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Don Was

Don Was

Don Edward Fagenson, known professionally as Don Was, is an American musician, record producer, music director, film composer, documentary filmmaker and radio host. Since 2011, he has also served as president of the American jazz label Blue Note Records.

Known for

Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony
Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony
2024 • Self - interviewee
The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys
2024 • Self
Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari
Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari
2023 • Self
Let There Be Drums!
Let There Be Drums!
2022 • Self
Mon nom est Johnny
Mon nom est Johnny
2021 • Self
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
2021 • Self
Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
2019 • Self
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
2018 • Super Group Bassist / Leader

Full filmography

A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
2018 • Super Group Bassist / Leader
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Danny Collins
Danny Collins
2015 • Danny's Band
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Wiseguy
Wiseguy
1996 • Mayvers
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The Freshman
The Freshman
1990 • Guitarist for Gourmet Club Party Band (uncredited)
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Don Was – Biography, Known For & Filmography