**FILE** Quincy Jones in his studio in 1980 (Los Angeles Times/UCLA, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons)
**FILE** Quincy Jones in his studio in 1980 (Los Angeles Times/UCLA, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

Songwriter, composer and iconic producer Quincy Jones, who was behind some of the most influential records in American music, has died at 91. How will you remember Quincyโ€™s legacy?ย 

Tim Bayard, Wilmington, Del.

The legend. May his soul rest. You did great young man. Your music will live on and on and on. Rest well.

Marlene Jones, Las Vegas

My sincere condolences to the family of Quincy Jones. He had a profound impact on numerous musical and acting careers. A man of great integrity, God blessed him with an extraordinary gift that he generously shared with the worldโ€”quite a legacy. Quincy Jones is one of my heroes.

Marcia Fisher, Baltimore

May the โ€œFlight of Angelsโ€ sing him to his final resting place.

John Watley, Washington, D.C.

Another icon in Black history that contributed great music to American culture.

Fatai Ijelu, Washington, D.C.

The greatest producer of all time. His talent has shaped the world of music and acting. No one can fill his shoes. I want to say thank you, Mr. Jones, and may you rest peacefully with the Lord.

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