Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Pay Tribute to Clarence Avant: ‘He Helped Us Understand Our Value’
The hitmakers met the late executive in 1982 and went on to produce massive hits for A&M artist Janet Jackson.
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The Most Valuable Lesson Clarence Avant Taught Me
Read more: The Most Valuable Lesson Clarence Avant Taught MeA personal reflection on the industry giant, whose dedication to furthering opportunity and parity in the music business was unwavering.
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Clarence Avant Remembered: Bill Clinton, Quincy Jones, Pharrell & More Pay Tribute
Read more: Clarence Avant Remembered: Bill Clinton, Quincy Jones, Pharrell & More Pay TributeLuminaries from across music, politics and more salute the music industry legend following his death at age 92.
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Clarence Avant, Former Motown Chairman and ‘Godfather of Black Music,’ Dies at 92
Read more: Clarence Avant, Former Motown Chairman and ‘Godfather of Black Music,’ Dies at 92“The joy of his legacy eases the sorrow of our loss,” his family said.
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Clarence Avant, Dave Grusin and Charles Lloyd Feted By Jazz Foundation of America
Read more: Clarence Avant, Dave Grusin and Charles Lloyd Feted By Jazz Foundation of AmericaTrio of 2023 lifetime achievement honorees saluted during organization’s fundraising benefit at L.A.’s Vibrato Grill Jazz.
