Five Decades Of Grammy Hits

Even by the exalted standards he shares with other high-achieving record makers, Al Schmitt has a stunningly diverse discography.

In a career spanning five decades, Schmitt has worked with such icons as Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Henry Mancini, Sam Cooke, Duane Eddy, Jefferson Airplane, Steely Dan, Hot Tuna, Patti Austin, George Benson, Toto, Al Jarreau, Madonna, Willie Nelson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Eric Clapton, Barbra Streisand, Natalie Cole, Dr. John, Diana Krall, Michael Bublé and, most recently, Paul McCartney.