 Norman Granz, ca. May 1947. Photography by William P. Gottlieb. Image by William P. Gottlieb, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Norman GranzNorman Granz Norman Granz American jazz musician and producer (1918–2001) Norman Granz (August 6, 1918 – November 22, 2001) was an American jazz record producer and concert promoter. He founded the record labels Clef, Norgran, Down Home, Verve, and Pablo and the Jazz at the Philharmonic concert series. Granz was acknowledged as "the most successful impresario in the history of jazz".[1] He was also a champion of racial equality, insisting, for example, on integrating audiences at concerts he promoted.[2] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Norman Granz Granz in 1947 Background information Born (1918-08-06)August 6, 1918 Los Angeles, California Died November 22, 2001(2001-11-22) (aged 83) Geneva, Switzerland Occupations Jazz record producer, label owner Years active 1944–2001 Labels Clef, Norgran, Down… (Source: Wikipedia)
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