*1936 US, Cleveland
Producer
US American music producer. Born July 5, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Died March 13, 2017 in New York City, New York, USA. Worked for A&M Records, Blue Thumb Records and Verve Records. He was a key figure in the career development of such artists as Michael Franks and Diana Krall. A highly influential producer, he inspired the careers of many younger producers like John Snyder, Arnaldo DeSouteiro and Larry Rosen.