Don Edward Fagenson, known professionally as Don Was, is an American musician, bassist, 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.
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The bands Don Was played in, each with its own records. From MusicBrainz and Discogs.
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