L.A. Times - Entertainment — More than a half-century ago, Quincy Jones heard Aretha Franklin’s voice for the first time. At the time, Franklin was a young, prodigious vocalist singing in gospel caravan tours across the country under the tutelage of her father, the Rev. ... more info

Dlisted — Go ahead and add Kathleen Turner’s name under Quincy Jones’ and Patti LuPone’s names on the list of people whose feet you want to curl up to and tilt your head as they drop golden nugget after golden nugget into your ear. Kathleen Turner did a... more info

411 Mania — Netflix is set to premiere a new documentary about the legendary Quincy Jones next month. The post Netflix Premiering Quincy Jones Documentary Next Month appeared first on 411MANIA. more info

Stereogum — Rashida Jones has directed a documentary about her father Quincy Jones that will premiere on Netflix on 9/21, as Variety reports. The streaming company just announced the existence of Quincy today. It'll explore the legendary musician's long and st... more info

Reuters — MONTREUX, Switzerland (Reuters) - Quincy Jones, the legendary American music producer, was honored on Friday at the Montreux Jazz Festival, the annual event where he served as co-director in the 1990s and continues to be a regular feature. more info

Guardian Music — O2 Arena, London The musician-producer marks his 85th birthday by inviting stars from Mick Hucknall to Corinne Bailey Rae to reprise his hits, while he sprinkles anecdotes from the sidesWhat better way to celebrate the 85th birthday of one of America... more info

Stereogum — Winning the Polar Music Prize is a pretty big deal in the recording industry. Founded by ABBA's manager Stig Anderson, the prize celebrates the "power and importance of music." Last year, Sting and Wayne Shorter were the Laureates, and past honorees ... more info

Guardian Music — As the founder of the Last Poets, Nuriddin, who has died aged 73, was a hero to everyone from Tupac Shakur to Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis Jalal Mansur Nuriddin – sometimes known as “the grandfather of rap” – who has died ag... more info

TMZ — Marvin Gaye's son says his dad was a ladies' man who would've laughed off Quincy Jones' supposed revelation he got into bed with Marlon Brando. We spoke with Marvin Gaye III who told us he was really upset Quincy had decided to keep himself relevant�... more info

Uncut — Mark Ronson, Lalah Hathaway and Caro Emerald will join him at The O2 on June 27 Mark Ronson, Lalah Hathaway and Caro Emerald will join him at The O2 on June 27 The post Quincy Jones to celebrate his 85th birthday with London concert appeared fir... more info