Legendary music producer Quincy Jones dies aged 91

Quincy Jones - the legendary music producer best-known for his work with Michael Jackson on the generation-defining records Off The Wall, Thriller and Bad - has died aged 91. 

Jones's death was confirmed by his publicist. The producer died at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by family.

In a statement, the family of Quincy Jones said: "Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones's passing.

"And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him."

Jones's career spanned more than 75 years. Alongside his most famous work with Jackson, he also worked in the studio with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Donna Summer and Chaka Khan.

One of his earliest pop hits was Lesley Gore's preppy 1963 single It's My Party, a Number 1 hit in the UK that year.

Of course, Jones's biggest legacy will be his work with the self-styled King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The two started working together on Jackson's 1979 record Off The Wall, which proved his credentials as a solo star, before he went stratospheric with 1982's blockbuster Thriller. Jones and Jackson reunited for a victory lap on 1987's Bad.

Both Thriller and Bad hit Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart in the UK, with Thriller still ranking as one of the best-selling albums in the history of the Official Charts.

In later life, Jones pulled away from producing. He was married three times - including to Twin Peaks actress Peggie Lipton, which whom he shared a daughter, Parks and Recreation star Rashida Jones. 

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