Seattle Symphony: The Best of Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones — Call Me Mr. Tibbs
Quincy Jones — Shoot To Kill
Quincy Jones — The Separation
Quincy Jones — Main theme from The Pawnbroker
Quincy Jones — Soul Bossa Nova
Erroll Garner — Misty
Quincy Jones — Love Me By My Name
Ray Evans / Jay Livingston — Never Let Me Go
Leonard Bernstein — Somewhere
John Madara / David White — You Don't Own Me
Rod Temperton — Give Me The Night
Stephanie Andrews / Stevie Wonder — Betcha Wouldn't Hurt Me
John Bettis / Steve Porcaro — Human Nature
Michael Jackson — Billie Jean
Rod Temperton — Lady in My Life
Rod Temperton — You Put a Move on My Heart
Michael Jackson — I Just Can't Stop Loving You
Rod Temperton — Thriller

Jules Buckley, conductor
Sheléa, vocals
Jonah Nillson, vocals

Intro Medley: Roots Theme, Sanford and Son, Ironside

PART 1: Soundtracks and Breaking Barriers
Quincy Jones – Call Me Mr. Tibbs (from Call Me Mr. Tibbs)
Quincy Jones – Shoot To Kill (from Mirage)
Quincy Jones – The Separation (from The Color Purple)
Quincy Jones – Main theme from The Pawnbroker

PART 2: JAZZ AND EARLY POP COLLABORATIONS
Quincy Jones – Soul Bossa Nova
Erroll Garner – Misty
Quincy Jones – Love Me By My Name
Ray Evans and Jay Livingston – Never Let Me Go
Leonard Bernstein – Somewhere
John Madara and David White – You Don't Own Me

PART 3: POP COLLABORATIONS/THE HITS
Rod Temperton – Give Me The Night
Stevie Wonder and Stephanie Andrews – Betcha Wouldn't Hurt Me
Steve Porcaro and John Bettis – Human Nature
Michael Jackson – Billie Jean
Rod Temperton – Lady in My Life
Rod Temperton – You Put a Move on My Heart
Michael Jackson – I Just Can't Stop Loving You
Rod Temperton – Thriller

As a master inventor of musical hybrids, Quincy Jones has shuffled pop, soul, hip-hop, jazz, classical, African, and Brazilian music into many dazzling fusions, traversing virtually every medium, including records, live performance, movies, and television. Named one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century by Time Magazine, Jones’ creative magic is on full display as the Seattle Symphony and guest artists pay tribute to this musical legend.

Open Captioning is available for Saturday night Pops performances only. Please call the box office at 206.215.4747 to secure your location.

Tickets: $35 Orchestra D, $50 Orchestra C, $65 Orchestra B/Second Tier, $82 Orchestra A/Founders Tier, $101 Founders Tier Box

About Seattle Symphony

Recognized as one of the “most vital American orchestras” (NPR), the Seattle Symphony is internationally acclaimed for its inventive programming, community-minded initiatives, and superb recordings on the Seattle Symphony Media label. With a strong commitment to new music and a legacy of over 150 recordings, the orchestra has garnered five Grammy Awards, 26 Grammy nominations, and two Emmy Awards, and was named Gramophone’s 2018 Orchestra of the Year. The Symphony performs in Benaroya Hall in the heart of downtown Seattle.

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