Quincy Jones was buried in a private funeral attended by all seven of his children.
The music icon’s “intimate ceremony” was held in Los Angeles a week after his death on November 3 at the age of 91. The Associated Press reported sunday.
Jones’ children – Jolie, 71; Rachel, 61; Martina, 58; Quincy III, 55; Kidada, 50; Rasheeda, 48; and Kenya, 31—were in attendance to pay respects and say goodbye to their father, according to a family statement.
“The intimate ceremony included Mr. Jones’ seven children, his brother, two sisters and immediate family members,” the family told the AP, adding, “They are extremely grateful for the condolences and tributes from his friends and fans from all over.” Are.” World.”
Jones’ loved ones did not reveal the location of a private memorial; However, he shared that a larger memorial celebration of Mr. Jones’ life would be announced at a later date.
The Post contacted Jones’ publicist for comment.
jones family confirmed his death Last week.
“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of the passing of our father and brother Quincy Jones,” he said at the time. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate his great life and know there will never be another like him.
“He is truly one of a kind and we will miss him greatly; We feel consoled and immensely proud to know that the love and joy, which was the essence of His existence, was shared with the world through everything He created. Through his music and his boundless love, Quincy Jones’ heart will continue to beat for eternity.
Rashida Jones also shared a heartfelt tribute To his father on social media last week.
I am posting one old pic Of her father, the actress wrote, “My father was nocturnal his entire adult life. He started ‘Jazz Hours’ in high school and never looked back. When I was little, I used to wake up in the middle of the night to look for her.”
Rasheeda continued by saying that he would be making music somewhere in their house, and instead of sending her back to bed, “he would smile and take me in his arms as he continued working… There was no safe place in the world for me.”
Last post of 28-time Grammy winner It was shared on Instagram a day before his death. Sharing a smiling snapshot with his daughter Martina, Jones looked healthy and happy as he left a precious message for her.
“Happy Birthday to my Tina Bina @martinafotos1!! . So proud to be a dad! Big hug, I love you always 🫶🏾💜,” he has written,
Jones was arguably the most influential musician of the 20th century, producing Michael Jackson’s 1982 “Thriller” album and collaborating with artists such as Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and Ella Fitzgerald.
great creator Cheated death 50 years ago He was given a 1% chance of survival after suffering two brain aneurysms. Jones’s showbiz friends planned a memorial service after learning that her survival was critical, but Quincy made it happen and even attended his death ceremony,
Jones said in 2018, “I basically attended my own funeral… It was special to see so many people there to celebrate 41 years of my life.”
