Quincy Jones |
17 Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord thy God which he hath given thee
Quincy Delight Jones, Jr. is an American record producer, conductor, arranger, composer, musician, television producer, film producer, instrumentalist, magazine founder, entertainment company executive, and humanitarian. His career spans six decades in the entertainment industry and a record 79 Grammy Award nominations, 27 Grammy
Jones's social activism began in the 1960s with his support of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jones is one of the founders of the Institute for Black American Music (IBAM), whose events aim to raise enough funds for the creation of a national library of African-American art and music. Jones is also one of the founders of the Black Arts Festival in his hometown of Chicago.
Eric Daniels |
Grammy nominated music producer Eric has been gifted with the ability to create an art form that can capture the attention of the masses. With songs and movie soundtracks from Only a Women, Movement .Ghost. I'll call your name. Take me away, Like my coffee(Ledisi) and Memory Lane just to name a few.
Sometimes we underestimate the influence we have on each other as educators, friends mentors and parents. Eric's dad directed and produce Gospel music. At the age of 4 Eric played the drums in the church choir which eventually propelled his drive to create. Yes with my nephew it was inherent for him to step into his own greatness. I just Love it!
Both Eric and Quincy understand the need to give a part of their self to serve our communities. Greatest way to say thank you God!
As a random act of kindness make a commitment to Giving time as a mentor or money to a charitable organization that will help develop the lives of our youth. Be a Blessing and Give a Blessing of time or money!
http://youtu.be/dYuA_c_6if8 Quincy Jones
http://youtu.be/4n9mWHz6eB4 Ledsi
PS to my brother Butch you planted that seed that allowed Eric to step into his own greatness RIP your loving sister Eilene
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