Rashida Jones shares her grief within the aftermath of the dying of her father, legendary music producer Quincy Jones.
The ‘Parks and Recreation’ actress posted to Instagram days after her father died on the age of 91… and penned a shifting tribute, noting his impactful legacy.
Rashida began off her notice by recalling one among her fondest recollections together with her dad… when the music titan let her keep shut when he labored late into the night – which she referred to as “jazz acids.”
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She wrote… “After I was little, I’d get up in the midst of the night time on the lookout for him. Little question he was composing someplace in the home (old skool, with a pen and sheet music). would by no means ship me to mattress once more. He smiled and held me in his arms as he continued to work… there was no safer place on the planet for me.”
As Rashida continued, she applauded her father, praising him as “a large,” in addition to an “icon,” “tradition changer” and a “genius.”
She added… “All correct descriptions of my father, however his music (and ALL his work) was a conduit for his love. He WAS love. He made everybody he ever met really feel liked and seen. That’s his legacy.”
Signing off her tribute, she wrote a message particularly for Quincy, noting, “It is an honor to be your daughter.”
Quincy — who labored with everybody from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra to Will Smith — died Sunday surrounded by his family members at his house in Bel Air. His publicist Arnold Robinson confirmed this to TMZ on the time.
The rep issued a press release on behalf of the household, however Thursday’s Instagram submit was Rashida’s first particular person submit in regards to the loss.
No explanation for dying has been shared.
