Birthdate: March 15, 1932
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: İstanbul, Turkey
Died: June 25, 2006
Arif Mardin, a celebrated Turkish-American music producer, was widely recognized for his versatile contributions across multiple music genres including jazz, rock, soul, disco, and country. During his illustrious career spanning over 30 years at Atlantic Records, he held various key positions such as producer, arranger, studio manager, and vice president. Mardin later transitioned to EMI, where he assumed the roles of vice president and general manager of Manhattan Records. His collaborative efforts with a diverse array of artists such as The Rascals, Queen, Bee Gees, Aretha Franklin, and Norah Jones resulted in an impressive tally of eleven Grammy Awards and eighteen nominations.
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