Earlier this week, we received the news that Quincy Jones died at the age of 91. Jones’s career spanned seven decades. He was a prolific musician, producer, and composer, and was nominated for 80 Grammy Awards.

It would be impossible to fit all of the music Jones had a hand in creating into one Coffee Break, but today let’s honor this titan of the industry with music.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that Quincy Jones worked on would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played

Quincy Jones and His Orchestra – Soul Bossa Nova
Lesley Gore – It’s My Party
George Benson – Give Me The Night
New Order – Blue Monday ’88
Quincy Jones- The Theme from Ironside
Quincy Jones – Sanford And Son
Ray Charles – Let the Good Times Roll