The executors of Quincy Jones’s estate have sold the rights to his music catalogue.
On Thursday, executives at HarbourView Equity Partners announced that they had acquired “select music and non-music” assets for an undisclosed sum.
The deal includes Jones’s recorded music and publishing assets, as well as access to other rights, such as his participation in the ’90s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Additionally, leaders at HarbourView will work in close partnership with the Quincy Jones Estate on initiatives tied to Jones’s “name, image, and likeness”.
In a statement, the music mogul’s daughter, Rashida Jones, emphasised that the agreement means his legacy will be protected for years to come.
“What made him extraordinary was his ability to see around corners and bring together the right people, ideas, and sounds to create timeless work again and again,” the actress commented. “As his children, our responsibility is to protect not only the catalogue, but the spirit and love behind it. HarbourView understands that legacy and has the vision and expertise to help ensure that future generations can feel the full scope of his everlasting impact.”
Jones, who died at the age of 91 in November 2024, received dozens of accolades over the course of his seven-decade career, including 28 Grammy Awards and seven nominations for Academy Awards.
The producer-composer was perhaps best known for producing three of Michael Jackson’s albums, including 1979’s Off the Wall, 1982’s Thriller, and 1987’s Bad, as well as the 1985 global charity anthem, We Are the World.
“Quincy Jones was not just a once-in-a-generation talent, he was a once-in-a-century architect of culture,” added Sherrese Clarke, chief executive officer at HarbourView. “Our partnership with the estate is rooted in deep respect for Quincy’s creative vision and a long-term commitment to safeguarding his work, his likeness, and his influence for generations to come.”
Bosses at HarbourView have over 70 music catalogues under management, with artists including Kelly Clarkson, T-Pain, Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins, George Benson, Luis Fonsi, Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie, and Pat Benatar.
