George Avakian

American record producer and executive.
Died on Wednesday November 22nd 2017


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@MellonFdn: The recent passing of two Jazz legends, groundbreaking singer Jon Hendricks and pioneering record executive George… - 7 years ago

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@NEPRnet: Jazz à la Mode host Tom Reney remembers the legendary Record Producer George Avakian, in this week's Jazz Blog.… - 7 years ago

@crdanielmolina: One of jazz's greatest producers and innovators Avakian was born to Armenian parents in Armavir, Russia and... - 7 years ago

@wsie887thesound: RT @nytimesmusic: He organized the first jazz reissue series, preserving the recorded legacies of Louis Armstrong and other pioneers https:… - 7 years ago

@PreemieD: RT @nytimesmusic: He organized the first jazz reissue series, preserving the recorded legacies of Louis Armstrong and other pioneers https:… - 7 years ago

@nytimesmusic: He organized the first jazz reissue series, preserving the recorded legacies of Louis Armstrong and other pioneers - 7 years ago

@Rubbenblues: George Avakian, Record Producer and Talent Scout, Dies at 98 - 7 years ago

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@PMorris153: RT @WBGO: Record Producer George Avakian Dies at 98. Over the course of a long career that began in his early 20s, Avakian worked closely w… - 7 years ago

@gamzeyilmazel: RT @estukyan: miles davis, louis armstrong gibi isimlerle çalışan ve geçen hafta hayatını kaybeden columbia records yapımcısı george avakia… - 7 years ago

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@oldmanloehr: RT @BobNewhart: In 1960, Warner Brothers execs George Avakian & James Conkling, took a chance on a nascent comedian who had never played a… - 7 years ago

@t_hisashi: RT @nytimesmusic: George Avakian made his most lasting mark as a jazz producer with Columbia Records in the 1950s - 7 years ago

@RKDRE: RT @nytimesmusic: George Avakian made his most lasting mark as a jazz producer with Columbia Records in the 1950s - 7 years ago

@estukyan: miles davis, louis armstrong gibi isimlerle çalışan ve geçen hafta hayatını kaybeden columbia records yapımcısı geo… - 7 years ago

@NYTObits: George Avakian, a producer and talent scout who was involved in nearly every facet of the music industry, has died - 7 years ago

@ecoderre: RT @rwilliams1947: RIP record producer George Avakian, 98. This interview by @tedgioia is fascinating on the details of Miles Davis’s first… - 7 years ago

@Jazzigator: RT @rwilliams1947: RIP record producer George Avakian, 98. This interview by @tedgioia is fascinating on the details of Miles Davis’s first… - 7 years ago

@CRileyNL: RT @NYTObits: George Avakian, who played a key role in the careers of Miles Davis, Keith Jarrett and Bob Newhart, has died at 98 - 7 years ago

@NYTObits: George Avakian, who played a key role in the careers of Miles Davis, Keith Jarrett and Bob Newhart, has died at 98 - 7 years ago

@t_hisashi: RT @nytimesmusic: He helped popularize the long-playing record; organized the first jazz reissue series; and introduced Édith Piaf to U.S.… - 7 years ago

@MalikyanK: RT @aratherat: George Avakian, a record producer and talent scout who played a key role in the early careers of Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck,… - 7 years ago

@stackartist: RT @BobNewhart: In 1960, Warner Brothers execs George Avakian & James Conkling, took a chance on a nascent comedian who had never played a… - 7 years ago

@sevanstudio: RT @aratherat: George Avakian, a record producer and talent scout who played a key role in the early careers of Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck,… - 7 years ago

@MaverickRainero: Armenia's folk music reminded legendary George Avakian of jazz - - 7 years ago

@PanARMENIAN_eng: Armenia's folk music reminded legendary George Avakian of jazz - 7 years ago

@Cazkolik: Bir caz ikonu olarak George Avakian #CazPulları - 7 years ago

@crush601: RT @ChiTribEnt: A sizable chunk of jazz history left us last week, with the deaths of two irreplaceable nonagenarians: groundbreaking singe… - 7 years ago

@pfk_worldmusics: Music of Toledo's own Jon Hendricks, who died at 96 this week, leads into a show with a lot of jazz vocals. Respec… - 7 years ago

@iconcollective: RT @NAMM: In memoriam: George Avakian. He will be remembered for the work he did to produce and record some of the great artists of the gen… - 7 years ago

@thetruthbearer: RT @ChiTribEnt: A sizable chunk of jazz history left us last week, with the deaths of two irreplaceable nonagenarians: groundbreaking singe… - 7 years ago

@NAMM: In memoriam: George Avakian. He will be remembered for the work he did to produce and record some of the great arti… - 7 years ago

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@MiaJian: George Avakian, Record Producer and Talent Scout, Dies at 98 - 7 years ago

@DJReeRee: RT @ChiTribEnt: A sizable chunk of jazz history left us last week, with the deaths of two irreplaceable nonagenarians: groundbreaking singe… - 7 years ago

@SavvyAtlGirl: RT @ChiTribEnt: A sizable chunk of jazz history left us last week, with the deaths of two irreplaceable nonagenarians: groundbreaking singe… - 7 years ago

@RevJJackson: RT @ChiTribEnt: A sizable chunk of jazz history left us last week, with the deaths of two irreplaceable nonagenarians: groundbreaking singe… - 7 years ago

@iveyjanette_207: RT @NEAarts: Saying good-bye to #NEAJazzMaster George Avakian - 7 years ago

@rpmuriera: RT @NEAarts: Saying good-bye to #NEAJazzMaster George Avakian - 7 years ago

@Made_in_HY: RT @ankastkats2: George Avakian, Record Producer and Talent Scout, Dies at 98 - 7 years ago

@AliceFenenga: RT @ritareys: Sad to hear about the passing of George Avakian, producer of The Cool Voice of Rita Reys, the album Rita recorded with Art Bl… - 7 years ago

@ritareys: Sad to hear about the passing of George Avakian, producer of The Cool Voice of Rita Reys, the album Rita recorded w… - 7 years ago

@crunchee: George Avakian, jazz producer of Miles Davis and more, dies at 98 - 7 years ago

@VentureCrushMU: RT @ArmstrongHouse: It’s with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of George Avakian at the age of 98. Not only was George a fri… - 7 years ago

@ankastkats2: George Avakian, Record Producer and Talent Scout, Dies at 98 - 7 years ago

@Jazzflits: George Avakian, onder meer platenproducer van Louis Armstrong en Miles Davis, is overleden. Hij was 98. - 7 years ago

@JohnnyR48951492: George Avakian, Jazz Scholar and Producer of Armstrong, Ellington, Davis Recordings, Dies at 98 - 7 years ago

@Vermeer417: RT @nytimesmusic: He played a significant role in establishing the 33⅓-r.p.m. long-playing record as the industry standard after the format… - 7 years ago

@Garcio72: RT @nytimesmusic: He played a significant role in establishing the 33⅓-r.p.m. long-playing record as the industry standard after the format… - 7 years ago

@t_hisashi: RT @nytimesmusic: He played a significant role in establishing the 33⅓-r.p.m. long-playing record as the industry standard after the format… - 7 years ago

@buzzard74: RT @mixcom: He helped grow the careers of Miles Davis & Keith Jarrett among many others-George Avakian, Record Producer and Talent Scout, D… - 7 years ago

@robhochschild: #NYTimes obit on legendary jazz producer George Avakian compels the question: is he more unsung than he should be?… - 7 years ago

@bmoller: George Avakian, Record Producer and Talent Scout, Dies at 98 - 7 years ago

@PaulyBowz: RT @nytimesmusic: He played a significant role in establishing the 33⅓-r.p.m. long-playing record as the industry standard after the format… - 7 years ago

@nightafternight: Must-read remembrance of George Avakian by @RickyRiccardi. - 7 years ago

@LanceASchart: RT @nytimesmusic: He played a significant role in establishing the 33⅓-r.p.m. long-playing record as the industry standard after the format… - 7 years ago

@joshokane: RT @nytimesmusic: He played a significant role in establishing the 33⅓-r.p.m. long-playing record as the industry standard after the format… - 7 years ago

@jamie_acott: RT @nytimesmusic: He played a significant role in establishing the 33⅓-r.p.m. long-playing record as the industry standard after the format… - 7 years ago

@ericoberstein: RT @nytimesmusic: He played a significant role in establishing the 33⅓-r.p.m. long-playing record as the industry standard after the format… - 7 years ago

@_evolmusic: RT @nytimesmusic: He played a significant role in establishing the 33⅓-r.p.m. long-playing record as the industry standard after the format… - 7 years ago

@cocamidemea: RT @nytimesmusic: He played a significant role in establishing the 33⅓-r.p.m. long-playing record as the industry standard after the format… - 7 years ago

@nytimesmusic: He played a significant role in establishing the 33⅓-r.p.m. long-playing record as the industry standard after the… - 7 years ago

@johndesio: I wrote a great, fun profile of George Avakian while I was at the Riverdale Review. Very sorry to hear about his pa… - 7 years ago

@aromerorenga: RT @DiegoAManrique: El nombre ya no dice nada a nadie pero hay que mencionar que ha muerto GEORGE AVAKIAN, con 98 años Formidable disquero… - 7 years ago

@ricanjen: George Avakian, Jazz Producer and Scholar, Dies at 98 - 7 years ago

@MZApoetry: RT @NYTObits: George Avakian, a producer and talent scout who was involved in nearly every facet of the music industry, has died - 7 years ago

@inhmnhhng16: [TV & Showbiz] George avakian, jazz producer of miles davis and more, dies at 98: - 7 years ago

@DenisDvezine: George Avakian, jazz producer and scholar, dead at 98 - 7 years ago

@ethan_iverson: Touching post: @RickyRiccardi on George Avakian - 7 years ago

@bcnsolojazz: RT @DiegoAManrique: El nombre ya no dice nada a nadie pero hay que mencionar que ha muerto GEORGE AVAKIAN, con 98 años Formidable disquero… - 7 years ago

@BalmoriDrew: RT @inquirerdotnet: George Avakian, jazz producer and scholar, dies at 98 - 7 years ago

@inquirerdotnet: George Avakian, jazz producer and scholar, dies at 98 - 7 years ago

@smartguitar1: RT @alisdairbirch: George Avakian, Record Producer and Talent Scout, Dies at 98 - 7 years ago

@mstepczyk: RT @RFERL: Acclaimed U.S. jazz producer George Avakian dies at 98 - 7 years ago

@therealAmarna: RT @NYTObits: George Avakian, who played a key role in the careers of Miles Davis, Keith Jarrett and Bob Newhart, has died at 98 - 7 years ago

@krlstycutsforth: RT @newsfakenews: George Avakian, groundbreaking jazz producer and record executive, dies at 98 - 7 years ago

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@alisdairbirch: George Avakian, Record Producer and Talent Scout, Dies at 98 - 7 years ago

@fga32d: RT @DiegoAManrique: El nombre ya no dice nada a nadie pero hay que mencionar que ha muerto GEORGE AVAKIAN, con 98 años Formidable disquero… - 7 years ago

@HAYPRESS_news: Der Armenier George Avakian, Produzent legendärer Jazz-Musiker von Louis Armstrong bis Miles Davis und Pionier der… - 7 years ago

@SouthCaucasus: George Avakian, groundbreaking jazz producer and record executive, dies at 98. via @washingtonpost - 7 years ago

@RosmaryAlvarez: RT @cibernoticiasca: Falleció George Avakian, productor y pionero de la industrial musical. Vía: - 7 years ago

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