
Don Was
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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
Credits

A Star Is Born (2018)
as Super Group Bassist / Leader

Danny Collins (2015)
as Danny's Band

The Country Bears (2002)
as Self

The Freshman (1990)
as Guitarist for Gourmet Club Party Band (uncredited)
And Damn He Could Play (2026)
as Self

The Beach Boys (2024)
as Self

The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris (2016)
as Self

Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road (2021)
as Self

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles (2014)
as Self - Bass

Let There Be Drums! (2022)
as Self

Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work (1993)
as Self

Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson (—)
as Self

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration (1993)
as Self

The Country Bears Concert for America (2002)
as Self

Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love (2014)
as Self

Behind the Life of Chris Gaines (1999)
as Self

Wiseguy (1996)
as Mayvers

Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony (2024)
as Self - interviewee

Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes (2019)
as Self

Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story (2012)
as Self

Mon nom est Johnny (2021)
as Self

Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari (2023)
as Self

ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014 (2014)
as Self

American Revolutions: The Highwaymen (2006)
as Self

The Beach Boys and The Satan (1997)
as Self

Seeing Through Paul (1999)
as Self





