Don Was

Oct 27, 2025 · 10 picks · Watch the episode

GRAMMY-winning producer, bassist, composer, and Blue Note Records President Don Was goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood in this “What’s In My Bag?” episode. He talks about the roots of Detroit music, the Wayne Shorter album that changed his life, and shares stories from his incredible career, including Willie Nelson, Frank Sinatra, Iggy Pop, and Neil Diamond. Don Was' debut solo album, "Groove in the Face of Adversity" with The Pan-Detroit Ensemble, is available via Mack Avenue.