The Q Factor

The Q Factor A Lifetime of Leadership and Activism Earns Quincy Jones the Press Club’s Visionary Award   BY TED JOHNSON The recent documentary “Keep On Keepin’ On” tells the story of ailing 93-year-old jazz great Clark Terry as he mentors a young blind jazz pianist, Justin Kauflin. Terry’s first student was a then-13-year- old Quincy Jones, who at 81 is also one of the film’s producers. Not only does the project recognize the importance of legacy in the jazz world, it reflects one of Jones’ most famous quotes: “Imagine…

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National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards

Sunday, November 23, 2014 4:30 PM Location Crystal Ball Room, Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Ave., DTLA Registration Bronze Table – $2,100.00 Seats 12, non-preferred seating Bronze Table Package – $2,700.00 – 1 Bronze Table (seats 12) – 1/2 black and white page in program book Early-Bird Bronze Table – $1,800.00 Seats 12, non-preferred seating. Available until November 15. Early-Bird Member Rate – $150.00 Available until November 15. Gold Table – $5,000.00 Seats 10, best seats in the house Gold Table Package – $7,500.00 – 1 Gold Table (seats…

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