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Quincy Jones and Ray Charles's friendship began in their teens at the Elks Club in Seattle. They played together in various bands, honing their skills and dreaming of future collaborations, many of which they later realized.
- Jones and Charles met at age 14 and 16 respectively.
- They played in both white and Black clubs, performing diverse genres including pop music and music for strippers.
- They backed renowned artists like Billie Holiday, Billy Eckstine, and Cab Calloway.
- Jones admired Charles's independence despite his blindness.
- They collaborated on projects like "In the Heat of the Night" and "Let the Good Times Roll."
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