Tommy LiPuma

US American A&R executive and music producer.

He worked for [l13531]/ [l45383] (1961–1965), [l=A&M Records] (1965–1969), [l=Blue Thumb Records] (1968–1974), [l1000] (1974–1978, 1979–1990), A&M/[l68215] (1978–1979), [l651] (1990–1995) and [l1071]/[l5041] (1994–2011).

He was a key figure in the career development of such artists as [a=Michael Franks] and [a=Diana Krall]. A highly influential producer, he inspired the careers of many younger producers like [a=John Snyder], [a=Arnaldo DeSouteiro] and [a=Larry Rosen].

Born July 5, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

Died March 13, 2017 in New York City, New York, USA.