A private funeral was held for Quincy Jones A a week after his death.

Close family members attended the memorial in Los Angeles after the legendary music producer passed away at the age of 91 on November 3. Associated Press reported Sunday. A second, larger ceremony is planned which the public will be able to attend,

Jones’ family said in a statement to the outlet that the memorial was an “intimate ceremony” that “included the death of Mr. Jones.” seven childrenhis brother, his two sisters and members of his immediate family.

The family told the AP they were “extremely grateful for the outpouring of condolences and tributes from friends and fans around the world,” adding that “details of a memorial celebration of the Mr. Jones’ life will be announced at a later date. »

According to the outlet, the family did not disclose the location of the private memorial or any other details of the ceremony.

PEOPLE has reached out to Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, for further comment.

Robinson previously confirmed to PEOPLE that Jones died at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by family. News of his death was also first reported by the P.A..

“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of the passing of our father and brother Quincy Jones,” the family said in a statement. “And while this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the beautiful life he lived and know there will never be another like him.”

“He is truly one of a kind and will be greatly missed; we are comforted and immensely proud to know that the love and joy, which was the essence of his being, was shared with the world through it all. that he created Thanks to his music and his boundless love, Quincy Jones’ heart will beat for eternity.

Jones is survived by seven children: Jolie, 71, Rachel, 61, Martina, 58, Quincy III, 56, Kidada, 50, Rachida48 years old, and Kenya, 31 years old. He was the godfather of the actor-musician Quincy Brownwhich owes its name to the great musician.

Since his death, dozens of tributes by collaborators, admirers and friends began to flock to social networks.

In Oprah WinfreyIn her tribute, she called him “the world’s beloved Q” and said he was the one who “discovered” her for her breakthrough role in the film. 1985 movie The color purple: “My life changed forever for the better after meeting him,” she wrote.

“I had never known, and since then, anyone whose heart was so full of love,” Winfrey’s caption continued. “He walked around with his heart wide open and he treated everyone like they were the most important person he had ever met. He was the Light. No shadows. »

Calling Jones “love lived out loud in human form,” she added that he “was the first person I ever loved unconditionally.” This is how we signed all our notes to each other, ‘Unconditionally…’”

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Jamie Foxx commemorated him with a sentimental message on Instagram thanking him for his work and for the way he “kissed” his little sister By Ondra Dixonborn with Down syndrome and died in 2020.

LL Cool J. called Jones “a father and an example at a time when I really needed a father and an example.”

“You gave me opportunities and shared your wisdom,” the rapper wrote. “Music wouldn’t be music without you. My condolences to the whole family. I love you. Rest forever in the sweetest music.”