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Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones

Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones

20187.01h 30m

Overview

“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.

Directed by Leon Knoles
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Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

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Rashida Jones

Rashida Jones

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Danny Glover

Danny Glover

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Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle

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LL Cool J

LL Cool J

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Usher

Usher

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Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey

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Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson

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Ludacris

Ludacris

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John Legend

John Legend

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About Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones

Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones is a music, documentary, tv movie film released in 2018. Directed by Leon Knoles, it stars Quincy Jones, Rashida Jones, Danny Glover. “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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