Clarence Avant, ‘Godfather of Black Music,’ Dies at 92

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He managed Sarah Vaughan, discovered Bill Withers and advised countless people in the industry and beyond: 'He’s been the silent architect of so many deals, it would make your head spin.'

“Clarence leaves behind a loving family and a sea of friends and associates that have changed the world and will continue to change the world for generations to come,” the Avant/Sarandos family said. “The joy of his legacy eases the sorrow of our loss.”

Avant managed Sarah Vaughan, Jimmy Smith, Lalo Schifrin and Freddie Hubbard and brokered the sale of Stax Records in the 1960s; discovered and signed “Ain’t No Sunshine” singer

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