“On November 15 at the Dolby Theatre, Quincy Jones will be honored by the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz as part of the Monk Institute’s Vocals Competition Finale and All-Star Gala..
I have known Q for over 50 years and there is no one more deserving of this award. I am always in awe of his superior talent, taste, creativity, and contributions to cultural innovation and charitable causes. For many decades now, he has continued to support, encourage, and nurture the younger generation of musical artists, and, now at the age of 82, Quincy is just getting started. He’s got the energy, the drive and the intense desire to ensure that the global cultural contributions of our youth will be a major factor in uplifting the human spirit for many generations to come.
Join me on November 15 for the Monk Institute Vocals Competition Finale and All-Star Gala and tribute to Quincy with Patti Austin, George Benson, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Terri Lyne Carrington, Freddy Cole, Dave Grusin, Jimmy Heath, Al Jarreau, Hubert Laws, Ledisi, Gretchen Parlato, Arturo Sandoval, Wayne Shorter, Luciana Souza, and others. John Beasley will serve as the evening’s musical director and our hosts will include Andy Garcia, Seth MacFarlane and Jeff Goldblum.” – Herbie Hancock