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Dave Grusin, Charles Lloyd and Clarence Avant Feted at Jazz Foundation of America Benefit in L.A.
Variety via Yahoo Canada News· 1 year agoNestled into a cozy corner of a shopping center high in the Hollywood hills, Herb Alpert’s jazz club...
Clarence Avant, ‘Godfather of Black Music,’ Dies at 92
The Daily Beast via Yahoo Canada News· 1 year agoGus Ruelas/ReutersClarence Avant, the entertainment executive affectionately known as the “Black...
Clarence Avant, Executive Known as the ‘Godfather of Black Entertainment,’ Dies at 92
The Wrap via Yahoo Canada News· 1 year agoThe film and music bigwig was behind Bill Withers, Sixto Rodriguez and well as Jimmy Jam and Terry...
Clarence Avant Remembered for Helping Guide Political Careers of 3 Presidents
The Wrap via Yahoo Canada News· 1 year agoThe music industry executive had close ties with former Democratic presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill...
Clarence Avant Dies: “Godfather Of Black Music” & L.A. Radio Pioneer Was 92
Deadline via Yahoo Canada News· 1 year agoClarence Avant, who was dubbed the “Godfather of Black Music,” died Sunday in Los Angeles, his...
Clarence Avant's political power: The 'Black Godfather' had the ear of three presidents
LA Times via Yahoo Canada News· 1 year agoPoliticians from across the U.S. sought out Clarence Avant for his advice, his fundraising prowess...
Clarence Avant Honored by Rev. Jesse Jackson, Bill Clinton, Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Sony Publishing’s...
Variety via Yahoo Canada News· 1 year agoThe wide reach of Clarence Avant, who was widely known as “the Godfather of Black Entertainment” and...
Clarence Avant, 'The Black Godfather' of music, dies at 92
USA TODAY via Yahoo Canada News· 1 year agoClarence Avant, the executive and businessman known as "The Black Godfather" of music and...
Clarence Avant, ‘Black Godfather' of entertainment, and benefactor of athletes and politicians, dies
Associated Press via Yahoo Canada News· 1 year agoClarence Avant, the judicious manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser who helped launch or...
Clarence Avant, Influential Music Exec Known as ‘The Black Godfather,’ Dead at 92
Rolling Stone via Yahoo Canada News· 1 year agoClarence Avant, the veteran music and entertainment executive known as the “Black Godfather” who was...