Clarence Avant, known as the “Black Godfather” of music and beyond for his work as a manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser to artists such as Quincy Jones and Bill Withers, has died at the age of 92.
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Clarence Avant, known as the “Black Godfather” of music and beyond for his work as a manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser to artists such as Quincy Jones and Bill Withers, has died at the age of 92.
