Overview

• Queen Latifah performed 'Ease on Down the Road' from 'The Wiz' in a lively tribute to Quincy Jones, accompanied by dancers and standing ovations from the audience.
• Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg, stars of 'The Color Purple,' introduced the tribute, highlighting Jones' role in launching their careers and his impact on film and music.
• Jones, who passed away at 91, was the first Black composer nominated for an Oscar in 1967 and went on to receive seven nominations throughout his career.
• The tribute drew mixed reactions, with some praising the energy and others criticizing the brevity and song choice for failing to fully capture Jones' vast legacy.
• Jones' contributions to music include producing Michael Jackson's 'Thriller,' the best-selling album of all time, and composing scores for films like 'In Cold Blood' and 'The Color Purple.'