George Avakian

George Avakian

Deceased · Born: Mar 15, 1919 · Died: Nov 22, 2017

Personal Details

Born Mar 15, 1919 Armavir, Kuban People's Republic (Russia)
Relatives
  • Aram Avakian (Sibling)

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.

Career

2009
1959: The Year That Changed Jazz