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Biography
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.
Filmography19 titles

Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music
2016as Self
2016as Self

Classic Albums
1997as Self
1997as Self

Pete the Cat
as Neville (voice)
as Neville (voice)

Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari
2023as Self
2023as Self

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

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

Behind the Music
1997as Self
1997as Self

Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
2018as Self
2018as Self

Let There Be Drums!
2022as Self
2022as Self

Danny Collins
2015as Danny's Band
2015as Danny's Band

The Beach Boys
2024as Self
2024as Self

Hope Floats
1998Executive Music Producer
1998Executive Music Producer

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

Austin City Limits
1975as Self
1975as Self

Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
2021as Self
2021as Self

Backbeat
1994Original Music Composer
1994Original Music Composer

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

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

The Country Bears
2002as Self
2002as Self