In this episode of Black Sounds Beautiful, revisit the storied career of Quincy Jones, a musician, producer and executive whose seven-decade-long career has shaped and uplifted Black music on a global scale.

From his early years as a musician inspired by Ray Charles to his record-setting status as the first Black executive at a major label — and much more — Jones' impact has touched every corner of the music business. Watch more episodes of Black Sounds Beautiful on GRAMMY.com/videos.