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I could talk forever about this team—the cohesion, the dedication, the grease that kept this machine running smoothly for 11 straight months. But let me keep it short and give you the real behind-the-scenes rundown from my point of view.
Every member of this team brought something unforgettable to the table. I can’t credit anyone for the show’s success, because whenever one of us fell short, another stepped in with class, competence, and calm. That’s culture.
And speaking of culture—somewhere along the line, it faded. Much like customer service did after the pandemic. We’ve drifted away from the things that shaped us: reading, planning, preparing, presenting ourselves, investing in our growth. I was determined to take a step back and bring some of that back. Watching the Thought Brothers podcast every week reminded me that the roots are still there. The age gaps don’t matter—intellect, respect, and honest dialogue still exist. Nothing is lost.
During one meeting, somebody joked, “How old were you when you attended your first Broadway play?” The answers told the story: our paths were different, but our commitment to excellence was the same. Let me introduce you to the team.
The Producer:
Detail-oriented, allergic to clichés, and never afraid to speak up. She renamed the show “For the Love of Quincy Jones” and only asked one person for a vote. She remembered everyone’s food preferences and created the menu herself. When we found ourselves without a photographer, she simply said, “I’ll handle it,” and paid the invoice.
The Director:
A man of class and optics. He created six T-shirt designs and told us to pick one—of course, we all picked something different, which meant the final decision was on him. He created multiple cue sheets and then tossed them aside the night of the show. His words: “We’ll roll with whatever happens.” Translation: wing it.
The Musical Director:
Every call started with, “I’m not going to keep you long,” which was code for a 45-minute mental walk-through of her creative vision. If she wanted to add an instrument, she’d justify it for 10 minutes before admitting she already added it. And she pulled the rabbit out of the hat—big time.
The Sound Engineer:
He looked at the venue once and said, “This won’t work.” When we asked why, he gave a technical explanation none of us understood. All I knew was the budget was about to change. And yes, it did. But thanks to his rentals and expertise, the sound was flawless.
Marketing:
L.D. Robinson created every piece of marketing material and did it with genius-level precision. But our generational gaps always show when it comes to messaging—WHAT we say and HOW we say it. That friction is real but healthy.
International Expansion / Finance Watchdog:
Our youngest member keeps an eagle eye on spending and is the king of “Does the lemon meet the squeeze?” He wants to know if every dollar worked as hard as we did.
The CEO:
Budget-minded and unapologetically direct. “No” is a complete sentence in his world. When you look at legal, insurance, payroll, venue costs, and the pressure to put butts in seats, you understand why.
People ask all the time, “Why are the tickets so high?” Simple: The Sounds of Quincy Jones took 11 months of planning to bring to life—and every penny went toward excellence.
This wasn’t just a show. It was culture. Teamwork. Legacy. And one of the proudest moments we’ve ever created together.
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