Arif Mardin date of birth:
March 15, 1932
How old was Arif Mardin when died?
74
Where was Arif Mardin born?
Istanbul, Turkey
When did Arif Mardin die?
June 25, 2006
Where did Arif Mardin die?
New York City, New York, USA
Why did Arif Mardin die?
Pancreatic cancer
Arif Mardin body shape:
Average
What color is Arif Mardin's hair?
Brown - Dark
What is Arif Mardin's ethnicity?
White
What is Arif Mardin nationality?
American
What is Arif Mardin's occupation?
Music Producer, Composer
Arif Mardin claim to fame:
Against All Odds
Short Biography
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 both an assistant, producer, arranger, studio manager, and vice president, before moving to EMI and serving as vice president and general manager of Manhattan Records. His collaborations include working with Queen, The Bee Gees, Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Bette Midler, Laura Branigan, Chaka Khan, Scritti Politti, Phil Collins, Daniel Rodriguez, Norah Jones, Richard Marx, Culture Club and Howard Jones. Mardin was awarded 11 Grammy Awards.