Tommy LiPuma
| Tommy LiPuma | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 5, 1936 Cleveland, Ohio, USA |
| Genres |
Jazz Rhythm and Blues |
| Occupation(s) | Producer |
| Years active | 1960s - present |
| Labels |
Liberty/Imperial (1961–1965) A&M (1965–1969) Blue Thumb Records (1968–1974) Warner Bros. (1974–1978) A&M/Horizon (1978–1979) Warner Bros. (1979–1990) Elektra Records (1990-1995) GRP/Verve (1994–2011) |
Tommy LiPuma (born July 5, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American music producer. As of May 2012[update], LiPuma's productions have earned him 35 albums certified gold or platinum, 33 Grammy nominations, and 3 Grammy wins. He has worked with many musicians, including Barbra Streisand, Miles Davis, George Benson, Phil Upchurch, Al Jarreau, Anita Baker, Natalie Cole, Claudine Longet, Dave Mason, the Yellowjackets, Michael Franks, Diana Krall, Sir Paul McCartney, Ben Sidran, The Crusaders, Joe Sample, Randy Crawford and Dr. John.
When LiPuma was a child, an extended bone infection caused him to find solace with a bedside radio, where he discovered rhythm-and-blues and jazz artists of that time – Little Jimmy Scott, Ruth Brown, Big Maybelle, Charles Brown and Nat Cole. Inspired by the music, he began taking lessons on the tenor saxophone. While playing in local big bands, he also attended barber school, intending to follow in his father's footsteps. However, a chance opportunity to go on tour with a band changed his plans. His first proper music business job was working as an entry-level employee for a local Cleveland music distributor, M.S. Distributors, where eventually he became the local promotions representative.
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