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Italy’s Ischia Fest to Give Quincy Jones its Lifetime Achievement Award

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Quincy Jones attends YouTube brings the BOOM BAP to New York City with Lyor Cohen, Nas, Grandmaster Flash, Q-Tip, Chuck D and Fab 5 Freddy on January 26, 2018 at Industria in New York City.
Quincy Jones attends YouTube brings the BOOM BAP to New York City with Lyor Cohen, Nas, Grandmaster Flash, Q-Tip, Chuck D and Fab 5 Freddy on January 26, 2018 at Industria in New York City.

*Quincy Jones will add yet another prestigious award to his large stash.

In honor of his illustrious career spanning over 60 years and including 27 Grammys, the musician and producer will receive the William Walton Music Legend Award at the 2018 Ischia Global Film and Music Festival in Italy.

The award is in tribute to his groundbreaking career as a musician, producer, humanitarian and executive.

Jones is scheduled to attend the ceremony, to be held July 18 on the Italian island off the coast of Naples.

“The immensity of Quincy Jones’ talent knows no bounds,” said festival founder Pascal Vicedomini and chair Cheryl Boone Isaacs in a statement. “We are truly honored to add the Ischia William Walton Music Legend Award to his extensive list of accolades.”

Named after the British composer who spent his last days in Ischia, the honor recognizes those who have made significant contributions to music and entertainment. Previous recipients include Sting, Burt Bacharach, Harry Belafonte, Mike Stoller, Sir Tim Rice, Julio Iglesias, Andrea Bocelli and Luciano Pavarotti.

The 16th annual Ischia Global Film and Music Festival is set to run July 15-22. This year, the Andrea Bocelli Foundation will receive the fest’s humanitarian award. More guests are expected to be announced in the coming weeks for the popular summer event.

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