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Don Was

Production Born Sep 13, 1952 Detroit, Michigan USA 24 credits

Biography

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.

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Known for

Film

Rum Runners

as Self

Behind the Music

as Self

Austin City Limits

as Self

Classic Albums

as Self
Film

A Star Is Born

as Super Group Bassist / Leader

Les Nuls, l'émission

as Self - Musical Guest
Film

The Freshman

as Guitarist for Gourmet Club Party Band (uncredited)

Full filmography

  • Soundbreaking (2016) as Self
  • Behind the Music (1997) as Self
  • Austin City Limits (1975) as Self
  • Classic Albums (1997) as Self
  • A Star Is Born (2018) as Super Group Bassist / Leader
  • Pete the Cat (2017) as Neville (voice)
  • Les Nuls, l'émission (1990) as Self - Musical Guest
  • Danny Collins (2015) as Danny's Band
  • The Freshman (1990) as Guitarist for Gourmet Club Party Band (uncredited)
  • The Country Bears (2002) as Self
  • The Beach Boys (2024) as Self
  • The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles (2014) as Self - Bass
  • Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road (2021) as Self
  • Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration (1993) as Self
  • Mon nom est Johnny (2021) as Self
  • Wiseguy (1996) as Mayvers
  • The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris (2016) as Self
  • Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson as Self
  • Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari (2023) as Self
  • Let There Be Drums! (2022) as Self
  • Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony (2024) as Self - interviewee
  • Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes (2019) as Self
  • The Country Bears Concert for America (2002) as Self
  • Behind the Life of Chris Gaines (1999) as Self