Description: (Music Producer)
Arif Mardin, a celebrated Turkish-American music producer, was known for his versatile work across genres like jazz, rock, soul, disco, and country. During his influential career spanning over 30 years at Atlantic Records, he held various roles including producer, arranger, studio manager, and vice president. Mardin later transitioned to EMI and took on the roles of vice president and general manager of Manhattan Records. Over the years, he collaborated with a diverse array of artists such as The Rascals, Queen, Bee Gees, Aretha Franklin, and Norah Jones, accumulating eleven Grammy Awards and eighteen nominations for his exceptional contributions to music production.