Arif Mardin

Biography

Mehmet Arif Mardin was a renowned Turkish-American music producer and arranger, born on March 15, 1932, in Istanbul. He spent over three decades at Atlantic Records, working with iconic artists including the Bee Gees, Aretha Franklin, and Stevie Wonder. Mardin's impressive credits also include producing Phil Collins' "Face Value" and winning 12 Grammy Awards throughout his illustrious career.