George Avakian
Position:
Producer
Year of Birth:
1919
Years with Miles:
1955-1956
Originally a jazz journalist and collector who became a producer and executive at various major recording labels as well as an artist manager, he paved the way for Miles to sign to Columbia Records in 1955 with a list of conditions, including recruiting a consistent band, kicking his drug dependency, and finalizing his contract to Prestige Records.
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Bye Bye Blackbird – Live at the Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI – July 1958
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Introduction By Willis Connover – Live at the Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI – July 1958
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Straight, No Chaser – Live at the Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI – July 1958
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Two Bass Hit – Live at the Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI – July 1958
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