Jones' publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family.

The death of the songwriter and record producer, famed for his work with Ray Charles, Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra, was confirmed by his publicist. Arnold Robinson released a statement confirming that Jones, who scored The Italian Job and a host of other films, had died at his home in the American city's Bel Air area surrounded by family.