies his title with this release of fifteen past number one hits. Songs include "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," "Thriller," "Black or White," and "Blood on the Dancefloor."
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Title: The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Character: Self
Released: September 8, 2003
Type: TV
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.
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Title: Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Released: January 26, 2003
Type: TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.
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Austin Powers in Goldmember
Title: Austin Powers in Goldmember
Character: Quincy Jones
Released: July 26, 2002
Type: Movie
The world's most shagadelic spy continues his fight against Dr. Evil. This time, the diabolical doctor and his clone, Mini-Me, team up with a new foe—'70s kingpin Goldmember. While pursuing the team of villains to stop them from world domination, Austin gets help from his dad and an old girlfriend.
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The Cosby Show: A Look Back
Title: The Cosby Show: A Look Back
Character: Self
Released: May 19, 2002
Type: Movie
A retrospective of the phenomenally popular 1984-1992 situation comedy, "The Cosby Show," complete with memorable clips, bloopers and comments from series stars, producers and Bill Cosby himself.
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It's Black Entertainment
Title: It's Black Entertainment
Character: Self
Released: February 8, 2002
Type: Movie
A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa Williams traces the struggles and triumphs of the superstars of music and film. Among the many artists featured are: Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Cab Calloway, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Ella Fitzgerald, and Little Richard, Also included are today's contemporary superstars: Snoop Dogg, Ice T, Quincy Jones, Spike Lee, Russell Simmons, and many, more! 80 minutes plus DVD bonus features.
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Lesley Gore: It's Her Party
Title: Lesley Gore: It's Her Party
Released: December 7, 2001
Type: Movie
This biography tells the story of Lesley Gore's fascinating rise to the top including overwhelming stage fright and being targeted by stalkers.
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Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
Title: Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
Character: Self
Released: November 18, 2001
Type: Movie
Composer, record, TV and film producer, arranger, instrumentalist, magazine founder and multi-media entrepreneur - Quincy Jones has done it all. In his 50-year career, he has won 26 Grammy awards and an Emmy, earned seven Oscar nominations and helped ignite the career of megastar Michael Jackson. American Masters takes an all-access look at this remarkable star of the world stage. Narrated by Harry Belafonte, Quincy Jones: In the Pocket features interviews with friends and contemporaries such as former President Bill Clinton, Maya Angelou and Sidney Poitier. This candid profile also includes behind-the-scenes footage of the historic "We Are the World" all-star recording session, in-studio clips of Frank Sinatra and other exclusive visual materials.
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Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
Title: Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
Character: Self
Released: November 13, 2001
Type: Movie
The Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special was a 2001 New York City revue show by Michael Jackson. It took place on September 7, 2001 and September 10, 2001. In late November 2001, the CBS television network aired the concerts as a two-hour special in honour of Michael Jackson's thirtieth year as a solo entertainer (his first solo single, "Got to Be There", was recorded in 1971). The show was edited from footage of two separate concerts Michael had orchestrated in New York City's Madison Square Garden on September 7 and September 10 of 2001. The shows sold out in five hours. Ticket prices were pop's most expensive ever; the best seats cost $5,000 and included a dinner with Michael Jackson and a signed poster.
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Frank Sinatra Memorial
Title: Frank Sinatra Memorial
Character: Self
Released: May 16, 2000
Type: Movie
Frank Sinatra, the greatest entertainer of the 20th century, is remembered by some of the brightest stars in Hollywood in this television memorial which celebrates his life and mourns his passing. Exclusive flashback interviews with Sinatra, his friends and his family, reveal little known facts about his overwhelming generosity and the sensationalized image created by the press. * In-depth interviews with those who knew him best... Ed McMahon, Tommy Sands, Shecky Green, Phyllis McGuire, Quincy Jones, & Betty Garrett, among others. * See highlights from some of Sinatra’s last films and farewell perfomances.
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Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light
Title: Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light
Released: February 2, 2000
Type: Movie
Actor/director Sidney Poitier discusses his life and career. He tells of his upbringing in Jamaica; the difficulties he encountered in New York City at the start of his career; his involvement in the US civil-rights movement; and efforts to end apartheid in South Africa. Friends and acquaintances, as well as other performers, give their insights about what makes him so special.
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Fantasia 2000
Title: Fantasia 2000
Character: Self - Host
Released: December 31, 1999
Type: Movie
Blending lively music and brilliant animation, this sequel to the original 'Fantasia' restores 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' and adds seven new shorts.
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Intimate Portrait: Natalie Cole
Title: Intimate Portrait: Natalie Cole
Released: January 8, 1999
Type: Movie
One hour television documentary about the life and career of singer Natalie Cole which originally aired on Lifetime Television in 1998. Includes interviews with Natale Cole, Tony Bennett, Quincy Jones, Phil Ramone, David Foster, Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, Maria Cole, Dan Cleary and narrated by Patrick Stewart.
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Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years
Title: Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years
Character: Self
Released: April 11, 1998
Type: Movie
The composer-arranger-producer is honored in a tribute taped in 1997.
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Title: Classic Albums
Character: Self
Released: April 14, 1997
Type: TV
A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.
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Quincy Jones: 50 Years in Music - Live at Montreux
Title: Quincy Jones: 50 Years in Music - Live at Montreux
Released: July 19, 1996
Type: Movie
To celebrate his illustrious 50-year career, legendary music man Quincy Jones calls on some of the biggest names in the business -- including Chaka Khan and Phil Collins -- to join him onstage for this memorable 1996 concert. Selections include "Stockholm Sweetnin'" with David Sanborn; "In the Heat of the Night" with Mick Hucknall; "After You've Gone" with Collins; and "Everything Must Change" featuring Hucknall and Khan.
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The Phil Collins Big Band - Live at Montreux 1996
Title: The Phil Collins Big Band - Live at Montreux 1996
Released: July 17, 1996
Type: Movie
Phil Collins, with members of his band, together with conductor Quincy Jones and special guests including Tony Bennett, David Sanborn and members of the WDR Big Band, play several of Collins' songs in jazz arrangements, both as a solo artist and with Genesis, as well as jazz standards and covers.
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Wayne Shorter: Live at Montreux 1996
Title: Wayne Shorter: Live at Montreux 1996
Released: July 8, 1996
Type: Movie
Wayne Shorter is one of the most significant jazz performers of modern times. He performed as part of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and then Miles Davis' band in the sixties before co-founding Weather Report with Joe Zawinul in the early seventies. This Montreux concert from 1996 features the Wayne Shorter Quintet and followed on from the release of his Grammy Award winning album "High Life".
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Title: MADtv
Character: Self
Released: October 14, 1995
Type: TV
MADtv is an American sketch comedy television series originally inspired by Mad magazine. The one-hour show aired Saturday nights on Fox.
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The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Title: The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Character: Self
Released: March 6, 1995
Type: Movie
The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
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Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar
Title: Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1995
Type: Movie
This riveting music documentary traces the history of Jazz piano legend Oscar Peterson, from his early days as Montreal's teenage Boogie-Woogie sensation through his meteoric rise to international celebrity with Norman Granz and the ground-breaking Jazz at the Philharmonic and beyond. In this award-winning autobiographical portrait, legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson narrates his story, from his beginnings in smoke-filled Montreal clubs to hallmark performances with jazz greats. Concert footage includes an unforgettable combo -- Nat King Cole with Jazz at the Philharmonic and the Oscar Peterson Trio Wall reunion. Quincy Jones, Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gillespie are interviewed, among others. - Ray Brown, Herb Ellis, Ella Fitzgerald
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A Great Day in Harlem
Title: A Great Day in Harlem
Character: Self - Narrator
Released: September 27, 1994
Type: Movie
Art Kane, now deceased, coordinated a group photograph of all the top jazz musicians in NYC in the year 1958, for a piece in Esquire magazine. Just about every jazz musician at the time showed up for the photo shoot which took place in front of a brownstone near the 125th street station. The documentary compiles interviews of many of the musicians in the photograph to talk about the day of the photograph, and it shows film footage taken that day by Milt Hinton and his wife.
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The Jackson Family Honors
Title: The Jackson Family Honors
Character: Self
Released: February 22, 1994
Type: Movie
Billed as a humanitarian event, the "Jackson Family Honors" taped in Las Vegas. The event was to salute outstanding humanitarians and to raise money for charities.
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New Order Story
Title: New Order Story
Character: Self
Released: August 29, 1993
Type: Movie
Rising from the ashes of the legendary British post-punk unit Joy Division, the enigmatic New Order triumphed over tragedy to emerge as one of the most influential and acclaimed bands of the 1980's, embracing the electronic textures and disco rhythms of the underground club culture many years in advance of its contempraries. "New Order Story" is the definitive documentary on the band and traces their history all the way back to its origin with Joy Division. This extended version includes additional interviews and live footage, over 2 hours of great New Order footage. A longform video chronicling the band's history and music with interviews by Bono, Neil Tennant, Quincy Jones and others.
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Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones
Title: Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones
Character: Self
Released: October 5, 1990
Type: Movie
The extraordinary life of Quincy Jones -- one of the 20th century's most influential and talented composers, musicians and music producers -- provides the basis of this offbeat, free-form documentary tribute. With little regard for formal timelines and traditional documentary biography methods, the film is an amazing patchwork of personal insights featuring a constellation of music stars including his long-time friend Ray Charles, Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra, Herbie Hancock, Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie and rappers Big Daddy Kane and Flavor Flav, as well as politicians, filmmakers and other important people. Some of the most moving scenes involve Jones returning to his childhood home in Chicago and recounting honest and painful memories from his childhood. Jones does not shy from discussing everything -- from his mother's mental illness, to his marital problems, to his serious health conditions. He also looks frankly at his career.
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Title: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Character: Quincy Jones
Released: September 10, 1990
Type: TV
Will, a street-smart teenager, moves from the tough streets of West Philly to posh Bel-Air to live with his Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, his cousins — spoiled Hilary, preppy Carlton and young Ashley — and their sophisticated British butler, Geoffrey. Though Will’s antics and upbringing contrast greatly with the upper-class lifestyle of his extended relatives, he soon finds himself right at home as a loved part of the family.
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The Earth Day Special
Title: The Earth Day Special
Character: Self
Released: April 22, 1990
Type: Movie
The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the two hour special featured an all-star cast addressing concerns about global warming, deforestation, and other environmental ills.
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Title: Life Goes On
Character: Dan Webster
Released: September 12, 1989
Type: TV
Life Goes On is a television series that aired on ABC from September 12, 1989, to May 23, 1993. The show centers on the Thatcher family living in suburban Chicago: Drew, his wife Elizabeth, and their children Paige, Rebecca, and Charles, who is known as Corky. Life Goes On was the first television series to have a major character with Down syndrome.
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Prince: Musical Portrait
Title: Prince: Musical Portrait
Released: January 1, 1989
Type: Movie
A short documentary about the musician Prince. Features interviews with Eric Clapton, George Clinton, Terence Trent D'arby, Quincy Jones, Little Richard, Randy Newman and Miles Davis.
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The Unforgettable Nat King Cole
Title: The Unforgettable Nat King Cole
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1989
Type: Movie
Enjoy the smooth voice and cool rhythms of legendary American recording artist Nat "King" Cole with this music set, which includes popular hits like "Mona Lisa," "Save the Bones for Henry Jones," "Shine On Harvest Moon," "Sweet Lorraine" and more. The first African-American to host a television variety show, Cole sold millions of records throughout the course of his career and continues to possess enduring popularity worldwide.
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Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
Title: Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
Character: Self
Released: January 2, 1988
Type: Movie
Music documentary directed by Patrick T. Kelly.
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Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary
Title: Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary
Character: Self
Released: January 14, 1986
Type: Movie
Celebrities are interviewed about the social and working lives of Bugs, Daffy, Porky and the rest of the Looney Tunes.
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We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
Title: We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
Character: Self - Conductor
Released: January 28, 1985
Type: Movie
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how producer Quincy Jones and songwriters Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie persuaded some of the most popular performers in America to donate their services to the project, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the marathon recording session that produced the single.
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I Love Quincy
Title: I Love Quincy
Character: Self
Released: March 23, 1984
Type: Movie
Documentary profile of musician and producer Quincy Jones
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Diana
Title: Diana
Character: Self
Released: March 2, 1981
Type: Movie
Diana Ross' 1981 TV special featuring live concert footage from The Forum mixed with studio performances.
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Title: The Kennedy Center Honors
Character: Self
Released: December 28, 1978
Type: TV
The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.
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The Wiz
Title: The Wiz
Character: Emerald City Gold Pianist
Released: October 24, 1978
Type: Movie
Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.
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Wiz on Down the Road
Title: Wiz on Down the Road
Character: Self - Music Arranger / Emerald City Gold Pianist
Released: January 1, 1978
Type: Movie
A short promotional film on the making of “The Wiz” (1978). Includes a brief history of Oz portrayals in film and behind the scenes interviews.
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Title: Saturday Night Live
Character: Self - Host & Musical Guest
Released: October 11, 1975
Type: TV
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
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Title: Great Performances
Character: Self
Released: January 28, 1971
Type: TV
The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.
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Title: Ironside
Released: March 28, 1967
Type: TV
When an assassin's bullet confines him to a wheelchair for life ending his career as Chief of Detectives, Robert T. Ironside becomes a consultant to the police department. Detective Sergeant Ed Brown and policewoman Eve Whitfield join with him to crack varied and fascinating cases. Ex-con Mark Sanger is employed by the chief as home help but eventually becomes a fully fledged member of the team also. Officer Whitfield leaves after 4 years service, and is replaced by Officer Fran Belding.
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Frank Sinatra Spectacular
Title: Frank Sinatra Spectacular
Character: Self - Conductor
Released: June 12, 1965
Type: Movie
The Rat Pack -- Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Dean Martin -- in their only joint television performance. This special was televised via closed-circuit from St. Louis to a select group of theaters, where ticket buyers watched the live performance on screen. The concert was organized by Harold Gibbons and Frank Sinatra as a fundraiser for Dismas Clark Half-Way House of St. Louis, the first halfway house for ex-convicts. Johnny Carson, in the third year of his Tonight Show stint took the place of Joey Bishop who was ill as the MC and 4th member of the Rat Pack.
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Title: The Oscars
Character: Self
Released: March 19, 1953
Type: TV
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.