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Wisdom and musings on creativity and life from one of the world's most beloved musicians, producers, and mentors, Quincy Jones 12 Notes is a self-development guide that will affirm that creativity is a calling that can and should be answered, no matter your age or experience. Drawing from his own life, and those of his many creative collaborators past and present, Quincy Jones presents readers with lessons that are hardworking and accessible, yet speak to the passion of self-expression. He includes sections as deep as how to transform grief into power, and as practical as how to set goals and articulate intentions through daily affirmations. Weaving his story throughout, Jones lets readers in on his own creative process, as well as the importance of letting honesty, hard work, and good relationships drive your career.

The African continent is for sale and on its way to being owned by the superpowers. Quincy S Jones makes that bold assertion in this book, noting that those signing the sale contracts are dictators willing to kill anyone in return for fistfuls of money. The question Will the African people allow this to happen?In calling attention to the stakes, the author seeks to answer questions such • How have dictators come to power throughout Africa?• What role does the military play in Africa?• What can be done to stem rampant corruption?• What role does populism play in Africa’s politics?The author also examines the role that guns play in everyday life, the recent military coup in the West African state of Mali, and how various nations have responded to military coups.Ultimately, the author concludes that the only way for Africans to control their destiny is • Unite against their dictators.• Build liberal democracies across the continent.• Build an African Défense Alliance “A.D.A” & one currency for Africa to be named “Africa”.

Michael Jacksons Thriller, den Charity- Hit We Are the World, die Soul- Legende Ray Charles, die Kultserie Der Prinz von Bel-Air - jeder kennt sie. Doch kaum einer weiß, wer hinter den Kulissen der großen Stars die Fäden zieht. Wie kein Zweiter prägte Quincy Jones die Musik-, Film- und TV-Welt. Und ein Ende seiner erfolgreichen Laufbahn ist nicht abzusehen - dabei ist der Vollblutmusiker und produzent im März 2011 schon stattliche 78 Jahre alt geworden. In diesem Buch erzählt Jones seine Geschichte: von einer schweren Kindheit über den harten Aufstieg bis hin zum großen Erfolg. Mit unveröffentlichten Fotos und Dokumenten aus Jones' Privatarchiv und etlichen O-Tönen von berühmten Freunden und Weggefährten.

Focusing on the master's techniques in music production, this volume offers invaluable insights for aspiring producers and artists. Drawing from his experiences as an arranger for legends like Count Basie and Ray Charles, as well as his journey as a bandleader and early pop producer, Jones shares the lessons and skills that shaped his successful career. This foundational guide is crucial for anyone looking to understand the art of music creation.