Michael Franks - I met my producer, Tommy LiPuma, when Al Schmitt introduced us in 1975. Meeting him changed my musical life. Tommy introduced me to so many great musicians: Joe Sample,
Tommy LiPuma, producer who sold millions of records with Natalie Cole, Barbra Streisand and Paul McCartney, dies at 80 - Los Angeles Times
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