Rashida Jones is sharing her grief within the aftermath of the passing of her father, legendary music producer Quincy Jones.
The “Parks and Recreation” actress posted on Instagram days after her dad died on the age of 91 … penning a poignant tribute, by which she touched on his impactful legacy.
Rashida started her notice by recalling one in every of her fondest reminiscences along with her father … when the music titan would let her keep shut by at any time when he labored late nights — which she referred to as “jazz hours.”
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She wrote … “After I was little, I’d get up in the midst of the night time to seek for him. Undoubtedly, he could be someplace in the home, composing (old-fashioned, with a pen and sheet music). He would by no means ship me again to mattress. He would smile and convey me into his arms whereas he continued to work…there was no safer place on this planet for me.”
As Rashida continued, she applauded her father, praising him as “a large,” in addition to an “icon,” “tradition shifter,” and a “genius.”
She added … “All correct descriptions of my father however his music (and ALL of his work) was a channel for his love. He WAS love. He made everybody he ever met really feel cherished and seen. That’s his legacy.”
Signing off her tribute, she penned a message only for Quincy … noting “it’s an honor to be your daughter.”
Quincy — who labored with everybody from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra to Will Smith — handed away Sunday, surrounded by his family members at his Bel Air dwelling … his publicist, Arnold Robinson confirmed to TMZ on the time.
The rep issued a press release on behalf of the household … although, Thursday’s Instagram publish was Rashida’s first particular person message on the loss.
No explanation for loss of life has been shared.
