Ulla Andersson

Ulla Agneta Jones (née Andersson; born 18 June 1946) is a Swedish actress, singer-songwriter, photographer, and retired model. From 1967 to 1974, she was married to music producer Quincy Jones and is the mother of Quincy Jones III.

Career

Model and acting Andersson was a highly sought-after fashion model, who also acted in small roles in Hollywood films. She appeared on numerous magazine covers during the 1960s, before she retired from the Ford Modeling Agency.

In January 1976, after moving back to Sweden, Ulla Jones was cast in a Stockholm production of Wild Side Story, with her performance being singled out for notice in major press.

Singer/Songwriter In January 1979, Jones began recording her debut album. Jones worked with a handful of musicians including producers Björn J:son Lindh and Lars Samuelson. She released her debut album No Time No Space No Age No Race That's Nifty! with twelve tracks, all but one written by her, in a mixture of various musical genres including pop, folk, country, and world.

The album remains her only record to date, although she has written songs recorded by other singers, and released the single "Dirty Angels" in 1984.

Personal life Andersson was married to American music producer Quincy Jones, with whom she had two children, one of whom is Quincy Jones III. After seven years together, the couple formally separated in March 1972 and Jones returned to Sweden with their children. The pair divorced in 1974, and Quincy Jones promptly married actress Peggy Lipton.

In 2001, Andersson released an autobiography called Red Carpet Blues: Inside of an Outsider.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes 1963 To Bed or Not to Bed 1973 Luftburen Mrs. Stroll 1987 "The King of Kungsan” Served as makeup artist

Stage Year Title Role January 1976Wild Side Story Betty-Sue

Discography

Studio albums Title Details No Time No Space No Age No Race That's Nifty! Release date: 1979 Label: Four Leaf Clover Records Formats: Digital download

Singles Year Title Album 1984"Dirty Angeles/Some People Like Blood"

Writing and arrangement Year Title Artist Album Notes 1980 "Ditt Horn Är Min Passion (I Love a Rainy Night)" Maritza Horn Celluloid Songwriter, additional vocals "Tänk Om..." "Mörkblå Är Natten" "Med Vind Under Vingen (Life Is A Process)" 1985 "May The Whisper" Greta & Malou Greta & Malou Co-writer