NEW YORK (AP) – Reactions to the death of Quincy Jones, who died on Sunday at the age of 91:

– “He was extremely talented and I felt privileged to have known him for many years. He was friends with George Martin, the producer of the Beatles, and produced very beautiful music together. Quincy or “Quince” or “Q,” as he was known, always had a twinkle in his eye and had a very positive, loving spirit that infected all who knew him. His work with Michael Jackson is of course legendary and he had so many other strings to his musical bow.” Paul McCartney on Instagram.

– “Quincy Jones is the true definition of a mentor, a father and a friend. He pointed out the greatest parts of myself. He defended me. He fed me. He encouraged me. He inspired me. He checked on me when necessary. He let me use his wings until mine were strong enough to fly,” – Will Smith on Instagram.

– “I woke up today to the terrible news that we have lost Quincy Jones. Genius is a description used loosely, but rarely earned. Plain and simple, Quincy was the MAN. I won my first Grammy with Quincy and I live with his wisdom every day,” Ice-T on X.

— “My heavenly twin Quincy was a titan in the music world. He was a wonderful and unique person who was fortunate to have known him.” Michael Caine on X (Both Caine and Jones were born on March 14, 1933).

– “Today we say goodbye to the legendary Quincy Jones – a musical giant whose genius reshaped our world and left a lasting legacy. Rest well, Quincy. #legend,” Morgan Freeman on X.

— “RIP to my mentor #QuincyJonesYou are the reason I became a composer at the age of sixteen… Long live the musical king,” Wyclef Jean on X

– “He asked: where are you from? Philly I replied, his eyes sparkled and he talked about the Uptown Theater. I was so excited to see Mr. American Music itself. I literally knelt because he was a king. Thank you Mr. Quincy Jones for providing all the audio,” Colman Domingo on X.

– “A masterful musician, composer and orchestrator, who left his mark on American musical culture. A man with feeling and swing. “If music is the food of love, play on” Wendell Pierce on X.

– “We have lost a pure, unadulterated genius. Music from the 20th century bears his mark,” playwright Lynn Nottage on X.

— “Quincy Jones was so much more than just a musical genius. He was a storyteller, film artist and a good man. We were very lucky to have him,” Lee Grant on X.

– “My hero. truly one of the greatest minds the music world has ever known. he was so kind to me, so wonderful, such an influence. his legacy and his music will live on forever. thanks for everything, Q. you were the guy,’ Harry Connick Jr. on Instagram.