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George Avakian is an American record producer, talent scout, and music historian. He is best known for his work in jazz, having produced albums for artists such as Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, and Dave Brubeck. He is also credited with introducing the LP record to the United States. Avakian was born in Armarvir, Russia, to Armenian parents. He moved to the United States in 1923 and grew up in New York City. He attended Columbia University, where he studied music and graduated in 1940. Avakian began his career in the music industry in 1941, working as a talent scout for Columbia Records. He was responsible for signing artists such as Louis Armstrong, Dave Brubeck, and Miles Davis. He also produced several albums for these artists, including Armstrong's Hot Fives and Sevens and Davis' Birth of the Cool. Avakian is credited with introducing the LP record to the United States in 1948. He also produced the first stereo recordings for Columbia Records in 1954. Avakian has received numerous awards and honors for his work in the music industry. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and was awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. Avakian is currently retired and lives in New York City.

Popular As George Mesrop Avakian
Occupation music_department,miscellaneous
Age 98 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 15 March 1919
Birthday 15 March
Birthplace Armarvir, Russia
Date of death 22 November, 2017
Died Place Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Nationality Russia

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Who Is George Avakian's Wife?

His wife is Anahid Ajemian (22 May 1948 - 13 June 2016) ( her death) ( 3 children)

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Wife Anahid Ajemian (22 May 1948 - 13 June 2016) ( her death) ( 3 children)
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George Avakian Net Worth

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Source of Income Music Department

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2010

He received a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters award in 2010.

1970

He is known for his work on End of the Road (1970), Cops and Robbers (1973) and Four Friends (1981). He was married to Anahid Ajemian.

1960

He was a producer and record executive who was influential in popularizing long-play vinyl records, live albums, and liner notes. He helped revitalize interest in jazz musicians Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Bessie Smith, and Sonny Rollins. He signed rock musicians Bill Haley and the Everly Brothers to Warner Bros. Records, and produced one of the best-selling comedy albums in history, "The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart" (1960).

1955

During his years at Columbia Records, George Avakian signed Miles Davis to Columbia Records in Early 1955.

1919

George Avakian was born on March 15, 1919 in Armarvir, Russia as George Mesrop Avakian.