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Lester Koenig
Born(1917-12-03)December 3, 1917
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 21, 1977(1977-11-21) (aged 59)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
EducationB.A. Dartmouth College
Spouse(s)Catharine Anliss Heerman (divorced)
Joy Bryan
Children4
Parent(s)Minna Harlib Koenig
Morris Koenig
FamilyJulian Koenig (brother)
John Koenig (son)
Victoria Koenig (daughter)
Pauline Koenig Porter (niece)
John Koenig (nephew)
Antonia Koenig (niece)
Sarah Koenig (niece)

Lester Koenig (December 3, 1917 – November 21, 1977)[1] was an American screenwriter, film producer, and founder of the jazz record label Contemporary Records.

  1. ^ "Lester Koenig, Contemporary Records, Shelly Manne and AKG", by Rudolf A. Bruil, June 28, 2010.

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