Two days ago, we said goodbye to Quincy Jones, a visionary whose influence stretches far beyond music into the hearts of everyone he touched. Quincy was more than an icon – he was a mentor, an inspiration and a dear friend of the Maybach Foundation.
Quincy Jones was a creative giant whose impact spanned music, film, and television, with 28 Grammy Awards and iconic works like Michael Jackson’s Thriller and Frank Sinatra. He broke barriers as the first Black executive at a major record label and produced groundbreaking projects, from The Color Purple to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Quincy first joined us in 2007 at our Maybach Foundation Mentoring Luncheon in Cannes – supported by the Maybach Brand. When Uli Maybach asked him to speak about the importance of mentorship, he didn’t hesitate. For Quincy, mentorship was personal – he credited his own mentors, like Count Basie and Clark Terry, with shaping his path. “If you can see it, you can be it,” he told us.
His commitment to lifting others up was recognized when Harvard named him their first-ever Mentor of the Year, a testament to the impact he had on so many lives. He believed deeply that one person’s success could open doors for others. His legacy of mentorship continues to resonate deeply with our mission and his friendship has been a cherished gift.
Today, we continue to honor Quincy’s memory. The Maybach Foundation is eternally grateful to have shared a part of our journey with this extraordinary individual. Rest in peace, Quincy.
