DaimlerChrysler Celebrates Fifth Anniversary of 'Behind the Lens' Award by Honoring Quincy Jones
01 Août 2006 - 5:14PM
PR Newswire (US)
* Quincy Jones introduced Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg to the
movie world as co-producer of "The Color Purple" * Award recognizes
individual achievements of those behind the scenes in the
television and film industry * Previous DaimlerChrysler "Behind the
Lens" award recipients include Reuben Cannon, Gordon Parks, Melvin
Van Peebles and John Singleton AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 1
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quincy Jones, an impresario in the
broadest sense of the word, has been named the 2007 DaimlerChrysler
"Behind the Lens" awardee. The event, now in its fifth year, will
be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on October 24,
2006. Jones -- whose career has spanned over 50 years and
encompassed such roles as composer, record producer, artist,
conductor, record company executive, entrepreneur and movie and
television producer -- will be recognized for his contributions in
the world of film and television. "People recognize Quincy Jones as
'The Man' in the music genre, yet his creative talents behind the
camera have been just as powerful," said Frank Fountain,
DaimlerChrysler Senior Vice President of External Affairs and
Public Policy (Auburn Hills). "As we salute the fifth 'Behind the
Lens' awardee, DaimlerChrysler continues to celebrate the passions
and talents that lead the way for others and help influence
generations around the world." Jones joins pioneers such as
directors John Singleton ("Boyz N the Hood"), Gordon Parks
("Shaft") and Melvin Van Peebles ("Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss
Song") and Hollywood casting veteran and director Reuben Cannon
("Madea's Family Reunion") as past recipients of this prestigious
award. "It is an honor to receive this award, particularly as
DaimlerChrysler marks the fifth anniversary of recognizing those of
us who work so tirelessly 'Behind the Lens,'" said Jones. "I am
proud to be in the esteemed company of this award's predecessors."
In conjunction with his successful and celebrated music career,
Jones began his film career as co-producer of "The Color Purple,"
nominated for 11 Academy Awards in 1985. He has also served as
executive producer on a number of television projects such as the
NBC-TV series "The Fresh Prince of Bel- Air," UPN's "In The House"
and Fox Television's "Mad TV." Additionally, he has composed 33
major motion picture scores and earned worldwide acclaim as
producer of the historic "We Are The World" recording, the
best-selling single of all time. Jones also introduced Whoopi
Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey to the world of film and launched the
careers of many other stars. The "Behind The Lens" Award was
established in 2002 by DaimlerChrysler to recognize and celebrate
the achievements of individuals who work behind the scenes in the
entertainment industry. Since its inception, the star-studded
awards event has featured approximately 300 invited guests to share
in the recognition and the accomplishments of the honoree. Award
recipients are chosen by a selection committee comprised of
entertainment industry professionals and DaimlerChrysler
representatives. About Quincy Jones Quincy Jones is currently
celebrating more than 50 years in the entertainment industry. He
has won 27 Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy's Trustees Award
and the Grammy Living Legend Award. He also holds the record for
the most Grammy nominations with a total of 79. He is an Emmy
winner and seven-time Oscar nominee and was recently honored by the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences with its Jean Hersholt
Humanitarian Award. He is the recipient of both the Republic of
France's world-renowned Legion d'Honneur and the French Ministry of
Culture's Distinguished Arts and Letters Award, the Republic of
Italy's Rudolph Valentino Award and the Royal Swedish Academy of
Music's coveted Polar Music Prize. Most recently, Jones was named a
2001 Kennedy Center Honoree. As a master inventor of musical
hybrids, Jones has blended pop, soul, hip- hop, jazz, classical,
African and Brazilian music into many dazzling fusions. His
landmark 1989 album, "Back On The Block," was named "Album Of The
Year" at the 1990 Grammy Awards. His 1995 recording, "Q's Jook
Joint," again showcased Jones's ability to mold the unique talents
of an eclectic group of singers and musicians. As a record company
executive, Jones remains highly active in the recording field as
the guiding force behind his own Qwest Records. In 1990, Quincy
Jones formed Quincy Jones Entertainment (QJE), a co-venture with
Time Warner Inc. QJE's first foray into magazine publishing, under
the banner of VIBE Ventures, was "VIBE," an entertaining chronicle
of urban life. Jones added to his empire when his publishing group
purchased "SPIN Magazine" and created the strictly hip-hop magazine
"Blaze." In 2001, Quincy Jones added the title "Best-selling
Author" to his list of accomplishments when his autobiography "Q:
The Autobiography of Quincy Jones" entered the New York Times, Los
Angeles Times and Wall Street Journal best- sellers lists.
DATASOURCE: Chrysler Group CONTACT: Angela Spencer-Ford of Chrysler
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