and former Chairman of The American Turkish Society remarked "Arif Mardin has been one of the most prolific board members of The American Turkish Society and a great friend. We are deeply grateful for his service." A memorial tribute to Mardin was held at Alice Tully Hall in New York City on March 6, 2007. See also Category: Albums produced by Arif Mardin References External links 1932 births 2006 deaths American music industry executives Berklee College of Music alumni Burials at Karacaahmet Cemetery Deaths from cancer in New York (state) Deaths from pancreatic cancer Grammy Award winners Istanbul University alumni Musicians from Istanbul Turkish emigrants to the United States Turkish record producers