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James Anthony Carmichael

1941–2026

United States

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James Anthony Carmichael (September 14, 1941 – May 23, 2026) was an American Grammy-winning musician, arranger and record producer. At first he started off in Los Angeles as an arranger and producer for Motown acts like The Temptations and the Jackson 5. Carmichael went on to attain fame in arranging and producing artists such as the Commodores, Atlantic Starr, Diana Ross and Lionel Richie.

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