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    Quincy Jones: Beyond Category

    Honoring cultural icon Quincy Jones.

    Headshot of Quincy Jones.

    Life and Legacy

    Quincy Jones: Beyond Category is an event series organized by the USC Thornton School of Music to explore, elevate, and celebrate Quincy Jones’s life and legacy. Working across styles and idioms including classical, jazz, pop, R&B, and film scoring—and breaking ground for African American achievement in the entertainment industries—Jones has garnered the highest levels of critical and commercial acclaim. 

    UPDATE: Quincy Jones passed away on November 3 2024; USC Thornton will continue to honor and celebrate his tremendous legacy.

    Series Events

    Quincy Jones: Beyond Category is presented by USC Visions & Voices: the Arts & Humanities Initiative. Admission is free and open to the public. Please check back for guests to be announced. Reservations via Visions & Voices required; RSVP beginning Thursday, August 1.

    QUINCY JONES: BEYOND CATEGORY

    From the Archives

    Peruse the archives for footage of Quincy Jones including seminal projects and close collaborators throughout the years.

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    This Week @ Thornton

    “This Week @ Thornton” is the School of Music’s recap of our latest events, news and updates. From community spotlights to our “Pick of the Week,” stay connected to what is happening at USC Thornton and the music scene in Los Angeles.

    Subscribe to stay up-to-date on future Quincy Jones: Beyond Category series updates and campus activities.

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