NEW YORK (AP) — Reactions to the Death of Quincy Jones, who died on Sunday at the age of 91:

— “He was extremely talented and I felt privileged to have known him for many years. He was friends with George Martin, the producer of the Beatles, and they produced very good music together. Quincy, or “Quince” or “Q” as he was known, always had a twinkle in his eye and had a very positive, loving spirit that infected everyone who knew him. His work with Michael Jackson is of course legendary and he had so many other strings to his musical bow.” Paul McCartney on Instagram.

— “Quincy Jones is the true definition of a mentor, a father and a friend. He showed me the biggest parts of myself. He defended me. He encouraged me. He gave me courage. He inspired me. He checked on me when necessary. “He let me use his wings until mine were strong enough to fly,” – Will Smith on Instagram.

– “I woke up today to the terrible news that we lost Quincy Jones. Genius is a description used loosely but rarely earned. Clearly, Quincy was the MAN. I won my first Grammy with Quincy and live with his wisdom every day.” Ice-T on X

— “My heavenly twin Quincy was a titan in the music world. He was a wonderful and unique person, I was lucky to have known him.” Michael Caine on X (Both Caine and Jones were born on March 14, 1933).

— “Today we say goodbye to the legendary Quincy Jones – a musical giant whose genius changed our world and left a lasting legacy. Rest well, Quincy. #Legend“,” Morgan Freeman on X

– “Peace to my mentor #QuincyJones“You are the reason I became a composer at 16…Long live the king of music.” Wyclef Jean on X

– “He asked: Where are you from? Philly, I replied, his eyes twinkling and he was talking about the Uptown Theater. I was so excited to meet Mr. American Music in person. I literally knelt because he was a king. Thank you, Mr. Quincy Jones, for giving us all the sound.” Colman Domingo on X

— “A masterful musician, composer and orchestrator who shaped American musical culture. A man full of soul and drive. 'If music is the food of love, keep playing'” Wendell Pierce on X

— “We have lost a pure, unadulterated genius. The music of the 20th century bears his traces.” Playwright Lynn Nottage on X

— “Quincy Jones was so much more than just a musical genius. He was a storyteller, film artist and a good man. We were very lucky to have him,” Lee Grant on X

– “My hero. truly one of the greatest minds the music world has ever known. He was so kind to me, so wonderful, such an influence. his legacy and music will live on forever. Thanks for everything, Q. You were the guy.” Harry Connick Jr. on Instagram.