Don Was

Biography

Don Edward Fagenson, known professionally as Don Was, is an American musician, 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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. A Star Is Born (2018) — Super Group Bassist / Leader
2. Danny Collins (2015) — Danny's Band
3. The Freshman (1990) — Guitarist for Gourmet Club Party Band (uncredited)
4. The Country Bears (2002) — Self
5. The Beach Boys (2024) — Self
6. Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road (2021) — Self
7. Austin City Limits (1975) — Self
8. Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration (1993) — Self
9. Behind the Music (1997) — Self
10. The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles (2014) — Self - Bass
11. Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes (2019) — Self
12. Soundbreaking (2016) — Self
13. Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari (2023) — Self
14. Pete the Cat (2017) — Neville (voice)
15. Classic Albums (1997) — Self
16. Wiseguy (1996) — Mayvers
17. Les Nuls, l'émission (1990) — Self - Musical Guest
18. Let There Be Drums! (2022) — Self
19. The Beach Boys and The Satan (1997) — Self
20. Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love (2014) — Self
21. Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work (1993) — Self
22. The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris (2016) — Self
23. American Revolutions: The Highwaymen (2006) — Self
24. Behind the Life of Chris Gaines (1999) — Self
25. Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story (2012) — Self
26. ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014 (2014) — Self
27. Seeing Through Paul (1999) — Self
28. Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson — Self
29. Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony (2024) — Self - interviewee
30. Mon nom est Johnny (2021) — Self
31. The Country Bears Concert for America (2002) — Self

Directed

1. Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times (1995) — Director
2. Forever Is a Long, Long Time (2004) — Director