Orrin Keepnews | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | March 2, 1923 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 1, 2015 (aged 91) El Cerrito, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, writer |
| Years active | 1952–2015 |
| Labels | Riverside, Milestone, Fantasy, Landmark Records |
| Formerly of | Thelonious Monk, Bill Evans, Cannonball & Nat Adderley, Wes Montgomery, Johnny Griffin, Jimmy Heath, McCoy Tyner, Joe Henderson, Lee Konitz, Gary Bartz, Blue Mitchell |
Orrin Keepnews (March 2, 1923 – March 1, 2015) was an American jazz writer and record producer known for founding Riverside Records and Milestone Records, for freelance work, and for his work at other labels.