
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 Freshman (1990)
as Guitarist for Gourmet Club Party Band (uncredited)

The Beach Boys (2024)
as Self

The Country Bears (2002)
as Self

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

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

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

Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road (2021)
as Self

Mon nom est Johnny (2021)
as Self

Wiseguy (1996)
as Mayvers

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

Let There Be Drums! (2022)
as Self

The Country Bears Concert for America (2002)
as Self

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

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

Behind the Life of Chris Gaines (1999)
as Self

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

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

Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari (2023)
as Self

The Beach Boys and The Satan (1997)
as Self

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

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

American Revolutions: The Highwaymen (2006)
as Self

Seeing Through Paul (1999)
as Self





