Clarence Avant
An image from Still Bill, one of the productions that also features Clarence Avant.
Clarence Avant

Clarence Avant

February 25, 1931 — Climax, North Carolina, USA

Legendary behind-the-scenes music figure. Founded Sussex Records in 1969 with artists on their roster that included Bill Withers, Dennis Coffey, Gallery, and Rodriguez before folding in 1975.

Searching for Sugar Man

Searching for Sugar Man

2012

The Black Godfather

The Black Godfather

2019

Still Bill

Still Bill

2010

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

1990