An online petition was started by classical and jazz bassist Jaime Austria, inspired by Quincy Jones’ interview. According to Quincy Jones’ official website, during his travels Quincy Jones has observed that people in other countries seem to have greater appreciation for American music than Americans. He hopes the creation of a secretary of the arts in the U.S. will help preserve American music and other U.S. arts and ensure that they remain a vital part of American schools’ curriculum.
The online petition is available here.
Photo: Quincy Jones
