The power of collaboration: Here’s how Quincy Jones changed musical arrangement

On the sleeve notes of some of the most memorable and best-selling albums of all time, you’ll find the words “Produced and arranged by Quincy Jones.” It was a hallmark of quality. Jones, who died on November 3, 2024, at the age of 91, transformed our understanding of musical arrangement. His work spanned decades and genres, from jazz and pop to hip-hop and film scoring. He worked with music icons like Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, and Aretha Franklin, and also...