EVENTS
Quincy Jones: Beyond Category
Honoring cultural icon 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.
QUINCY JONES: BEYOND CATEGORY
From the Archives
Enjoy archival footage of select Quincy Jones 2024 events, presented by USC Visions & Voices: the Arts & Humanities Initiative, featuring his seminal projects and close collaborators throughout the years.
Stay Connected
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.
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