If seeing a efficiency from Doja Cat and Oscar nominees Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande aren’t sufficient causes to tune in for The 97th Academy Awards, right here’s another to pop bubbly and watch. Queen Latifah is commanding the mic this Sunday to honor Quincy Jones. The famed producer, composer and activist died on Nov. 3, 2024, on the age of 91.
The creatives behind the 97th Academy Awards shared throughout a press convention that the reside broadcast will characteristic a musical efficiency tribute for Jones, the recipient of a governor’s award this yr. “We’ve deliberate and curated this lovely second that we hope will uplift the room and have fun the spirit of Quincy and all of his greatness.”
It’s the type of breakout phase that the ceremony’s music director, Michael Bearden, is fired up for. “I’m from the south aspect of Chicago, so was Quincy; he moved to New York, so did I. He moved to L.A., so did I. Quincy is absolutely the blueprint of what I’ve been in a position to do.”
Bearden additionally shared the vibe he needs to create with the ceremony’s music. “I requested my orchestra as we had been simply working and making ready for the present, the intention in my room was to broaden upon the collaboration and connection and to pleasure, love, inspiration, uplift, oneness, all of the issues,” he shared. “As a result of if we really feel this 9 instances outta 10, anyone else is gonna really feel that after we put it out on this planet.”
Jones obtained a number of Oscar nominations throughout his lifetime, together with in 1968 for Finest Unique Music for the Image: “For Love of Ivy” from For Love Of Ivy; in 1978 for Finest Adaptation Rating for The Wiz and in 1985 for Finest Unique Music:“Miss Celie’s Blues (Sister)” from The Colour Purple. Jones additionally obtained the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, given to a person’s “excellent contributions to humanitarian causes” in 1985.
The 97th Academy Awards airs reside on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. on ABC and Hulu.
