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Quincy Jones paid tribute to Avant after his death, saying he respected him and that he was a "silent architect of so many deals".

Influence
Quincy Jones called Avant the "silent architect of so many deals". Avant was known as the "Black Godfather" of entertainment and was a mentor to many artists, including Jones, Pharrell Williams, Snoop Dogg, and Whitney Houston.