Lou Donaldson, a pioneering figure in the soul jazz movement, passed away on November 9th. He was 98 years old.

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Quincy Jones, who has died aged 91, was one of the most important and versatile figures in the history of 20th-century music; in a career that spanned 70 years, he enjoyed success as a trumpeter, ...

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Finding himself in deep debt, Jones joined the business side of music, getting a job at Mercury Records where he eventually rose to the role of vice president. "When it came to the people who actually ...

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Quincy Jones, the impresario who dominated American music for decades and shaped the careers of stars including Michael ...

Jones joined the business side of music, getting a job at Mercury Records where he eventually rose to the role of vice president. "When it came to the people who actually own the label ...