The passing of Quincy Jones leaves a big void in this world. The famed producer left an indelible mark on this world through his music. Jones leaves behind seven children.
Some of them followed his footsteps into a career in entertainment, while some did not.
Oprah commented on the perception of how Jones only seemed to date white women, to which the singer famously replied, “I have been with every kind of woman of every nationality,” adding that he wouldn’t limit himself based on race or locatio
“Never underestimate your role in your kid’s lives…I learned that a bit later in my life, but I’m so glad I finally figured it out because being a father is hands down one of the greatest blessings!!” he wrote.
The famed producer also kept his father’s words close, his father had said, “once a task has just begun, never leave it ’til it’s done, be the labor great or small, do it well or not at all.”
Reflecting on his father’s strength in supporting the family through the hardships of the Great Depression, the veteran star noted the beauty in looking back on old photographs, saying they reminded him of his parent’s unwavering love and commitment.
Quincy was never shy to express his appreciation for his family one saying, “I’m so grateful for my daughters because they aren’t scared to stand up to their daddy. I am an imperfect human & I’m not afraid to say it.”
Quincy’s eldest child is his daughter Jolie Jones who was born on October 4, 1953. Jones welcomed Jolie with his first wife, who was his high-school sweetheart Jeri Caldwell. The couple married in 1956 and divorced a decade later in 1966. Jolie is a health advocate and herself struggles with Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS), which she has described as a “debilitating” condition on her website. She wants to create more awareness about the issue and “the responsibility to open up a dialog” by bringing attention to the condition.
The second child Jones’ welcomed was Rachel Jones. He welcomed Rachel on July 23, 1963, following a brief affair with her mom, dancer Carol Reynolds.
A few years ago he wrote a touching birthday tribute to his daughter Rachel sharing a picture of the two of them with the caption, “Happy Happy Birthday to my sweet daughter Rachel @drmarinavet <3 !!! Thank U for your love & light…We all know this world needs more of it!” Rachel is a mother herself now and works as a veterinarian.
Quincy Jones welcomed his third child, Martina Jones on November 1, 1966. He welcomed Martina with his wife, Swedish model Ulla Andersson, whom he married on November 1, 1966.
The couple separated in 1974 and Martina moved to Sweden with her mother. She began to pursue a career in modelling and now works as a photographer. While she shares images from her life on social media, she tends to keep her private life quite private.
Quincy Jone’s only son, Quincy Jones III, born on December 23, 1968. The younger Jones’ followed his father’s footsteps as a musician, and became a rapper and producer. He worked with major artists like Tupac and Ice Cube among others. He also scored sountracks for films including ‘Menace II Society‘ and ‘Office Space.’
His work in TV earned him as ASCEP award for ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air‘ and an Emmy nomination for ‘The PJs.’ At 55 years old, apart from his professional accolades, he is also a father to a daughter.
Quincy’s third marriage to Peggy Liption produced two daughters. The older one of the two is Kidada Jones, who was born on March 22, 1974. She grew up in Bel Air, among celebrities but personally struggled with her identity due to her biracial heritage. She was expelled from several schools due to being unable to fit in.
After her mother passed away. Quincy was heartbroken and described the late woman as his ‘beloved’ wife and mother of his ‘incredibly daughters.’ On their part, the two girls encouraged donations to Seasons Hospice in honor of their mother’s memory.
Quincy’s second daughter with Lipton was Rashida Jones. She might arguably the most popular of all of his children. Born February 25, 1976, Jones is known for her roles in shows like “The Office,” “Parks and Recreation,” and “Angie Tribeca,” and more.
She also co-wrote and produced “Toy Story 4.” She directed a Grammy-winning documentary about her father titled ‘Quincy.’ In her personal life, she became a mother to a son with musician Ezra Koenig in September 2018
After Lipton, Quincy met German actress and model Nastassja Kinski. The couple welcomed Quincy’s youngest child, a daughter named Kenya-Kinski Jones on February 9, 1993
Kenya worked in the modeling industry. All of Quincy’s six daughters were precious to him. In March 2018, he posted a sweet tribute to his six daughters, saying they were “brilliant, kind, creative, & perseverant.”
The titan of the music industry passed away on November 3, 2024 at the age of 91 years old. According to a statement from his publicist, Arnold Robinson, he passed away peacefully at his Bel Air home, as he was surrounded by family.
His family released a heartfelt statement on the occasion of his passing which read, “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”
Truly Quincy Jones was one of the greats. His legacy will definitely live on as the music he made was timeless. Share this with others who might want to know more about Quincy Jones and the life he lived.
