Quincy Jones’ Qwest TV will kick off December 15th. The subscription-video-on-demand (SVOD) service is described as the “Netflix of Jazz.” Jones worked with television producer Reza Ackbaraly to create the service that completed a successful Kickstarter campaign in the Fall that raised $170,000. Qwest TV has exclusive jazz content andContinue Reading
[youtube id=”pd9wMHKMj6E”] Quincy Jones covered The Lovin’ Spoonful’s “Summer In The City” for his 1973 album, You’ve Got It Bad Girl.  Jones had already branched out from his jazz roots in the ’60s with his interest in bossa nova, soul and pop. “Summer In The City” was an upbeat rock composition and Jones changedContinue Reading
Quincy Jones and TV producer Reza Ackbaraly are launching Qwest TV, the first and only video-on-demand service dedicated to jazz and jazz-inspired forms. The service will debut in the fall and subscriptions start at $7.49 Â per month. The pre-launch of the service is in September via Kickstarter and the firstContinue Reading
[youtube id=”hnXhzNiUyjI”] Hypetrak Magazine arranged for Kendrick Lamar to meet Quincy Jones and they talk about the origins of rap, the formula for success, Michael Jackson’s Thriller and the importance of keeping the culture in hip-hop. Related posts: Kickmag’s 2008 Picks We Are The World Remake For Haiti In 2012Continue Reading