Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones
7
90 minutes
12/9/2018
Overview
“Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones,” is a star-studded evening that celebrates the life and legacy of the icon. In celebration of such a legendary figure, some of the biggest stars came to share in on the celebration. Performers such as Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Brian McKnight, John Legend, Gloria Estefan, Fantasia, Charlie Wilson, Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo, Sam Smith, Meghan Trainor, Patti Austin, Yolanda Adams, Ledisi, and Cynthia Erivo all hit the stage to pay tribute to Quincy Jones by performing his classic works. Additionally, Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith, Danny Glover, Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, LL Cool J, Rashida Jones, and Ludacris shared their personal stories of how Quincy has impacted them throughout the years. The special was taped in September at the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
Cast List
Quincy Jones
as Self
Rashida Jones
as Self
Danny Glover
as Self
Dave Chappelle
as Self
LL Cool J
as Self
Usher
as Self
Oprah Winfrey
as Self - Host
Jennifer Hudson
as Self
Ludacris
as Self
John Legend
as Self
Stevie Wonder
as Self
Kimberly Brooks
as Self - Announcer
Gloria Estefan
as Self
Gladys Knight
as Self
Herbie Hancock
as Self