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Jones, who died at 91, erased boundaries, connected worlds and embraced delight. As a producer, he coaxed ingenuity from his players and singers.

Quincy Jones passed away on Sunday at the age of 91.

Quincy Jones, the famed music producer who helped artists dominate popular music for half a century, has died. NPR’s Walter Ray Watson described Jones’ talent as one that produced music that hooked ears, warmed hearts and moved feet to dance.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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Quincy Jones’ gilded discography spanned jazz, pop and rock — and collaborations with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and countless others. Start with these gems.

The Weeknd wrote an emotional tribute to Quincy Jones, whom he called his “idol.”

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