Arif Mardin

Pioneering Turkish-American music producer, arranger, and studio veteran.

Chronology: 1932-03-15 – 2006-06-25

Origins & Early Life

Mehmet Arif Mardin (March 15, 1932 – June 25, 2006) was a Turkish-American music producer, who worked with hundreds of artists across many different styles of music, including jazz, rock, soul, disco and country. He worked at Atlantic Records for over 30 years, as producer, arranger, studio manager, and vice president, before moving to EMI and serving as vice president and general manager of Manhattan Records. Mardin worked with artists including the Rascals, Queen, Melissa Manchester, John Prine, the Bee Gees, Hall & Oates, Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, Donny Hathaway, Roberta Flack, Bette Midler, Michael Crawford, Chaka Khan, Howard Jones, Laura Nyro, Ringo Starr, Carly Simon, Phil Collins, Daniel Rodriguez, and Norah Jones. Mardin was awarded 12 Grammy Awards and has 18 nominations.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

== Biography == === Early life === Mardin was born in Istanbul into a renowned family that included statesmen, diplomats and leaders in the civic, military and business sectors of the Ottoman Empire and the Turkish Republic. His father was co-owner in a petroleum gas station chain. Mardin grew up listening to the likes of Bing Crosby and Glenn Miller. Through his sister he met jazz critic...

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

Source: Wikipedia