George Avakian

Born: March 15, 1919
Died: November 22, 2017 (98 years old)
Place of birth: Armavir, Kuban People's Republic (Russia)

Biography

George Mesrop Avakian was an Armenian/American record producer, artist manager, writer, educator and executive. Best known for his work from 1939 to the early 1960s at Decca Records, Columbia Records, World Pacific Records, Warner Bros. Records, and RCA Records, he was a major force in the expansion and development of the U.S. recording industry.

Filmography

2014
Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the BannedFilm
2013
Erroll Garner: No One Can Hear You ReadFilm · Self
2012
An Amazing Time: A Conversation About End of the RoadFilm · Self
2011
Bert Stern - Original MadmanFilm
2004
Keith Jarrett: The Art of ImprovisationFilm · Self
2001
The Miles Davis StoryFilm · Self
1999
The Wonderful World of Louis ArmstrongFilm · Self
1997
Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the GloryFilm