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Tributes From Bill Clinton, Diddy & More

On Sunday (Aug. 14), the music industry lost a titan when Clarence Avant — dubbed the “Godfather of Black Music” — died at his...

‘Godfather of Black Music’ Was 92

Clarence Avant, whose decades of trailblazing work as an artist manager, mentor, executive and record label owner earned him the title of “Godfather of...

Jazz Foundation Honors Clarence Avant, Dave Grusin, Charles Lloyd

Continuing its mission to honor “jazz and blues … one musician at a time,” the Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) celebrated the legacies of...

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