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Quincy Jones Estate Sells Select Catalog and Ancillary Rights to HarbourView

The parties emphasize legacy preservation through explicit protections against unauthorized or AI‑driven exploitation.

Overview

  • HarbourView acquired portions of Jones’ recorded and publishing assets plus other rights from the estate, with financial terms undisclosed.
  • The package includes Jones’ interests tied to Michael Jackson’s Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad, along with notable compositions such as “Soul Bossa Nova.”
  • Publishing interests extend to TV themes like Sanford and Son and to songwriting stakes created through samples, including Kanye West’s “Good Life” and 2Pac’s “How Do U Want It.”
  • Ancillary assets in the deal include Jones’ participation in The Fresh Prince of Bel‑Air and a partnership covering his name, image and likeness.
  • HarbourView and the family say they will jointly steward the catalog, with the firm planning a March 13 tribute event in Los Angeles and positioning itself as a long‑term investor with a large catalog portfolio.