PJM Newsletter Quincy Jones -May

John Baptiste added his voice, and hot
piano jam in the finale-“Let the Good
Times Roll”, in a bluesy/jazz style.
https://youtu.be/pqS5lxwxmKc
Each artist walked over to Q with hugs
after killing it onstage! Michael Jackson’s
80’s hits brought nostalgic moments
as videos of Q, and MJ working
together filled the screens. People dancing,
singing along, and jamming!
We need more shows like this! Covers
to “Pretty Young Thing”, “Off the
Wall”, and “Lady in my Life” captured
with breathtaking energy! The ‘Thriller’(still
a top selling album)presentation
included viral dancer, Salif Gueye,
a special guest performer imitating MJ’s
moves on;
“Don’t Stop till You Get Enough”, and
“Billie Jean”.
https://youtu.be/3UOPQ22iFiw
Lebanese musician Ibrahim Maaloof ’s
stirring trumpet solo mesmerized the
tremendous crowd. His melodic intro
to “Human Nature” brought peaceful
vibes, exquisite horn notes, and a
standing ovation of applause.
https://youtu.be/OjqRaFvBVxc
The excellent players in Q’s orchestra
conducted by John Clayton, a high
school friend of his.
This first rate music concert introduced
a welcoming international audience to
a new generation of artists. Quincy
spoke of them, and us as a society with
advice on his approach to life, and benefits
of team work; “This is about we,
us, ours. I swear by that”…
You can listen to the whole thing here,
as well as his hilarious take on the ‘occupant’
in Washington, D.C.;
https://youtu.be/wpgDtdzAKEw
“Sounds of the 80s”-an evening of musical
greatness, and unforgettable moments
in Montreux, a uniquely warm,
and outstanding city. A multitude of
80s sounds etched in memory.
A place where the legacy, achievements,
and incredibly beautiful music of our
beloved Quincy Jones, will live forever.
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