Musician Dictionary

George Avakian

American record producer of Armenian descent (1919–2017) · US 1940–90s record producer

DescriptionAmerican record producer of Armenian descent (1919–2017)
Source: Wikidata
Born1919-03-15
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceArmavir Armavir
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2017-11-22
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathNew York Manhattan
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationrecord producer composer music critic
Source: Wikidata
Genresjazz
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsDecca Records, Inc. Columbia Records RCA Records World Pacific Records Warner Bros. Records
Source: Wikidata
AwardsOrder of Lenin Grammy Trustees Award Django d'Or NEA Jazz Masters
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Avakian Dots Morrow G. Avakian Georg Avakian George Acakian George Av'akian George Avakion George M. Avakian Georges Avakian ga Геворк Авакян Գևորգ Ավագյան ジョージ・アヴァキアン

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