Quincy Jones is laid to rest at private family funeral in Los Angeles a week after his death at age 91

Music giant Quincy Jones was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Los Angeles, a week after his death at age 91. 

A larger, more public memorial is also being planned.

The family of the 28-time Grammy winning producer, arranger and composer said in a statement to The ᴀssociated Press that the ‘intimate ceremony included Mr. Jones´ seven children, his brother, two sisters, and immediate family members.’

The family did not reveal the cemetery where the ceremony took place. 

They added that they remain ‘enormously grateful for the outpouring of condolences and tributes from his friends and fans from around the world. 

‘Details for a memorial celebration of Mr. Jones´ life will be announced at a later date.’

Music giant Quincy Jones was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Los Angeles, a week after his death at age 91. Seen in 2018

Music giant Quincy Jones was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Los Angeles, a week after his death at age 91. Seen in 2018 

Michael Jackson, left, holds eight awards as he poses with Quincy at the Grammy Awards in 1984

Michael Jackson, left, holds eight awards as he poses with Quincy at the Grammy Awards in 1984

Jones died surrounded by his family at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles on November 3.

His seven decades of musical mastery included producing Michael Jackson´s ‘Thriller’ album, writing prize-winning film scores and collaborating on classic recordings with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of others.

Tributes to him after his death came from some of the biggest figures in media and politics. 

Saturday Night Live, which he once hosted, paid tribute to him a night before his service with a memorial pH๏τo in a quiet moment of the show.

In lieu of flowers, Jones’ family asks for donations to the Jazz Foundation of America.

Jones directs the Orchestra National de France Tuesday, July 4, 2000, in Paris, during rehearsals prior the evening's unique concert.

Jones directs the Orchestra National de France Tuesday, July 4, 2000, in Paris, during rehearsals prior the evening’s unique concert.

The producer and his wife, actress Peggy Lipton, hold Jones' star which was placed in the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on March 14, 1980

The producer and his wife, actress Peggy Lipton, hold Jones’ star which was placed in the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on March 14, 1980

Jones cradles his Grammy awards including the album of the year award, for his eclectic album 'Back on the Block' during the 33rd annual Grammy Awards in 1991

Jones cradles his Grammy awards including the album of the year award, for his eclectic album ‘Back on the Block’ during the 33rd annual Grammy Awards in 1991

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