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Dir Sir,
I Have comitted my self to be a student of your works for years. And i have done all i can do to prove that i´m worthy of you respect and admiration.
It will be the crownd of my life to learn and work with the MASTER of GOD given Gifs. And pave a new wave of life for thoese who are comming after us.
Please have a look at my web seite. and contact me. You Sir have nothing to lose
but a lot to gaine. I´ve been liveing in Germany for the last 23 years so please forgive me for my bad english….
Best Regards,
Sir Jesse Lee von Held Davis jr.
http://www.jesseleedavis.com
Tel: 00 49 2332 13441
GOD has Blessed us well.
Two Ball Caine
Its an honor to speak with you. Since high school, when I heard Walking in Space for the first time, I`ve been in love with your music, and arrangements. Valerie Simpson, in my humble opinion, never sounded so good, since Gula Matari. And that is the subject of my e-mail. where can I find this clssic album. It seems to be out of print. I hope not. Where Quibcy, can I purchase this wonderful piece of music? Thank you, Greg Thorne
Quincy Hello!
My name is Roberta, I am brazilian, live in Brazil in Sao Paulo. First let me say that much admire your work. You’re very talented and creative. I have some of their CDs, I do not have all that here in Brazil is a little difficult to find them. But I bought some outside Brazil. I remember when you were in Brazil to pass the carnival in Bahia. I’m sure that must have loved my country. Also, remember his interview with presenter Brazilian Amaury Jr. for his program. I watched the interview and loved. Still in its plans to make the documentary on the brazilian carnival? It will be an honor to the whole world know the biggest party carnival on the planet!
Hugs and see you soon,
Roberta
I just saw Quincy Jones sharing his experiences with Seattle on CNN.
Can you forward this link to Quincy Jones, there are many photographs of Seattle in the early seventies that he might enjoy.
http://www.cysewski.com/seattleweb/
or
http://www.wanderinginseattle.com/
The photographs are completely non-commercial, I just like to share them.
I have donated the photographs and negatives to the Tacoma Public Library.
Steve
Hello,
I am hoping that Quincy Jones reads this post and would be willing to share a minute of his time to reply.
I am the grandson of a musician/conductor/composer Milt Raskin. I know you collaborated on some music. He often wrote lyrics for songs of others. Milt passed in 1977 (11 years before I was born). I am trying to learn more about him through research and contacts. I just have a few questions I would like to ask about your relationship with him and about what he was like.
Thank you,
Neal Milton Raskin
Dear Q:
I have been a fan of your music forever–I am a high school band director in Fort Worth Texas. I have recently seen your production of “Say it Loud, a celebration of black music in America” I would love to be able to use the production to teach my children about their heritage but I am having a difficult time obtaining a copy of the production. Do you have any insight for me on obtaining a copy of this production? Any help you provide will be greatly appreciated.
Thank You for your time and consideration.
Michielle Benson
Quincy you have brought music to this world that has healed many hearts and minds . My children Aaron and Damion Hall of the group GUY love you also. I can not wait to introduce their daughters to you and get your take on their voices and talent. “Back on the block” and the plethora of other music has taken me through many long days and nights and I thank you for it. I and all of my family love you dearly. Thank you much
Hi Mr.Quincy Jones, your website is great! I have always been a huge fan of yours. I was wondering if I could make a request, and ask your advice on something. My name is Jonathan Young, and I have a genuine passion for music. I am in my second year of college majoring in music, and I am on a quest to create a new and unique sound. I have made several of my own works already, but I have no idea on how to get my career off the ground, in this very competitive business. I really would appreciate this oppurtunity to get in touch with you so you could assist me on getting my work discovered, and explain the ends and outs of how to be successful in this business. I do understand that time is precious, and resources are limited to what you can commit to, so any advice or guidance of any kind would be greatly appreciated. I truly believe I have a gift, and I want to share it with others. Thanks again for your time Mr. Quincy Jones, and God Bless.
We would love to partner with you for one of you upcoming fundraiser. Your interest in music and help others would be fulfilled by working with our foundation.
Hello Sir,
My name is Troy Horne. I was almost introduced to you by Leila Steinberg of AIM. I was a member of the group when it first started. I had my song “Champion” placed on the Tupac Documentary that your son Quincy produced. Since then I have been blessed to star on Broadway and Television.
I left that career to create a positive outlet for kids and adults who wanted to reach those goals and didn’t know how to do it. In short sir, It sounds like we are on the same mission. I would love to speak to you further about how I can help. Thanks for your time.
Troy Horne
Hello Sir, It is an honor to write itself from Chile and I would like that you were visiting my web page http://www.antumanque.cl//index.php?option=com_zoom&Itemid=35&catid=9 of which I am his creator and producer. I am charmed with the music and I am a great Admirer of your creations, I am of the generation of the 80 and grew with music of michael jackson, from this time that seeing your capacity as producer I follow your steps. It makes me happy to be able to correspond from the south of the world. An estimated embrace Dear Q.
I am Russian. I have many albums of QJ on audio cds. Thanks QJ for Everything Must Change, Killer Joe, Setembro, Velas, The Secret Garden, Just Once, 100 Ways, Grace. Вообще отношение к qj, это очень личное. Музыка Куинси Джонса это невероятное пространство. Такое понятное, но выразить дано было только ему.
Hi Mr.Quincy Jones, I love your Jazz. Favouritly Just Once and Ai No Corrida.
Alex
Hi Mr. Jones – I have a brother-in-law who is a fantastic jazz pianist who would be honored to meet or work with you on his next trip to California. He is Arlington Jones, II – some of the artists he plays with are Waymon Tisdale, Tom Braxton, Dave Koz and Kirk Whalum, If you are interested in learning more about him, his website is arlingtonjones.com. Any time you could give would be greatly appreciated.
Of course you’re busy, but you are also wise!
It’s the latter that intrigues us, hence this invitation to celebrate your wisdom with the rest of the world. The two straight-forward questions we seek your response to are:
1. What is the most cherished wisdom you received as a child?
2. What is the most valuable wisdom you can pass along to a child or young person?
The deadline for submission is February 1, 2009. Thus far, Greg Mortensen (Three Cups of Tea), Tom Hanks, Judith Viorst, William Joyce, several Newberry Book Awardees, and almost 80 wisdom leaders have answered these simple, yet profound, questions.
You will become part of Wise at Heart (further information available upon request). You might wish to check out the award-winning parent organization, Milestones Project (www.milestonesproject.com).
As a Share Inspire Award winner, you are to be celebrated for your generosity of spirit. Now, we want to honor the depth of your character.
Thank you in advance.
Richard Steckel
Milestones Project
303-572-3333
http://www.milestonesproject.com
Hi,
I almost hate putting contacting someone like you this way because you hear it so much .. its easy to ignore the next one that comes up because it probably all sounds the same.
Anyway..just check me out. Maybe someone can help guide me in a direction that will get me heard.
Thanks
I hope that as a discussion ensues on the idea of a secretary of culture that not only the well-known voices are brought into the discussion like your own, but those of artists like myself and the many others out there toiling in all fields (mine is classic theatre by women) who are struggling to make good art, serve our communities, and encapsulate the world we live in through our artistic visions.
We must put the arts first as they are our ambassadors to the rest of the world. We must give support (financial and otherwise) and focus to all the arts and cultural activities that bring value to our culture and will be our legacy as a nation in the future.
I hope the discussion is not dismissed as a trifle, because as in Susan Glaspell’s play of the same name, what is seen by some as a trifle may be the clue to unravelling the mysteries that face us all.
Tricia McDermott
Artistic Director / Founder
The Airmid Theatre Company
Quincy you have brought a lot of joy through your music over the years.I hope much more to come.If only people would listen to your wisdom then maybe the world be not such a bad place as it is today lets hope the new president of the USA does something for the world Im sure he will.God Bless
Nice. Thanks for this. Is there an easy way to subscribe to comments here?
i wasn’t sure how to pass my thanks along. this seems as good a place as any. i hope Q reads some of these.
i just ready Q’s autobiography. what an amazing life and story. thank you Mr. Quincy Jones for sharing your life with me, and the world. your story was honest and from the heart. it made me laugh out loud and shed some tears. what a blessing you are to this world.
i saw on his website he as a new book out. i can’t wait to read it too.
keep on keepin’ on Q. sending good vibes,
JoAnn Edwards
Yoga Chick
Happy Birthday 76th Mr. Quincy Jones, may you have a blessed and beautiful day. May God continue to smile and keep you safe within his embrace. Be blessed and as always keep it real.
Love and Peace,
Jacqualine
The Cultural agenda you are about to undertake requires a powerful foundation.
Many of the blocks in that foundation are already available but are not in place. There are elements that can be added to update the vision as well. The arts is a wide freeway with many ramps to be navigated safely to help us all enjoy the creative journey we are all entitled to.
There are some critical strategies needed for the task at hand. I would love to make a ’strategic’ contribution anyway I can.
Have you started to put your force together as yet? That’s what it will take.
Blessings to all.
Herb G.
Dear Quincy Jones!
Please logg in on ..You Tube.. and look for ..Benjamin Jackson, Billie Jean Tanzgala..I hope you enjoy it.Please contact me if you like to know more!
Greetings, Sabine
… I wanted to reach out to Quincy Jones in reference to a challenge he proposed at SXSW to anyone with ideas pertaining to the music business. I have one for him. My concept is based on reaching out to younger and all-ages audiences to introduce new and older artists and at street level at venues other than bars. Bars are where most kids have to go to see bands – to see new music play live. there are no teen clubs any more – at least not in Dallas. By the time kids are old enough to frequent bars, they are almost beyond the ideal age to introduce new music to. Loyalties are stronger with younger audiences and can grow as both the audience and the artists evolve – like with the Beatles.
Truth is, music that sells alcohol doesn’t necessarily sell records. But in most cities, bars that have bands is the live scene for street-level artists. But really, bars are in the business of selling alcohol, it’s really the bottom-line – the receipts at the end of the night – that determine who is booked into the club. catch my drift?
Give me a shout. I have some ideas.
Monte
Dallas, TX
I am really noone but a fan and hoping you can help…the media is having a field day with Cris Brown and I feel that only someone like you can possibly help him…even if its just to deal with his situation. He needs a strong male figure with musical genious and I know noone more qualified than you…I hate to see he swallowed by his situation…this industry is so unforgiving. I know I have no right to ask…im not even a Chris Brown fan…I more into jazz and neo soul music…and of course a HUGE Quincy Jones Fan…but I look at him faltering…and wonder…how much damage can society do and when is there enough blood given for forgiveness to start…and I pray that there are “big Brother” and Father figures in the industry to help before the headlines are much more devastating…
Peace forward~
Greetings
This is a message for Quincy Jones or his agent. I represent an artist and would like to enquire if the rumours that Mr. Jones is arranging a new tribute album to Michael Jackson are true? If they are, I’d like to see if they are taking on new tracks. Please feel free to email me.
Thanks!
Jack
-Croydon, UK
Dear Mr Jones
I am a great fan of your work and i love to play your music with my band here in Germany. I´d like to buy your original arrangement of “Soul Bossa Nova” but i can´t find it in the music stores. Please tell me where i can buy it. Thank you!
Best wishes
Michael
Hello Mr. Jones,
My name is Lauren and I am a high school sophomore at Chippewa Valley High School in Michigan. In my current english class I am doing a term project on artists that shaped the current music world as we know it. I am honored to be researching and reporting on Ray Charles Robinson, a man I understand you have been associated with. We are required to conduct a personal email interview with a source that is close to our research subject, and I think that you would be an excellent person to speak with. I would love to ask you a few questions about your relationship with Ray and the influence you have personally experienced being around him. If you could email me back at ltwilliams1224@aol.com, that would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time!
-Lauren
Hello Mr. Jones,
My name is Earl Douglas, Executive Director for The Black Rock Coalition here in New York City. I’m in the beginning stages of writing a book about Black Rock musicians and since you have authored a couple of books, I was looking for some advice as I embark on this literary journey. It would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Much love and respect,
Earl Douglas
New York, NY
Hello Mr. Quincy Jones, Buy the time this letter reaches you, I hope it finds you in the best of health, Spiritually, Physically, Emotionally, and in every aspect of your Eloquent Life, may GOD be very well pleased with your great humility and commitment to bettering the lives of others through your music, songs, and humanitarian contributions to finding cures and aid to assist the less fortunate and the people whom are financially unable to afford cures for the various ailments that exist in ones daily lives. please keep up the blessed work. I am a singer/songwriter,I write and sing beautiful old school style Love ballads. my ballads are copy written thru the register of copyrights office, Library of congress, Washington D.C., I live in Los Angeles,Ca., I recently spoke to a very prominent ex-paster of a very well known church in L.A. inwhich I attend. it is my life long dream to have my songs mass-produced. my songs are very beautiful songs but, I only write and sing every tenor, baritone, and bass note. I sing and love to sing harmony, I am seeking A Music Producer for my songs. I have no music, if you hear any of my songs, I will let them speak for themselves. I cant sit here and attempt to conveince you that my songs are as beautiful as I express to you they are, I only can pray to GOD that you Read this passage. and contact me back at (323)337-3384 (cell). or contact me via my e-mail address at crystoper@ca.rr.com , All I can do is pray. I have many songs. like your songs, my songs must not sit and collect dust. because my original ballads are motivational ballads that can help people realize that there is a better way to achive positive results from positive and productive actions which enhances positive behavior and produces quality conseqences. (i.e) I wrote a song called (“Two Wrongs Dont Make One Right”). it starts out like this (Girl you dont know whats wrong in life, but girl I must tell yah, you must think twice about love. If love breaks your heart and leaves you all alone, then babygirl two wrongs dont make one write. no,no,no,no,no,no,no,no,no,no. two wrongs dont make one right no,no,no,no,no,no,no,baby. two wrongs will leave-us,… two wrongs will never feed-us, teach-us, or treat-us right. Two wrongs dont make one right no,no,no,no,no,no,no,no,no,no. Two wrongs will leave-us fussing and fightin and painin an achin my baby, lady, baby, lady, baby… Well if you have some problems-baby, and no one seems to solve-um lady, its maybe only you can solve-them, just maybe if you will-it baby, but to reverse your problems baby, is only to relive-um lady, but to reverse-um and retaliate is only to premeditate……. To wrongs dont make one right, no,no,no,no,no,no,no, baby. Two wrongs will leave-us, two wrongs will never feed-us, teach-us, or treat-us right. etc.etc.etc….. This Song does not stop here, but i stopped it there, but it has another lead verse to it. I hope you like this song. i have many other songs. and when you hear me sing them to you, you are going to be placed in such a awe-inspiring state of mind. to get an idea of the style of my ballads, I am on http://www.youtube.com/crystoper2679 singing other recording artist songs. such as the Stylistics, Delfonics, Dramatics, temptations, etc. I am in the process of adding more songs to my youtube channel-crystoper2679, or you can hear a very short version of a song I wrote titled ( bye-bye babyboom ). just enter the song-title above, and click the video on youtube to hear apart of my song I wrote called bye-bye babyboom. you can actually hear the orchestra backing me in this song, eventhough the song is being sung accapella. i have all the melodies and bass-lines for my songs, but i dont play any instruments. I must go now and i will keep the faith. and continue to pray for your assistance in this viable matter…. (P.S.) May GOD keep you Focus in your true indeavors, and positive aspirations. Sicerely (Crystoper), or (Chri-stop-her)or(Christopher).(323)337-3384.
Quincy
I know this hasn’t been an easy day for anyone in the camp of Michael Jackson even if I’ve loved you so much as I did him. I know that you’ve done so much through the years & you have so much to be thankful for. I can’t thank you enough for the music I’ve listened to through the years whether it was Michael ,James Ingram , Donna Summer or whoever you’ve worked with as
it’s a real treat that I was able to have you become like a mentor to me & I’ll love you like a brother til God says that you’ve finished your work here on earth.
Take Care
Lee
Dear Mr. Jones,
I have been a big fan of yours ever since ‘that’ album. ‘Thriller’ was an incredible achievement. Congratulations.
However, that is not the reason for which I am looking to email you today. It is currently 2.51am here in Yorkshire, in the United Kingdom, and I have been watching and listening to news over the past 4 hours now. Of all the kind sentiments I heard, yours were the most heartfelt. Thank you for your kind words regarding the Legend: Michael Jackson.
They were much appreciated by every one of his fans. Thank you.
Tom
York, UK
Re: Michael Jackson Passing and semblance to that of Elvis Priestly
I would like to open this message by stating that this is the very first time I had occasion to visit your website. I was prompted to do so due to the tragic news I received while on my way to a job interview here in London, England about the sudden passing of a legend within his own right- Michael Jackson.
There is indeed a deep sense of sadness at the lost and the untimely death of such a talented singer, and it does more so make the case for call for a thorough and complete probe in terms of an (independent) toxicological investigqation as to exactly what bought about the sudden death of such a talented and well known pop icon such as Michael.
His untimely death is a sharp drawback to that of Elvis Priestly in 1974, and this this is why an independent autopsy is required in order to pin point exactly what caused the sudden death of our dear friend, Michael.
Glen Carter
Re: Michael Jackson Passing and semblance to that of Elvis Priestly
I would like to open this message by stating that this is the very first time I had occasion to visit your website. I was prompted to do so due to the tragic news I received while on my way to a job interview here in London, England about the sudden passing of a legend within his own right- Michael Jackson.
There is indeed a deep sense of sadness at the lost and the untimely death of such a talented singer, and it does more so make the case for call for a thorough and complete probe in terms of an (independent) toxicological investigqation as to exactly what bought about the sudden death of such a talented and well known pop icon such as Michael.
His untimely death is a sharp drawback to that of Elvis Priestly in 1974, and this this is why an independent autopsy is required in order to pin point exactly what caused the sudden death of our dear friend, Michael.
I would ask that this message no be published.
Thank you.
Glen Carter
My name is john, i Made a song on fl studio in dedication to M.J. I would love for you to hear it and give me some notes. Please email me if you would like a copy of the song. Respectfully, John K
Dear Mr.Jones, I’m writing you this letter with hopes of it finding you in good health and spirits. Unknown to many; I am a platwright who is at the dawn of his writing career, and have little to no knowledge of staging,directing or producing a major work. Nevertheless, I do acknowledge God as the source of my creativity and thank Him for blessing me with the words to the musical Remnants of Our Past. Since the completion of this play I have sought the help of sponsors,charaties,grants and etc. I have gone in circles with theatre houses and lending institutions for the production of this play. The lack of adequate funding and not having the wherewithall could cause this work to suffer. Mr.Jones it is my desire to see REMNANTS in ful production; having all the attention it so desperately deserves. REMNANTS requires the expertise of a brilliant and talented man as yourself. I believe that this is a work we as a people can be proud to call our own. REMNANTS has all the excitement and tapestry of Les Miserable and Evita. Mr.Jone, I ask you to please read my play; with hopes of finding it worthy enough to bring to life as a musical entitled Remnants of Our Past. Thank you for your time. Contact info: Bruce Thornton
880 Marengo Street
Annapolis,MD 21401
Dear Mr,Jones,
my favorite dream is to be a singer.I realy want to see you.
I am your big fan.
Thank you
Velina Hristova
BG
Mr. Jones,
I noticed you mentioned on one of the interviews concerning Mr. Jackson and his personal life “when God leaves the room”
… I recall a very sage piece I read from you in George Martin’s book Making Music.
Something I use with every band I produce; to paraphrase your words:
“No matter how much you do your homework, leave enough room to let the Lord walk through..”
Not a very religious person, but dang been there, felt that. Funny, most artists don’t even realize it when it happens.
From the interview I’ve heard on NBC, you mentioning that they were taking second’s out on stretchers with you, Rod, Bruce and Michael doing five days straight, I’m sure the Lord must have been “moonwalking” through the room.
I also recall an interview i read with Bruce stating that one MJ song (not sure which) had literally 500 mixes, all labeled.
You ended up releasing mix number 2.
Magic, for sure. You’ve been blessed with working with some of the greatest, but they too have been blessed working with you.
If i’d ever get a chance to work along side you, I hope you’d not tire of me addressing you as “Mr. Jones”.
Dear Mr.Jones
Hello and i wanted to say that i am very sorry for the loss of Mr. Michael Jackson, i grew up with Michael and his music, i also listen to we are the world song a short time ago on youtube, i wanted to say that i am very sorry for the loss of your dear friend Michael, and hope that his family will be ok.may the lord above be watching them thru this.
Shawna cox
albany oregon
Mr. Jones,
I would like to start of by expressing my deepest thoughts of condolence for the loss of the greatest musician I’ve ever had the pleasure to experience. Michael Jackson has filled my life with joyous entertainment, and I have always been a fan of his, admiring his hard work and philanthropy.
The work that he did with you and Mr. Richie on We Are The World, was beyond words. I thank all of you for that.
Because of the tragic loss of Michael, I have been thinking of him, and without ever knowing him personally, wondering what would please him as a tribute to his life. I thought that a sequel, or follow-up, to We Are The World might be something that would put a smile on his face as he looks down upon us.
As a fan, I think it would be a gift that we could all share, and would possibly continue to unite Americans in the effort to end hunger and suffering among our children.
Please consider this effort both as a philanthropic cause, and a way to celebrate the life and gift of Michael Jackson. On a local level, if something like this were started, my family, friends and I would be a voice in our communities to assist with anything we can.
Thank you for your consideration. Again, allow me to offer sincere condolences.
Mark W. DeGroot
Dear Father of Michael Jackson,
I am very devastated by Michael’s news…
My first LP album I ever got was Michael’s Thriller. He and you are the one who opened my door to music.
I was so looking forward for his concert in London.
There will never be a chance to experience his magic…
Maybe not…
TRIBUTE PROPOSAL: Instead of cancelling all the scheduled concerts and returning the ticket money why not gather Michael’s special musician friend and sing his song in front of his true fans to tribute? This will be a memorable historical nights for all his family, friends and fans.
I really miss him and i believe i speak for all his fans.
I didnt know who to share this idea and thought only person who can make this happen is you.
With great respect,
Kant/London
Dear Mr. Jones,
There was a time in the 80s when there was an electricity the air -
when it was more than just about the music and the show. Band Aid, USA
for Africa, Live Aid and Hands Across America were pinnacle moments in
the lives of so many. Those moments not only captured your attention
and your soul, but it became an indelible a part of you. And “We Are
The World” was more than just an uplifting song and a uniting of
artists. In it’s lyrics was a simple, yet profound message…that when
the power we each have within us come together, we can change the
world and, in doing so, make it a better place for all of us. Michael
Jackson was a huge part of that and that’s what I will remember him
for. He encouraged our world to be more selfless and aware and helped us to
realize how fulfilling that could be. I have not experienced anything
like it since. Who can imagine a better time than now, to make that
magic happen once again. There’s no better way to memorialize Michael
Jackson’s positive impact on this world.
I would like to think it’s what Michael would have wanted.
Sincerely,
T. Bedard
Mr. Jones:
Woud you be so kind to consider a remake of “We are the world” — or perhaps a different song entirely, with diffrent singers — as a tribute to Micheal? It’d be great to see people who love and respect Michael — like Justin Timberlake and Will.I.Am and so many others — participate…
Thank you for considering it!
Mr. Jones,
16 years ago, my parents were about to have a baby. They saw one of your t-shirts, “Listen Up” with a Q in the background. They sent you a letter and you very kindly sent them a box. I still wear the two tees left all the time, but they’re getting worn out. I was wondering if you had any more.
Thank you very much,
Quinn Walker
First of all….my condolences to the family of Michael Jackson.
I still cannot believe it that Michael Jackson is dead. He would be still alive if they had stopped the medical treatment. (It was an unnatural dead)
Michael was a good and legendary person who created songs with meaning. …I’m very very very sad.
Michael Jackson lives on and on…forever and ever in eternity
Dear Mr. Jones,
I met you at CBS studios back when you were working on the music for “The Color Purple” with Harvey Mason and Bill Summers. I’m now part of the working press and would like to verify some comments which are posted on the internet regarding Michael Jackson. You were quoted by Jeff Gordinier as having stated your disbelief in claims that MJ made regarding the change in his skin color. For the record I’d like to know if you were misquoted? Recently, I was able to unearth an interview with Michael’s makeup artist regarding this very same issue and she verifies Michael’s claims.
Hi there Mr. Jones. I didn’t know where to start, so i thought i’d start at the top..
My name is Stephen Loveday, I am from New Zealand, and as many people are, I am a huge fan of Michael Jackson. I am a 26 year old singer/songwriter/pianist/producer. What I have is a song i wrote 2 years ago, inspired by MJ, along the vein of heal the world/we are the world, called Brother’s & Sisters. It had been my dream to somehow get it to Michael as i knew he would have loved it, and the message it brought. This unfortunately never came to fruition in time.. What I honestly believe it is however, is a great song, especially in light of his passing, to pay tribute to so a man that was so many peoples hero, and to help continue his message of peace, at a time that would be most fitting. I could go on now about the song, but what I am really hoping for is a chance for you to listen to it please and give me your thoughts. I can assure you I am not some “dreamer” fan with a silly idea. I have talent, and I also have a great song that i am sure given the chance to hear you will agree and see the potential it has in light of this situation. Is there some way I can send you a demo recording of it please, I could send an mp3 through email:)
Kind regards
Stephen
Dear Quincy Jones
I would like to introduce my band Davinci’s Band from London. We are currently featured on the 46664.com Nelson Mandela’s foundation http://www.46664.com/News/davincis-band-a-call-to-action-id=6845.aspx
If you are intersted to work with us to develop this song that we have recorded with John Altman it will be appreciated to hear from you.
With kind regards
Davinci’s Band x
Dear Quinct, your work on MJ’s Bad has influenced me greatly since I was a teenager in 1987. I am fascinated with how that album was recorded, what studios it was recorded in and any other techniques that were used on that record.
Is therea book or website where I can get some of this information? This would be amazing for me.
Max
Hello, Mister Jones, it´s a honor to whrite to you, but I don’t so good in others linguages since Portuguese, sory. I´m singer. I have many ideias. I have a one CD, whith brazilians musics, like Bossa Nova, Rock, Reggae etc. I will try go to destination to you, because you is a genius and I am a white girl whith blood afro. I´m euro-african and I undestand you and the people off de world. We are everything, everybory…
I´d like to meet you personality. I promise to study Inglesh.
Do you live in L.A.W?
Thank you.
Gra.
Dear Q,
I have a project that you might be interested in
I am the son of the late great trumpeter, Don Cherry
here is my information:
davidornettecherry@earthlink.net
626-376-8465
Dear Mr. Jones, I need some help with my a hip hop website and magazine i am currently working on. If you would please email me back so that we can converse about this that would be great. God Bledd
by the way my email is llfuller@mail.usf.edu.
God Bless
Mr. Jones,
I´m a brazilian guy who dreams to sing like James Ingram someday and be produced by you. No, i´m not drunk. I just have faith. Faith in life. Faith in music. Faith in God. Hunbly I leave this song for all people who needs amazing graces. God bless you! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3_vGErUoSc
Dear Mr. Quincy,
Your gift of being able to navigate into the essence and extract the juice of an artist and their music is what has given me the drive to contact you.
My name is L’illon (www.lillon.com) and I am a singer/songwriter from Washington D.C. I have just released my debut album “Warrior Angel”, which has received a GrIndie Award for 2009 (music excellence). I have also coined the sub-genre of pop music known as “Lucid Pop”, so my debut album is the first Lucid Pop album offered to the public.
It would be a wonderful experience to be able to collaborate with you on any future Lucid Pop music.
At your convenience, I can be reached at blyetowerproductions@lillon.com
Best regards,
L’illon
hi mr jones,
i’ve been reaing about you lately especially since Micheal Jackson’s death. i seen the midas touch in all your work especially in micheal’s work and i was hoping you could also prouce my album when the time is right. i presently leave in nigeria but i do hope to come to the USA soon. can you let me know what you requirements for producing an aritst are? i am enrolling in the best music school in my country – the muscon center and hope to keep you informed of my progress. i’l be grateful fo a reply
Hi again mr jones,
i sent you a mail earlier today about being one of your recoring artist, i’l like to know what it will take for you to take me under your wins for tutilage. thanks again
HELLO SIR
AM CHARLES.G.J FROM KERALA,SOUTH INDIA.AM A MJ PERFORMER FROM INDIA.AM DOING MJ PERFORMANCE SINCE 13 YEARS,PERFORMED MORE THAN 300 PERFORMANCES.THREE TIMES DISTRICT LEVEL MJ-LOOK-A-LIKE WINNER.BUT I DIDNT GET MUCH CHANCES TO EXPOSE MYSELF TO THE WORLD.AM TRYING TO BE PROFESSIONAL AS AN MJ PERFORMER. WHY AM WRITING THIS TO YOU BECAUSE,I WOULD LIKE TO WORK WITH THE HELP OF SOMEONE WHO KNOWS MICHAEL JACKSON IN PERSON,BECAUSE I HAD A DREAM TO MEET MJ IN MY LIFE ONCE AND TO SHOW MY MOVES TO HIM.I CRIED A LOT IN THAT NIGHT WHEN I KNEW HES GONE.
I HAVE MADE A BLOGSITE OF MY OWN REGARDING MY PERFORMANCE WHICH INCLUDES MY PHOTOS & VIDEOS OF MY PERFORMANCES PLEASE GO THROUGH THE SITE AND CONSIDER IT AND IF POSSIBLE GIVE ME A EXPOSURE AS A PROFESSIONAL.PLEASE LET ME KNOW YOUR PERSONAL OPINION ABOUT MY PERFORMANCE.HOPING FOR A REPLY SOON.
MY BLOG SITE
http://www.charlesgj.blogspot.com
REGARDS
CHARLES.G.J
Hello Master Quincy!
Greetings from Brazil!
I´m brazilian singer/composer, you can to visit my profile MYSPACE later.
I sing and compose in spanish and in portuguese and I know that you are a Great produtor to work with music.
I would like to know as you work because I´m thinking to go for USA and I want and need to find one company record for my new project. It is a project of new Cd all in Spanish and I know that Market Latin is very great in USA. Therefore I would like to know if you can to help me with my new project and what form.
Well, I wait for your return of contact!
Please, if can to help me I do happy!
Thank you so much for your attention!
Hugs!
Down, have a resume of my Biography:
RELEASE
Born in 1980, Róger Ricco, 28 years, is a singer, composer and music producer, a native of Recife – PE/Brazil. In March 2000, he won the prize for Best Singer in a television program in Olinda – PE/Brasil called PEDRO PAULO na TV TRIBUNA. It passed by musical groups (rhythm regional Brazil), including: LUA DE PRATA (2003 a 2005), MATUTOS DE LUXO (2006). Currently, is completing his first recordings as a soloist in album style Pop romantic entitled, Saudades. In September 2007, he participated in the Final Brazil of 1º PRÊMIO EQUINOCCIO 2007 – (Equinoccio Latin awards of South América) In Curitiba – PR/Brasil, remaining in 2nd place in the POP category. In November 2007, he participated 1º FESTIVAL DO DESCOBRIMENTO in Porto Seguro – BA/Brazil, winning awards for Best Performer, Best Musical Arrangement and 3rd Place General. In March 2008, the band Limão com Mel, recorded a composition of singer Róger Ricco in the new DVD of the band. In April 2008, he won the Mención de Honor award in the 28º FESTIVAL DE LA CANCIÓN DE CALIFÓRNIA – EUA, representing Brazil in the same. In July 2008, he won prizes of Reconocimiento Artístico y Premio Especial de la Fundación and Diploma Finalista in FESTIVAL UNIVERSONG 2008 – (Festival Internacional de las Islas Canárias) TENERIFE – ESPANHA. In October 2008, he won the Audience Special Prize and Diploma Laureate in FESTIVAL SONGS OF THE WORLD 2008, in REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA. In July 2009, he won the Big Star Belarus and Diploma in the FESTIVAL SLAVIANSK BAZAAR 2009 in VITEBSK – BELARUS REPUBLIC. In July 2009, he won the International Singer 2009 in FESTIVAL UNIVERSONG 2009 – (Festival Internacional de las Islas Canárias) TENERIFE – ESPANHA.
More informations: roger.ricco@gmail.com
http://www.myspace.com/rogerricco
55 81 8803 9394
Ilmo. Mr. Quincy Jones
Subject: Proposal for Partnership
Amount requested: U.S. $ 3.000.00 in donations of materials broken down
Neosho, 31 March 2009.
Sir. Sir,
I come through this invite your Lord, to know our community and to intercede on our behalf to help us in the reform of a building, which will be transformed into a cultural center and a school workshop. We need to continue the work of reform and extensions of the building with urgency, where we will deploy a project for social integration. The works have been paralyzed by lack of construction materials. We want to give opportunities to young people and teenagers at social risk in our region, regardless of sex, color, race, religion, or people with special needs. We also need donations of recursion in instruments, guitars, flutes, guitars ect
Our goal implement social projects in the community to reduce the high rates of violence involving young people and teenagers, build a Community Center with five classrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen with dining hall, where courses will be offered for digital inclusion, maintenance and assembly of computers , Literacy for young people and adults, crafts, cutting and sewing, skills and vocational courses in the area of construction (bricklayer, carpenter, hydraulic fireman, electrician, master-of-works, owner) to improve the quality of life and reduce the social inequalities and out of poverty.
Our body has a purpose, sustain families, teenagers and young children, providing assistance in combating hunger, infant malnutrition, combating school dropout, denouncing the exploitation of labor and labor-child. Raising food, basic baskets, school supplies, wheelchairs, diapers, blankets, milk powder and long life, medicine, shoes, clothes, these donations are passed to needy families.
We want to change the reality of our region, which suffers from high rates: prejudice, illiteracy, child prostitution, social inequality, because of Leprosy, the intense traffic of drugs and violence.
The construction of the space community, is an innovative social investment and greater importance, cause a social impact, because our region there is a project for this purpose, which is eligible young people and teenagers.
Sincerely,
Anísio ANTONIO Izidoro GLEISSON ROBERTO DE MEDEIROS
Coordinator and creator of Project PRESIDENT
Contact: (031) 35307228 anisioizidoro@ig.com.br Gleisson_mederios@yahoo. com.Br
1. Project Title: Building the Tomorrow
2. Identification of the institution: Building the Care Project Tomorrow (PaCO) Center for protection and support to needy families. Established Date: 20/03/1996 GCC – 09.076.347.0001-92 – Provisional Headquarters: Rua Mario Campos Lara, 45, Quarter-Zip Citrolândia. 32.800-000 – Neosho / MG – Tel 3530.7228-3596.3632 – Blackpool – MG Banco Itau – Agencia: 1335 – Current Account – 69184-4, Investir in education and knowledge is futuro.Lutamos believe in a society more just, fraternal and egalitarian.
3. Work of the Organization: Our main mission is protect families, children and adolescents needy, we focus our free time in social work, supporting and welcoming street children, victims of sexual abuse or exploitation of labor and child labor, working in the fight against child hunger and malnutrition, making donations in food, milk, wheelchairs, school supplies, clothes, by children and adolescents who are stranded on the Council guardianship, the Court of Childhood and Adolescence. Coordinate the campaign, Make a Smile disadvantaged children this Christmas and Warm Clothing. Volunteers has 18 years of Christmas Without Hunger Campaign, during the period Natalino, are collected food, clothes, toys and books. Among all social work, what else gives us more pleasure is to protect people from cancer and AIDS victims, especially children, visited the hospitals and entities that are treated for cancer treatment, making donations in blankets, toys, baskets basic .
4. Project team responsible for: Gleisson Roberto de Medeiros – Chairman, Lucas Gomes de Alcantara – vice president, Antonio Anísio Izidoro – Project Coordinator and creator, Maurinho Resende-lawyer, Geraldo Carvalho Trinidad-lawyer, André de Oliveira, Sirlete Rosa Almeida, Simone Gomes de Alcantara, other members of the board and volunteers.
5. Mission (partial results and impact expected end): Create a space for the general public, where we can qualify and train the youth and adolescents, with extensive service in the social area. Hope to reach the idleness and crime young people and teenagers at risk, ruling out the chances of his involvement with drugs and crime. Our goal is to qualify 200 young people in a year.
6. Geographical location of stocks: The region of Santa Izabel and Citrolândia Cologne, has the largest number of poor people, high rates of unemployment, violence, trafficking in drugs, persons suffering from leprosy patients, with serious sequelae, people victims of prejudice, living the margins of society, excluded because of the stigma of the disease, causing isolation and prejudice. Our region has 23 districts, with a population
PROJECT INFORMATION:
1. The Body: It was created to defend the rights of people with leprosy, host and sustain families, children, adolescents and young people at social risk. Our biggest goal is to save lives, working to combat child hunger and malnutrition, making gift baskets in basic, non-perishable food, milk powder or long life, blankets, mattresses, school supplies, shoes, clothes.
Restructuring of Entity: There are two projects we restructure the entity, because we come to conclusion that our social work, it needed to change in order that, experiencing the leprosy victims and their families, but we were doing was simply a humanitarian and welfare service . We reached the conclusion that we need new actions to revitalize the project.
Faced with the circumstances and then to see young people, teenagers, children and dependents of leprosy, being victims of abandonment, of prejudice, violence, without employment, education, without prospects and without hope. We believe in well, creating a social inclusion project, which aims to to offer courses for qualification and professional, the children of carriers of leprosy, and the other young people from the community. Because the biggest problem is their low education levels, many left to study go to the streets to beg, the school was not priority today, pay a high price, lack of culture, knowledge, labor market opportunities, suffer from the Prejudice and the fact of not having a profession.
To roll this project: we need donations in a building material in general. Our Organization is not for profit or is connected to political party or religion, aims to contribute to the strengthening of citizenship. Devotes itself to activities to disseminating information on social rights and develop projects for children, adolescents and young people, minorities, the elderly and people with special needs.
We created a support center: To answer bearers of Leprosy (disease popularly known as LEPROSY) host, guide victims of abuse, victims violent crimes, homicide, making complaints to the judicial authorities and the Human Rights Commission, the Legislative Assembly of Minas Gerais, currently provide guidance, legal assistance, referrals to public agencies and donations in wheelchairs, school supplies, crutches, food, orthopedic products (shoes, boots, insoles).
When the socio-economic situation in the region: This is a community where the families live below the poverty line, in complete poverty, excluded from society. The families most of them: They are poor, living asking alms from door to door, trying to survive and kill the hunger of their children.
In the region: We have no industries, people living without jobs, culture, leisure, education, which is why we believe that the construction of the space community, which will be transformed into a school workshop will be the exit to educate young people and youth of the community.
Our social work: Its plea for solidarity and love of neighbor, we do not have the financial resources, the costs to maintain the activities of the organization, are contributions of directors, members and volunteers.
2. Name and description of the project
Building the Care Project Tomorrow,
It was designed and is coordinated by Mr. Anísio Izidoro Antonio, 49 years, dedca to the design of your life, married, father of two daughters, works with families twenty-six years, as can be seen in reports from newspapers and documentaries.
Our goal is to nurture the individual, to acquire expertise and skills. The world today needs people with determination, knowledge and a more versatile training to face a society in which the word change is constant, the future appears increasingly unpredictable, without education, a profession or professional qualification is impossible to set a vacancy in the job market. Investing in education and knowledge is believing in the future.
The problem is deteriorating from the time that teenagers of working age, present themselves stranded, with no prospect of growth, leaving the mercy of the marginality that is present in our community, they are involved with drug trafficking and crime by lack of prospects and opportunities to low esteem, for not believing more in the future, we will have the greatest opportunity to change all this, just try.
From the view that it is through culture, education and sports for all, the most important factors in the transformation of our society.
They have caused great concern in the issues related to citizenship, including public policies, we are concerned and working for the Promotion of Citizenship and committed to social campaigns.
Please be advised that, being a work of recovery and awareness of young people and adults, as recognition of cultural expressions or manifestations of the entity linked to movements of reintegration of people with leprosy (disease popularly known as leprosy). We seek to promote social inclusion of people with leprosy, from needy families, youth and adults, living the margins of society, broken down by social issues, illiteracy and cultural.
§ Priority 1: – Access to basic services
Create mechanisms and concrete actions to ensure social and political rights of marginalized populations and / or vulnerable in our region. Reduce poverty, save lives of children and families victims of discrimination, living the margins of society, without hope of change of life, allowing the community to develop through its own merits, just give conditions and opportunities.
§ Priority 2: – Employment and Income Generating
Seek practical and effective solutions between civil society and the authorities to improve the quality of life of the community, promote, among others, economic initiatives that create jobs and offer opportunities to generate income and thus contribute to inclusion and cohesion social place.
§ Priority 3: (Search dialog with local authorities)
Strengthening dialogue and synergy between civil society organizations, the private sector, local authorities with the intention to create conditions in which the demands of disadvantaged urban populations are taken into account in the drafting and implementation of public policies, which are necessary and urgent.
We are adding efforts for the fund-raising, our community, is one of the regions with the worst Human Development Index (HDI) in the metropolitan area of Belo Horizonte. Develop a Program of Integrated and Sustainable Development.
The program aims at the generation of employment and income distribution, environmental conservation, the practice of citizenship and the promotion of quality education through the promotion of concurrent and articulated Capital Environmental, Production, Human and Social.
Created in 1985, the creator and coordinator of the project has pledged to fight for poor people, especially people with leprosy, in 1996, along with some volunteers, founded an organization to legitimize the social work, which was developed in an anonymous way . In the year 2007.
The organization was restructured and assumed a new mission to educate for life, at work, for moral and ethical values, focusing on targeting the young and their training as an individual responsible, autonomous, participative and supportive. We seek the formation of adolescent protagonists able to choose and build the life they want for themselves, aware of their rights and duties as citizens and interested in value, transform and develop the town where they live.
Total project cost: U.S.$ 64202.00
FOR THE WORKS we begin: We need donations in a building material in general
Amount of the first phase of work: Grand Total: 44202.00
Measure the ground 12 X 24
We the donation of a building, located at Avenida Dr. Jose Mariano, No 899 – Neighborhood: Citrolândia former police post and seat Security Council of the Community, which received complaints of maltreatment and all kinds of violence, especially against young people, women and children, including homicides, child prostitution and sexual abuse of children.
The social actions carried out were developed and is coordinated by Mr. Antonio Anísio Izidoro, which in partnership with the CONSEPE, the Community Council’s Security Community. Develop community projects, but the property need of reforms.
We will seek partnerships with the City of Neosho, we succumb to labor (masons, helpers, carpenters and shipping). The works will be conducted on a voluntary effort by the community, to reduce the cost of the work. Totaling approximately U.S. $ 20.000.00
Amount requested: U.S. $ 4.000.00 in donations of materials broken down
We need donations of the following items
2000 – Blocks of concrete 0.20 vasados – - – Unit 1.00 – Total: 2000.00
8000 – 0.10 unit 0.90 – Total: 7200.00
320 bags of cement unit 18.00 – Total: 5760.00
200 – iron bar 5 / 16 unit 10.35 – Total: 2070.00
200 iron bar ¼ unit 15.35 – Total: 3070.00
200 – iron bar 3 / 16 unit 6.26 – Total 1252.00
02 trucks of sand unit 410.00 – Total: 820.00
02 trucks of gravel (01) unit 380.00-total: 760.00
10 PG -07 unit 6.00 – Total 60.00
10 PG-14 unit 11.00 – Total: 110.00
02 trucks of stone small unit 380.00 – Total: 720.00
08 windows metalon 4.00 x 140 unit 1000.00 Total: 8000.00
08 ports of 80 cm unit clipboard 70.00 Total: 560.00
53.00 meters cubic meters of concrete 20 mpa 195.00 – Total: 10335.00
Rent the pump to launch the concrete meter 25.00 – Total: 1325.00
Grand Total: 44.202.00
SECOND PHASE OF THE WORK
Is the installation, the hydraulic and electrical, glass, (the cement floor will be smooth, the walls to view it to say, you do not have to plaster or paint, to contain costs)
FOR THE COURSE Digital Inclusion
For deployment of a Center for Digital Inclusion, we need donations of 20 computers, which will be used as follows.
10 computers: They will be used in the course of digital inclusion for adolescents over 12 years.
05 Computers: They will be used for the ongoing maintenance and assembly of computers, are intended for young people over 16 years, and fronts that are registered in public schools in the township.
The courses are designed especially for young low-income, including individuals with special needs and leprosy, without discrimination of any young man or teenager may apply for a vacancy.
05 Computers: They will be used for setting up a virtual library, which will open the communities, to consult and work school on the Internet, students must be enrolled in public schools and frequent.
The low-income families, our community has no access to the Internet and neither the public library, the library publishes the council, is 10 km away.
Project’s goal of social inclusion: To reduce social inequalities, alleviate poverty, misery, unemployment and provide opportunities for young people and knowledge of our community, living the margins of society, a fact that has already denounced the Rede Globo, Jornal O globe and several TV stations and newspapers of great movement in the country.
For courses in the area of construction: We want to make a partnership with the Federal School of Engineering, Sinduscom and Senai, so we can offer courses in the community or vocational qualification from bricklayer, carpenter, janitor, owner, stockman in charge of works , Professions related to construction, in addition to artistic and cultural activities, and we will seek resources for implementation of other courses.
If this proposal made by our organization, to a partnership is to meet the anceios and the demands of the community. This partnership should be more than just a channel for transfer of resources.
We hope for recovery and effective participation of investors in accountability, in formulating, implementing, and evaluating the performance of proposed actions, including the planning and implementation of the courses, monitor and assess the accountability of the partners or sponsors.
All suggestions will be welcome, we are open to accept charges, standards and rules, that the cooperation and funding agencies / donors, might impose, so for us, just add value to the project.
PROJECTS THAT CAN BE DEVELOPED Paralyze If we do not have financial aid, young people and children are coming back to the streets, for begging CRIMES AND PRACTICES FOR LACK OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND INCENTIVES
Building the Care Project Tomorrow is a nonprofit, which aims to train citizens in the fields of Education, Arts and Culture. Founded in 1996 by a group of people Colony and Santa Izabel Region. Today, we want to implement a project on social inclusion, which will aim to train educators of art-educators, artists and experts in education, in the midst of the Movement of Art Education in Brazil’s re-season the country, when discussing a new project of society and claimed to be the year and guarantee political rights, civil and social.
Since 1996 the Project Care Building the Tomorrow, has been highlighted by liaison with other institutions, mainly in developing activities for the development plan for children and young people in situations of social vulnerability, and the discussion and implementation of methods of work in art – education, dance
Mission:
Form, through art – education, children, young people and educators able to participate in the establishment of a fair and caring society.
Date of foundation:
20/03/1996
Address: Headquarters Provisional
Rua Mario Campos Lara, 45
Zip: 32.800-000 – Citrolândia – Blackpool,
Minas Gerais-MG
Telephone:
(31) 3596.3632 – 3530.7228 – 97.44.6059
E-mail:
anisioizidoro@ig.com.br
Website:
http://www.construindooamanha.org (under construction)
Design
Name of project: Building the Tomorrow
Subject area: Vocational Training
Project Summary:
The CIA Building the Tomorrow, was established to contribute to the democratization of access to cultural assets and train new audiences. Seeks professionally qualified young people the CIA Building Tomorrow, which will be created as a means of social inclusion, with goals to reduce violence, where the young teenager and always appear as victims or agents of crime, prostitution and trafficking of drugs (Company artistic – cultural Will be composed of young people from low-income communities, victims of leprosy (disease popularly known as leprosy), which only causes exclusion, isolation and social prejudice), through the creation and implementation of artistic spectacle of theater, dance and music. The show will be on the process of creating women artists / Brazilian artisans (weavers, potters, embroiderers and upholsterer).
Its relevance is in fact include young people, group that represents 87% of the total
of unemployed in Germany and Santa Izabel Region; embrace the theme of gender and enhance the Brazilian intangible heritage, through art-craft traditional (textiles and ceramics)
The activities that comprise the Bill are:
1) Implementation and technical improvement of the CIA Building Tomorrow
2) Research the topic and collective construction of the building;
3) Assembling of the show and testing;
4) Presentations to the show in theaters and art centers / culture;
5) Production of CD and DVD to show.
People Hit
45 boys and girls of 15 to 21 years, students from elementary school and middle of public schools, some students who are attending higher education will have opportunities, mostly residents of communities in Cologne and Citrolândia Santa Izabel, a region with high Low-income couples.
Fight for Peace
Fight for Peace began in 2007 as part of a program developed by the Building Tomorrow Project Care. Due to homicide, drug trafficking and child prostitution in our community, are successful, but still has a lot to do, our main adversary is the idleness and drug trafficking, this project was created and offers to children and young people Santa Izabel and the Cologne region of opportunities not engage in practices of crime, drug trafficking and armed violence, the social inclusion through sports, education, access to the formal labor market, promotion of a culture of peace and training of young leaders.
The project serves about 200 children and young people who, in addition to sports training in boxing and poultry, part of classes of citizenship in a proposal to channel the aggression positively through the sport and create opportunities for young people with low income.
The methodology of the project was transferred to areas with higher rates of violence and pockets of poverty, to save precious lives, the Project is administered by volunteers in partnership with young people themselves.
Mission:
Break social barriers, preventing and overcoming the violence through access to sports, education and promotion of youth leadership.
Date of Establishment:
01/07/2007
Design
Name of Project: Young People in Fight At Work
Subject area: Vocational Training
Project Summary:
The project was created for children and adolescents who can find creative ways to play non-violent actions. It is a work in which the young learn about prevention, about himself and his feelings on the feelings of others, the consequences of your actions, and above all, reflect on their role as citizens in society and how to act in an organized way towards a culture of peace.
People Hit
150 students from 12 to 14 years in public schools already participating in Project Non-Violence in the region to Cologne and Santa Izabel region with the highest rates of violence.
NON-VIOLENCE PROJECT
The Non-Violence Project is an initiative
NGO that works with the task of developing and strengthening a culture of non-violence through the schools.
The PNV promotes actions of character education in schools of public education community since 2007, through the mapping of the principles of aspects to influence the occurrence of cases of violence at school. Thus, works in search of some solutions, such as:
- Investing in improving the teacher-student relationship.
- Questioning assumptions related to traditional educational practices, seeking more effective models;
- Prioritize the continuing education of educators as multipliers.
- Strengthen attitudes that express values such as respect and ethics on the part of educators, so that they can be examples and inspiration to their students.
- Make education for non-violence an priorities of school;
- To nurture the young players are in the process of strengthening a culture of peace.
Mission: To develop and strengthen a culture of peace through the schools.
Date of Foundation:
28/01/1999
Project: Name of the project: Tribes of Peace
Subject area: Citizenship
Project Summary:
Unemployment is one of the main forms of social exclusion and becomes even more severe in young people aged from 16 to 25 years. Moreover, the labor market is becoming more selective and need for specification is an almost insurmountable barrier for those young people seeking an employment opportunity.
As a result, those involved with situations of violence and crime have been routine in the poorest communities.
The project will provide job training combined with content which advances the vision of a world of young people, influencing directly the elevation of high-esteem and the construction of buildings to life more appropriate for these young people.
It is therefore promote a social and family change through the enhancement of youth as a citizen of training for work and the actual placement of youth in the formal labor market.
People affected
50 young people living in Colonia Santa Izabel and region.
The deployment of the Cooperative, will be promoting the integration of women into the labor market, companies supporting social actions, developed by civil society organizations, which contribute effectively to the qualification and inclusion of women and community development for Citrolândia and Cologne Santa Izabel, the place where the Building Tomorrow Project Care operates.
The project aims to contribute to the integration of women into the labor market, by supporting social projects, developed by civil society organizations, which follow three lines of a program described below:
• Education and Vocational Training: A set of actions created and organized so as to enable the people access to knowledge, technologies and experiences necessary for their integration into the formal labor market and professional practice in paid sectors, segments and specific occupations.
Specific objective: to contribute to the acquisition or development of skills that facilitate the entry into the labor market.
• Entrepreneurship and Economic Generating Annuities: It refers to actions geared to individuals and groups who, for reasons or specific conditions, have greater difficulty of access to formal market. Aims to promote entrepreneurship and forms of association and cooperatives for production or services.
Specific objective: Fostering entrepreneurship and forms of association and / or cooperative for the production or services.
• Inclusion in the Job Market: The concept of social inclusion is broad and is based on the access of the individual and his family a set of social standards in the form of rights. It refers to equal opportunities and, consequently, the acquisition of rights.
The insertion in the labor market is considered an action dedicated to the socio-educational guidance and support to women in order to facilitate access to information on the market, identify opportunities for employment and work, prepare for the selection process / competition, as well as their retention in the position reached and preparing for insertion of their products on the market. If women heads of household have the family financial structure is less vulnerable, reduces misera, poverty, improves the quality of life, will have more dignity.
Specific purpose: to support mechanisms for entering the market.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: For the sustainable management project is only possible through an ethical and transparent relationship with all audiences with which it relates: employees, customers, shareholders, suppliers, government, society, community and environment.
The Bill makes it clear that commitment in its Code of Ethics and Conduct, which guides how the cooperative is positioned next to your public, and is based on the principle of sustainable development and the values and business principles.
The Cooperative will be responsible for directing and managing the social investment project.
What will be created in March 2009 as a Civil Society Organization, seek the inclusion of women in the labor market, through support for projects for training and generating jobs and income in the communities where it operates.
For the Building Tomorrow Project Care, decided that investing in women is a natural way. In 2007, the network has gone through a repositioning and set his wife and young people as target audience. More than that it was decided to become an accomplice of the modern woman, head of the family. Except that this woman to become a modern one must be opportunities, which is preparing to conquer, education, knowledge, training and development.
Mr Jones
Hello I recently wrote a song for Michael Jackson after he passed and I feel like the work you did with the “We are the world project” would greatly enhanced this song…Your work with Mr Jackson was the best that I have heard and I can’t think of anyone who can bring the magic to this song that you can.
I sent a couple of messages to your publishing company about the song. Sir I know you don’t know me but I am a huge fan and I really think this song will say what we as fans have been wanting to say since Mr. Jackson passed..will you help me get this message out?
I wait for your response….
Hello Mr. Jones
I’m Mychael Pollard from the nation’s capital Washington,DC & I’m a Pianist/Keyboardist,Multi Instrumentalist,Producer,Arranger & Composer.I had did a show at The Mansion at Strathmore on June 3, 2009 in North Bethesda,MD.It was a Splendid performance but the downside of it was that no one showed up to review it.
So basically I’m inquiring for you (Mr. Jones) or any of your Reps to give me a review,crtiques or anything else on behalf of what you will see on these clip links below. I hope you’ll enjoy them and I do plan to do whatever it takes to become a legend just like you
and beyond. So please if you can and thanks for being.
Peace~Pollard
1.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuaZTnSyL6o
2.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3ionma5hSE
3.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE_GZ_-NjCk
4.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSel9fBPExg
Dear Mr. Jones,
Since I’ve a young man, all the way to now, musically you have always, always, always been my “comfort food.”
Cordially,
John Dimes
Dear Mr. Jones,
I have written a song with a melody, which is a tribute to the late, great Michael Jackson. My representative and I would be honored to discuss this song and music with you and your firm.
It would be special if the song could be recorded very soon (by Janet Jackson, Usher, or other artist), possibly in time for the Grammy Awards Show.
I welcome your inquiries via the email address provided.
Sincerely,
William
Dear Mr Jones,
I’m HOSS a rapper from Egypt, A very good friend of Hebz but i was always out of town when u were in Egypt.
I’m coming to LA to shoot a song with Akon in Nov 7 and i’m stayin for a couple of week.
All I want is to meet up with u I know u support acts from all over the world specially the ones who have a message like my self.
It really would be a great honor if I get to meet u.
Thanx much love and respect
God Bless u
HOSS
Dear Sir:
I’m so glad to find a page in where I express my gratitude for you and your excellent work to the world.
This message suggest an special request to you, I need for your help and your compassionate sense Dear Sir, I have a friend who needs an opportunity, he has a JAZZ music group, and I’m very gatefully if you hear something that they make with big devotion and love, I send you an a few links to Know them and if you considering that is not good by your experience I try to knock other doors, I’m only request 5 minutes to hear them. Many thanks for your attention and I hope that this has come at your hands. the links are:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOEVsJiAb3c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVRgNd3VEaU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89IysJOLTts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vmndaCoKLM
The name of the Jazz group are “FARALAE” MANY MANY THANKS FOR THE ATTENTION AND YOUR TIME TO READ THIS.
ATT.
GABRIELA MORALES
I’ve been a fan of Q since just before “I Heard That” was published.
I’m still working on “Summer in the City” and perhaps before I die I’ll have it completely worked out.
I even bought the “I Heard That”, which sadly was a joke as it didn’t contain Quincy arrangements, just the orignal scores.
L7square.
You are attached to soooo many artists and have survived a great many, in life and career. Perhaps, one day you can pen a book calling it, “What I Saw” including photos, too. When you do, please ‘wink’ at me (smiling)
Lonnye
Dear Q,
It is a few minutes before midnight here in the San Francisco Bay Area.
We are listening to Ennio Morricone’s “Concert for Peace”…a perfect way to bring in the new year.
Wishing everyone love, happiness and peace in 2010. May we all take the time each day to ‘make this world a better place’…
con carino,
Louise
Thanks for the music Q! Keep inspiring generations of young musicians.
I really don’t expect an answer from Quincy Jones or any one in his organization but I feel as though I should try everything. I know Quincy supports music in the schools and so do I. We encouraged our son Jordan in his music studies at the Baltimore School for the Arts and The University of Maryland. He now has his BM degree. He is an accomplished singer but more than that he has written many songs that people other than myself feel are very good. My question is now what? How do I help him now? Music is alot of being in the right place at the right time. Where is the right place and what is the right time? We are not asking for handouts just tell me what he should do next. Where does he go or is all the education and potential wasted. Is there a logical next step that he should pursue. He is planning to move to New York in February to look for work and see if there is a way to sell his music or get into perfroming, any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you for allowing me to vent, and if you have any suggestions please send them to Jordan at
jsmmusic@gmail.com
Thank you Debra Mills ( ok here comes the proud mother’s plug he has many covers on you tube under whoisjmills)
Good Afternoon Mr. Jones,
I am the manager for 22Visionz, a Christian worship and pop group that is under the Christian organization 22VISIONZ International that is founded by Terran “T-Ran” Gilbert. They are not just a name, they are a vision. 22VISIONZ is working on their 1st debut album, “22VISIONZ: Live and Not Die” featuring Dove award-winning artist Bonafide from the rap group “GRITS”, Beckah Shae, and well know rap artist Pettidee. 22VISIONZ has opened concerts for Grammy award R&B artist, Anthony Hamilton, Kirk Franklin, GRITS to name a few. 22VISIONZ has paved the road for bringing the excitement of the stage to the streets and has impacted many lives by reflecting the light of Jesus Christ through their music. (Matt. 6:33).
We would appreciate any assistance you may give in regards to promoting their music, events, etc.
Thank you in advance,
Sonya Boudreaux
Female Pianist and Composer of
Pop, Rock, Instrumentals, Comedy, Spiritual, Children’s, Seasonal,
Ballads and Educational.
Thank you for listening sir !
mySpace.com/mySharon
Aloha,
Love,
Sharon
Dear MR. Jones,
I know you might not have time to read what i’ve written but I really hope you do.
My name is Tsedenia(Romi) and i’m from Ethiopia. I’ve been admiring your work since you’ve worked with Michael Jackson, I’m only 22
. But I have learned much about your work by doing research and you are an amazing producer, composer. Thankyou for doing “We Are The World” with All the artists including Michael Jackson in 1984/85, My country is very Honored!
I’m writing this to accomplish something. Michael Jackson fans (On MJJC)have been working on. It is a relief song for Haiti Victims. We have so many talented people in this Michael Jackson fan club and we want to keep Michael Jackson’s Legacy alive. I know that he’d be one of the first people to lend a hand and we want to continue this with helping the Quake Victims of Haiti.
This is the rough version of the music we have started on…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRSlE3KuJNs&feature=player_embedded
We are not as knowledgeable as you are and have not done this before. Can you guide us with this project?
This is the Facebook site we have started in support of this…
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=260734232091&ref=ts#/group.php?gid=260734232091&ref=ts
MJJC Site: http://www.mjjcommunity.com/forum/index.php
Thankyou,
L.O.V.E.
Hi my name is Nathan Johnson, im sure ill never know if you get this message, fist off, i’d like to be a singer-rapper at one point in my life, and i’d like to be very good at it, and also im related to ray charles, i know it may be hard for you to believe, but his mom is my great grandmother’s cousin, and i know that you and ray charles were very good friends and very close. I understand you guys had a real strong connection and friendship, and i understand that he was your mentor, and you probabaly mentored him on some things too…. but anyway i dont know how youd feel about what im going to say, but i would like for you to one day, to mentor me, or be my instructor, i mean i know for a fact that your’e the MAN to talk to when it comes to wanting to learn anythin about music, and ive always thought that one day just like my famous cousin ray charles, id get to meet quincy jones, and i still hope i do, anyway i hope so much that you get to read this message, and i know your’e a very busy man, and that your’e on to bigger and better things and that you may not want to take a chance on me, im guessing what your’e thinking, but every kid has a dream, and needs a chance, and i want you to be my chance, please read this message and hopefully make my dreams come true….
Peace & Love, Nathan Johnson
Dear Quincy Jones,
My name is Ahmadou Seck I am 22 and from the Central Area of Seattle, Washington. I am an Alumni of Garfield High school (BULLDOGS!!) and I am the current President of the Associtated Students of Saint Martin’s University where your brother attended at one time(Judge Jones.) I am a business management major and I am going to work in the entertainment industry. I am researching summer internships and I wanted to know if your company had any internships available? Any information would be greatly appreciated thank you and God bless.
Hello, Mr. Quincy Jones,
first of all, sorry for my bad English…
I’m writing to you Sir, because I’ve heard about the new version of ‘We Are The World’… I know I’m none, but, please, could you consider just for a while that this beautiful song IS Michael jackson?? I think it will have no sense without him… Michael’s voice will never can be replaced by anybody…
Please, Sir, do not do it to Michael, his kids and his fans… We Love him so much.. Please, don’t erase him…
Sorry if I’ve hurted you, it wasn’t my intention…
It’s all for LOVE
God bless you
Monica
quincy, u need to put michael in the we are the world remake! at least background vocals! i mean he wrote the song with lionel, u cant just cut him out! and if u dont then well just add this mistake to the long LIST of mistakes uve made with michael. seriously, u didnt want billie jean on smooth criminal on his albums.. come on! and if u dont put michael in… u fail
KEEP MICHAEL JACKSON’S VOICE ON THE RE-RECORDING OF “WE ARE THE WORLD”. This version will be hollow without him. I like Janet but she shouldn’t be singing his part. No one compares to Michael. He was perfection. Besides, he’s not here to participate in this production SO KEEP HIS VOICE IN THE RECORDING IN HONOR OF HIM AND AS HIS CONTRIBUTION TO “THIS PRODUCTION”. He created the entire melody and wrote most of the song. It is only fitting that HE remain on the recording.
Hi Quincy, i’m finishing a producer career here in Chile, and i would like to ask you, if you have the time and the will to answer to me, three questions about music production, for my final exam.
1. How do you make a musical difference between all the artists you have produced, for them to have their own brand?
2. Do you follow the actual leading references in music development, or you just propose new things among your criteria?
3. What is your personal feeling about the present and future of the music industry?
If you want to answer those questions in just one text i would be glad anyway.
That’s all Quincy.
i hope no bothering you with this post.
Thanks a lot, here in Chile we admire you like the greatest music producer ever.
Good bye, and good health.
Quincy, PLEASE reconsider removing Michael’s voice from We Are the World. It doesn’t matter who you get to sing Michael’s part, it will not be the same. I heard that his children will contribute a spoken poem which is also beautiful (Michael would love that). But since Michael is no longer here to help produce the project, it FEELS LIKE YOU ARE ERASING HIS LEGACY. PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS. Michael means so much to so many people who are still grieving beyond words.
Magnífico mestre arranjado e produtor dos sonhos meus.
Meu nome é Sérgio Vinci, sou músico brasileiro, compositor, cantor, violonista.
Estou escrevendo em português, pois não saberia ser tão sincero nas palavras em inglês.
Sou, antes de tudo, apreciador de música de boa qualidade, o que me leva sempre a ouvir teus discos, arranjos e composições.
A música “Soul Bossa Nova ” é marcante em minha vida, pois antes de ser músico já dançava com ela em bailes black da cidade de São Paulo, aqui no Brasil.
No ano passado, compûs uma letra para ela, e em todos os lugares onde canto, ela é muito bem recebida.
Gostaria de mostrá-la à vocês, mestre Quincy. Por onde posso enviá-la, por aqui ou outro endereço?
Gostaria de ter sua aprovação para gravá-la.
Posso mandar a letra por aqui?
Saudaçoes desse teu súdito.
In honor of the King of Pop, Michael’s voice should be left on the new recording of WE ARE THE WORLD for Haiti. MJ deserves this and more. It is the least you could do. His untimely death has left all of his fans in grief and his fans would really appreciate it. MJ!
KEEP MICHAEL JACKSON’S VOICE ON THE RE-RECORDING. This version will be hollow without him. I like Janet but she shouldn’t be singing his part. No one compares to Michael. He was perfection. Besides, he’s not here to participate in this production SO KEEP HIS VOICE IN THE RECORDING IN HONOR OF HIM AND AS HIS CONTRIBUTION TO “THIS” PRODUCTION”. He created the ENTIRE melody and wrote MOST of the Lyrics. It is only fitting that HE remain on the recording.
Quincy and Lionel, it feels like you are stealing Michael’s legacy by not telling the world how MICHAEL created this song and that Lionel’s contribution was minor and added after Michael created the entire song. Lionel, BE HUMBLE like Michael was and share the truth with the world. People will love you for it.
Raising money for Haiti is great (I’ve donated money weeks ago and will continue to donate). I only ask that in doing this, you do it with RESPECT for Michael. PLEASE LEAVE MICHAEL’S ORIGINAL VOCALS ON THE RE-RECORDING.
**The original song should be on the album for all of us who prefer the original.**
Also, as others have stated, I think re-releasing Michael’s “WHAT MORE CAN I GIVE”, would be most appropriate and would raise a lot of money for Haiti.
SONY, TALK TO THE JACKSON ESTATE ABOUT RE-RELEASING MICHAEL’S
“WHAT MORE CAN I GIVE” WITH THE PROCEEDS GOING TO HAITI. PLEASE DO THIS. IT WOULD RAISE A LOT OF MONEY FOR THE PEOPLE OF HAITI.
Quincy, PLEASE reconsider removing Michael’s voice from We Are the World. It doesn’t matter who you get to sing Michael’s part, it will not be the same. I heard that his children will contribute a spoken poem which is also beautiful (Michael would love that). But since Michael is no longer here to help produce the project, it FEELS LIKE YOU ARE ERASING HIS LEGACY. PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS. Michael means so much to so many people who are still grieving beyond words.
Also, the original song should be on the album for all of us who prefer the original.
As we all know, Michael wrote this song almost by himself. Lionel added like three or four lyrics to the song and that was about it. This is Michael’s creation and they all know this. I will NOT purchase this new version if Michael’s voice is not on it. I loved the orginal version very much and it is one of the best songs of all time because Michael was in it. Just re-release the original version and it would generate more money.
“Original collaborators, Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie decided to ask a new generation of artists to rerecord the song to benefit those in Haiti.
I don’t like the idea .
Why borrow/re-record?
So many of them, in the “new” generation, give credit to Michael’s influence in their lives & careers; well . . . show us what you’ve learned: Why not just write a song for Haiti?
It’s Not Going TO Be The Same Without Michael.
The Greatest Singers Ever Came Together In “We Are The World”
The Singers Today, They’re Ok. They’re Not Legends.
All I’m Saying Is, It’s Not Going TO Be A Hit Like How It Was In 1985.
Michael Is A Legend. They Should Put Michael On It Because He Made “We Are The World” Happen.
&& Saved Alot Of People.
Michael, My Angel, We’re All With You Taking Care Of Your Beautiful Children.
WE ALL LOVE YOU MICHAEL.
L-O-V-E.
LOVE.
It will be unfair and a shame to not put Michael Jackson on the record. This is his invent, his idea, his! If he did not write We Are the World song with Lionel, this project now would not exist. Put the King of Entertaining!
IF YOU THINK MICHAEL’S ORIGINAL VOICE TRACKS SHOULD BE INCLUDED ON THE RE-RECORDING OF “WE ARE THE WORLD”, LET QUINCY KNOW.
LEAVE COMMENTS ON QUINCY’S WEBSITE USING THE LINKS BELOW:
If we can flood his comment pages, then we can get his attention. Please spread the word.
http://www.quincyjones.com/archives/2281/comment-page-1#comment-3775
http://www.quincyjones.com/about-2
COMMENTS CAN ALSO BE LEFT ON THE YOUTUBE “WE ARE THE WORLD” VIDEOS INCLUDING THE “WE ARE THE WORLD 2010 CLASS VIDEOS. THERE ARE LOTS.
Thank you!!!
It will be amazing if we could still have our MJ’s voice on the new “We Are The World Remake”
Hello Mr. Jones,
I met you at the after party for the COLOR PURPLE at Katsuaya Japanese resturarnt in Hollywood. IAM Sakeenah, I tell stories thru screenplays and would like to talk to you about my works.
http://www.sipsake11@hotmail.com
Hello Mr. Jones,
For my senior project at University of Washington, my partner Atousa and I are having an event at the Quincy Jones Performing Arts Center at Garfield High School. I am a former student and wanted to do my senior project at Garfield to give back to the school that has challenged me and influenced me in so many positive ways. Growing up in South Seattle there were a lot of issues I saw in the community that were present but not talked about. Throughout high school and college I have been active in working to reverse some of the problems Seattle faces.
This event is to highlight the performing art talents of Garfield students and other local artists in raising awareness over issues and concerns students see and experience going to the school and living/being in the community. All proceeds of this event are going to be split among CORE (a group working to bridge racial, economic, gender, and sexuality gaps – started specifically in response to the Rodney King riots) and another local organization (yet to be decided by students).
The event is attempting to give a younger demographic a voice and the opportunity to express themselves through performing arts in an attempt to confront issues that are typically swept under the rug.
We would like to extend an invitation to you for April 30th of this year to attend and perhaps speak or participate in the event. You are an inspiration and hero to me, to Garfield, the CD and Seattle in general and it would be an incredible honor to have you at the event. It will the first time there will be this type of community event held in the auditorium and what an exceptional way to start it off with the man himself, Quincy Jones. In addition, we are fundraising right now to rent out the space as it is way out of our price range as students. If there are any extra funds from your philanthropy we could use ANY help we can get. Thank you so much for your time and consideration.
Take care,
Molly McManus
Dear Mr. Jones,
As a teacher, I am always looking for interesting ways to teach about social issues, consciousness and the cause and effect each and everyone has upon others. I was doing research on your movie The Wiz and was disappointed to find very little resources or positive comments and uses for this movie. I would like to propose/encourage you to gather the smartest people you have to develop a guide for the use of The Wiz in the classroom. Black history month, social issues, empowerment, literature connections, geography, cultural identity and pride, social/life skills are some of the few topics your movie can help teach about. I will start to develop my own in the meanwhile. Many continued blessings to you and all of talented people you work with.
Dear Mr. Jones,
How can I purchase a copy of your 1963 arrangement of Can’t Stop Loving You? Thank you for any information you can give me.
Sincerely,
Shannon Gunn