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Al Schmitt, Music Engineer and 20-Time Grammy Winner, Dies at 91
Schmitt worked with Henry Mancini, Quincy Jones, Steely Dan, Toto, Natalie Cole, Paul McCartney and many more
Brian Welk | April 27, 2021 @ 1:25 PM
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Al Schmitt, a legendary engineer and producer in the music industry who won 20 Grammys throughout his career, has died. He was 91.
Al Schmitt throughout his career has worked with artists such as Henry Mancini, Quincy Jones, Steel Dan, Natalie Cole, Toto and many more. He won a Grammy for the masterful mixing on Steely Dan’s landmark 1977 album “Aja”, Ray Charles’ “Genius Loves Company” and was behind the sound board for Toto’s mega-hit “Africa.” ....

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