BEFORE his passing, Quincy Jones was preparing his honorable Oscar acceptance speech. Following a fight with pancreatic cancer, the renowned music producer passed away on November 3 at the age of 91.
His daughter, the actress Rashida Jones, delivered a few lines from the acceptance speech he was composing for the event on Sunday, November 17, during the 15th Governors Awards.
Rashida Jones recited her father’s remarks, saying: “You didn’t even see faces of color working in the studio commissaries when I was a young film composer.”
“I’m so, so proud of the fact that my name and contributions can be included in that evolution.
“I share this award and tonight’s honor with all the amazing directors, legendary actors, and of course exceptional songwriters, composers, and musicians who I’ve formed dear friendships with over my seven decades in this business, and know that I wouldn’t trade this night or those experiences for anything in the world.”
Rashida Jones was happy to accept her father’s Lifetime Achievement Award, but she also admitted that “it was a difficult decision” to attend the event.
The actress, who has appeared in comedy shows such as The Office and Parks and Recreation, said: “It was a difficult decision for our family to come here today, but we felt compelled to commemorate his amazing life and career.
She stated that her father’s music has literally defined an entire century of culture – jazz, disco, film, pop, hip-hop – but the real thread in his music is all infused with his love.