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12 Notes

By: Quincy Jones
Narrated by: JD Jackson, Quincy Jones
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Summary

Wisdom and musings on creativity and life from one of the world’s most beloved musicians, producers, and mentors, Quincy Jones.

12 Notes is a self-development guide that will affirm that creativity is a calling that can and should be answered, no matter your age or experience. Drawing from his own life, and those of his many creative collaborators past and present, Quincy Jones presents listeners with lessons that are hardworking and accessible, yet speak to the passion of self-expression. He includes sections as deep as how to transform grief into power, and as practical as how to set goals and articulate intentions through daily affirmations. Weaving his story throughout, Jones lets listeners in on his own creative process, as well as the importance of letting honesty, hard work, and good relationships drive your career.

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©2022 Quincy Jones Productions, Inc. (P)2022 Audible, Inc.
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Beyond Music

Quincy gives us an incredible view through his life philosophy intertwined with music. Special book!

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Life affirming.

Wise, wonderful, witty. A fabulous journey that allows you to reflect upon your own life journey as you sit in and less to the man’s.
Mr Jones. What a fella !

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life philosophy without rooting his horn

A beautiful life story with many positive lessons. An engaging story with some incredible near-death moments.

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Value life lessons

One of the striking statements in this audio book is “keep sucking until you suck a seed “
Wow I love it.

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Awesome and amazing shared wisdom

I loved listening to this audio, to date this has been the most enlightening ( to me ) of this time about life lessons seen and unseen. I have always respected Quincy Jones before, but, OM ghosh in my opinion he is the most amazing super musical genius of all times. This has been such a beautiful rhythmic listen and ongoing shared nuggets of wisdom. How genius was it to use the title of the 12 notes of life and creativity. Thank you soo much Sir Quincy Jones….Musical legend.

Loved it; Loved it; Loved it.

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Magical true and transformative!

Generous, full of crispy anecdotes, this book takes you on a journey of self discovery.

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Great book

Fantastic man, fantastic story. I watched the Netflix documentary first which I absolutely loved but the book is equally as good. Well worth a listen

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very inspirational read/listen

First book in a while that I listened to in one go (excepting changing from speakers to headphones ) A great explanation of ordering the minefield that is a creative life. Blessed be...

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sincere life lessons

I loved this book. Made me adjust my way of living. Quincy Jones is definitely a man with integrity. He has that true love and gratitude for life. A legend and a real role model.

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Amazing journey through Quincy Jones' life

Loved this book. Inspirational and insightful.Quincy is a remarkable and humble man. Music lovers and makers should make.this their go to bible.

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