News from Montreux
Quincy was present at the Montreux Jazz Festival this Sunday where he introduced Chinese piano virtuoso Lang Lang and veteran Herbie Hancock. The two fused a fantastic mix of classic and jazz music and performed together as a kick-off to their upcoming tour. Stephanie Nebehay of Reuters News reported,
Producer and composer Quincy Jones, who co-produced the Swiss festival from 1991-93, is back in town for a few days and made a cameo appearance to introduce the pair. ”I’m happy to play a tiny part in this momentous occasion. As usual, Claude knows how to make it special,” he said. ”Herbie has been practicing up to five hours a day — as serious as a heart attack,” Jones said. “This is one of the highests of highs, it’s as good as it gets.”
Wow! How Awesome is that! Quincy, I just wanted to let you know how I love you so very much. You have inspired me throughout my life. My husband gave me your book for Christmas (backordered). I absolutely love it, and every guest in my home (usually a film or music person) loves the book as well! I gave my husband Soul Bossa Nova for his cell, and everyone that hears it ring starts dancing! In your book you mentioned how your mother should have been diagnosed correctly. I read that segment, and found out that very day I had the same thing -apparently for a very long time. So I think perhaps it is hard to diagnose in strong women who put their family first. You also inspired me to not only get better, but to thrive. If I am able to give a small measure of joy to the world in comparison to your large measure I will know that my life is complete. Bless you. : )