Don Was

Biography

Don Edward Fagenson, known professionally as Don Was, is a versatile American musician and record producer born on September 13, 1952. As president of Blue Note Records since 2011, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the label's direction. With six Grammy Awards under his belt, including Album of the Year for Bonnie Raitt's Nick of Time, Don Was has made an indelible mark on music and film composition.