On Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m., the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University – Newark will host, as part of its Jazz Research Roundtable series, the special presentation “George Avakian: A Life in Music,” a retrospective look at one of the most influential figures of the mid-20th century recording industry.
Matt Snyder of the New York Public Library, Avakian’s former personal archivist, will discuss the producer/manager’s career and present exclusive papers, photos, and sound recordings from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts’ George Avakian and Anahid Ajemian Papers.
Work of Producer George Avakian to be Presented at Rutgers University
Institute of Jazz Studies to host "George Avakian: A Life in Music" on Dec. 7
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