George Avakian

George Avakian

  • Birthday: 3/15/1919
  • Deathday: 11/22/2017
  • Place of birth: Armavir, Kuban People's Republic (Russia)
  • Fame for: Acting

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.

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The Miles Davis Story
Release date: 4/14/2001

The Miles Davis Story

Role(s): Self

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Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory
Release date: 1/1/1997

Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory

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Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned
Release date: 7/11/2014

Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned

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Erroll Garner: No One Can Hear You Read
Release date: 4/9/2013

Erroll Garner: No One Can Hear You Read

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An Amazing Time: A Conversation About End of the Road
Release date: 10/10/2012

An Amazing Time: A Conversation About End of the Road

Role(s): Self

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