12 Notes: On Life and Creativity

by Quincy Jones, The Weeknd (Foreword by)

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

A collection of thoughts about creativity and life from the iconic Quincy Jones? We're all ears!

Quincy Jones, one of the world’s most influential musicians, producers, and mentors, shares his profound reflections on creativity, life, and the pursuit of excellence in this moving and practical book.

Drawing from his illustrious career and collaborations with legendary artists, Jones offers practical advice and heartfelt lessons on transforming grief into power, setting meaningful goals, and embracing daily affirmations.

Through personal anecdotes and professional experiences, he reveals the secrets behind his creative process and the importance of honesty, hard work, and nurturing relationships.

This self-development guide is a testament to the belief that creativity is a calling that transcends age and experience. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or a seasoned professional, 12 Notes will inspire you to unlock your creative potential and live a life driven by passion and purpose.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781647002084
Publisher:	Abrams Image
Publication date:	04/05/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Quincy Jones (1933-2024) was an American record producer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer, arranger, and legend. His career spanned more than 70 years in the entertainment industry, and he was one of 21 EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) holders in history.
Named by Time Magazine as one of the six most influential Jazz artists of the 20th century, Quincy Jones is an impresario in the broadest and most creative sense of the word. For over seven decades Jones’ career has encompassed the roles of composer, record producer, artist, film producer, arranger, conductor, instrumentalist, TV producer, record company executive, television station owner, magazine founder, multi-media entrepreneur, and humanitarian. Among the multitude of awards that he has received for his contributions are an Emmy Award, seven Academy Award nominations, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, and 28 Grammy Awards with a total of 80 nominations. He is the recipient of the Republic of France’s Commandeur de la Legion d’Honneur, and in 2001 he was inducted as a “Kennedy Center Honoree,” the United States’ most prestigious cultural award, for his lifetime contributions to the culture of the country. He was recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts as a Jazz Master--the nation’s highest jazz honor, and in 2010 was bestowed the National Medal of Arts, our nation’s highest artistic honor.  In 2016, Jones received a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical for the Broadway production of The Color Purple. The award completed the rare EGOT set for Jones, an exclusive club of artists who have received an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award.

Table of Contents

Foreword vi

Introduction ix

Notes

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A Recycle Your Pain into Purpose 1

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A# If You Can See It You Can Be It 15

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B You Gotta Go to Know 29

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C Establish Your Guideposts 43

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C# Always Be Prepared for a Great Opportunity 59

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D Sharpen Your Left Brain 71

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D# Avoid Paralysis from Analysis 87

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E The Power of Being Underestimated 103

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F Do What's Never Been Done Before 117

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F# Understand the Value of Relationships 131

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G Share What You Know 145

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G# Recognize the Value of Life 161

Acknowledgments 179