“Every time there was a change in musical direction, he was involved”

Quincy feels like he's been in my life since I first became interested in music in the '70s. Every time there was a step change in musical direction, he was involved. I remember buying the Thriller album and playing it non-stop because it had such a big impact on me. His greatness will be reflected in all the recordings he was involved in, from big bands and Sinatra to the new acts he mentored. Goodbye Q and thank you. You were the soundtrack of my childhood and I will never forget you. Andy Mackenzie, 61, advertising creative director, Ashford, Middlesex

“Sinatra at the Sands is irreplaceable”

Anyone who can listen to “Eyes of Love” from Quincy's 1973 album You've Got it Bad Girl and not carry it with them for the rest of their life is incapable of love. “Summer in the City” on the same album is a micrometer or two behind “Eyes.” And the Sinatra at the Sands album is irreplaceable. SW Barnes, Arkansas, USA

“He was a hospitable man without any airs”

I worked in the hospitality industry for 12 years and in 1982 Quincy Jones was a guest of Alex Haley at Club LeConte, a private dining club in Knoxville, Tennessee. I was Quincy's floor captain and entertained in the evenings; It was my job to ensure that his needs and those of other guests were met during their dining experience. Quincy was unsure about a main course and I introduced him to the Duckling Chambord. He was a very warm, welcoming man with no airs and graces – very nice and charming. Despite the presence of his wonderful host, he delighted everyone at his table. Eric Taylor, 75, retired, Mims, Florida, USA

“He had beautiful handwriting and was very kind”

A wonderfully talented musician, producer and arranger and a major musical presence in my life since around the mid 70's after I heard his album You've Got it Bad Girl. I met Quincy in Cardiff in 2009 when he was made a Fellow of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. It was also my daughter's graduation and she began a career as a theater stage manager. I thanked him for his music and asked him to sign a graduation program for my daughter. He had beautiful handwriting and was very gracious to his admirers. A beautiful memory of a very talented humanitarian. AndrewNorth Devon

“His music is deep, complex, clever, creative and playful”

I named my son after the great Quincy Jones. When we asked our homebirth midwife about cool baby girl and boy names, she said she liked ones that start with the letter Q. I immediately said, “Ah, Quincy, like Quincy Jones,” and that was it! He is now 17 and a real musician. To me the name Quincy Jones is music. His productions are deep, complex, clever, creative, extremely playful, out of this world, eternal – as are his smile, his sparkling eyes and the many, many connections he made. An inspiration and joy beyond measure. Brigitte Lauper table, Waiheke Island, New Zealand

“Very few people are talented in so many genres”

QJ is one of my all-time heroes. There are very few people who are so talented and at the top of their game in so many genres, including jazz, pop, film music, and TV and film production. He was also incredibly handsome and had a kind soul. There are times when someone famous dies and it really affects you. QJ's death is very meaningful to me this time. What an amazing person we have lost. LouiseCanada

“Chump Change was my first glimpse into Quincy’s musical brain”

I named my son Quinn after Quincy Jones. The title Chump Change is forever linked as a jingle to the Dutch sports radio show Langs de lijn. This jingle was first used in 1974 and is still used today. Chump Change was my first glimpse into Quincy's musical brain. I also met him shortly after Prince's death at Paisley Park, Prince's home in Minnesota. We talked several times that evening… magically. CorCanada

“He created musical magic”

The first song I ever heard by Q was “Turn on the Action” from his 1981 album “The Dude,” which came on the radio when I was 12 years old. Since the song was clearly sung by a woman (Patti Austin, as I later found out), I assumed that Quincy must be a woman. It wasn't until I bought the album that I realized how wrong I was – but the whole idea of ​​a producer inviting great singers to sing on his albums was new to me. Quincy created musical magic and set the standard by which I measure all other music. HarryAmsterdam