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How Seattle jazz shaped Quincy Jones's rise
Original: How Charlie Taylor, Ray Charles and Seattle jazz shaped Quincy Jones
A new profile traces how Quincy Jones's early years in Seattle, guided by bandleader Charlie Taylor and his friendship with a young Ray Charles, set him on the path to becoming one of music's most influential producers and composers. The piece highlights the city's jazz scene as an overlooked starting point in his career.
Why now: Interest in Quincy Jones's legacy and origins continues to draw attention following renewed coverage of his life and career.
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- How Charlie Taylor, Ray Charles and Seattle jazz shaped Quincy Jones · Yakima Herald-Republic
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