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Quincy Jones Prom

Celebrating the career of composer, arranger, producer and conductor Quincy Jones, including his early film and TV scores and collaborations with jazz greats like Count Basie.

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Prom from the Royal Albert Hall which celebrates the career of composer, arranger, producer, conductor and all-round musical genius Quincy Jones.

Jules Buckley and his Metropole Orkest lead the festivities on stage, celebrating Quincy's compositions, arrangements and productions from a career that has lasted over half a century. The musical and orchestral journey looks back at Quincy's early film and TV scores as well as his collaborations with the likes of Count Basie and Ray Charles, along with his momentous and iconic production work with The Brothers Johnson and Michael Jackson.

Bringing the proceedings up to date is a line-up of inventive and prodigious multi-instrumentalists including Quincy's proteges Jacob Collier, Cuban pianist, composer and Grammy nominee Alfredo RodrΓ­guez, and Cameroonian bassist, composer and vocalist Richard Bona - all showcasing brand new compositions and musical tributes to one of the most influential jazz artists of the 20th century.

Presented by Clemency Burton-Hill and Clarke Peters.

2 hours, 1 minute

Music Played

  • Quincy Jones

    Opening Medley: Roots Mural / Ironside / Sanford & Son

    Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Conductor: Jules Buckley. Music Arranger: Evan Jolly.
  • Quincy Jones

    Chump Change

    Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Conductor: Jules Buckley. Music Arranger: Franck van der Heijden. Music Arranger: Damiano Pascarelli.
  • Quincy Jones

    Theme from The Pawnbroker

    Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Conductor: Jules Buckley. Performer: Laura Mvula. Music Arranger: Stefan Behrisch.
  • Don Gibson

    I Can't Stop Loving You

    Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Conductor: Jules Buckley. Music Arranger: Quincy Jones.
  • Jacob Collier

    In the Real Early Morning

    Music Arranger: Jules Buckley. Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Conductor: Jules Buckley. Performer: Jacob Collier.
  • Quincy Jones

    The Separation

    Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Conductor: Jules Buckley. Music Arranger: Jules Buckley.
  • Richard Bona

    Please Don't Stop

    Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Conductor: Jules Buckley. Performer: Richard Bona. Music Arranger: ArcoIris Sandoval.
  • Dizzy Gillespie

    Manteca

    Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Conductor: Jules Buckley. Performer: Alfredo RodrΓ­guez. Music Arranger: Quincy Jones. Music Arranger: Damiano Pascarelli.
  • Quincy Jones

    Call Me Mr Tibbs

    Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Conductor: Jules Buckley. Performer: Cory Henry. Music Arranger: Jules Buckley.
  • Quincy Jones

    Soul Bossa Nova

    Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Conductor: Jules Buckley. Music Arranger: Vellu Halkosalmi.
  • Quincy Jones

    Shoot to Kill

    Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Conductor: Jules Buckley. Music Arranger: Stefan Behrisch.
  • Alfredo RodrΓ­guez

    Meteorite

    Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Conductor: Jules Buckley. Music Arranger: Jules Buckley.
  • Quincy Jones

    Celie Shaves Mr./ Scarification

    Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Conductor: Jules Buckley. Music Arranger: Stefan Behrisch.
  • Barry Mann

    Just Once

    Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Conductor: Jules Buckley. Performer: Richard Bona. Music Arranger: Tommy Laurence. Composer: Cynthia Weil.
  • Ashford & Simpson

    Stuff Like That

    Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Conductor: Jules Buckley. Music Arranger: Tommy Laurence. Composer: Quincy Jones.
  • Louis Johnson

    Stomp!

    Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Conductor: Jules Buckley. Music Arranger: Tommy Laurence. Composer: George Johnson.
  • Quincy Jones

    Wee B. Doin It

    Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Conductor: Jules Buckley. Performer: Jacob Collier. Music Arranger: Jules Buckley. Music Arranger: Vula Malinga.
  • Steve Porcaro

    Human Nature

    Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Conductor: Jules Buckley. Performer: Jacob Collier. Music Arranger: Jacob Collier. Composer: John Bettis. Music Arranger: Jules Buckley.
  • Steve Porcaro

    Billie Jean

    Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Conductor: Jules Buckley. Performer: Cory Henry. Music Arranger: Jules Buckley. Composer: John Bettis.
  • Quincy Jones

    Money Runner

    Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Conductor: Jules Buckley. Music Arranger: Evan Jolly.
  • Michael Jackson

    Wanna Be Startin' Something

    Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Conductor: Jules Buckley. Performer: Laura Mvula. Music Arranger: Jules Buckley.
  • Sam Theard

    Let The Good Times Roll

    Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Conductor: Jules Buckley. Music Arranger: Evan Jolly.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Clarke Peters
Presenter Clemency Burton-Hill
Participant Quincy Jones
Producer Sasha Duncan
Director Tim Van Someren
Conductor Jules Buckley
Orchestra Metropole Orkest
Musician Arlia de Ruiter
Performer Jacob Collier
Performer Alfredo Rodriguez
Performer Richard Bona

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