<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article does not cite any sources . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (August 2010) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story is a 2010 documentary about the Grammy winning music producer Arif Mardin . The documentary was produced by his son Joe Mardin and was directed by Doug Biro . It was made in the years prior to Arif's death in 2006 from pancreatic cancer . </P> <P> The documentary goes behind the scenes in the recording studio with Arif Mardin . It shows him working with artists such as Norah Jones and Jewel . The documentary also features artists such as Aretha Franklin and producers such as George Martin reflecting on his life and career . It also explores his personality and humorous nature . </P> <P> The documentary was released on June 15, 2010 . Upon its release, it was screened at several chapters of the Recording Academy . It was first screened in New York City on the day of its release . After its premiere screening, a discussion about Arif Mardin followed . It was hosted by the Recording Academy's Producers and Engineers Wing . The discussion was moderated by Joe Mardin and panelists included Phil Ramone, Russ Titelman, Doug Biro, Jimmy Douglass, Michael O'Reilly and Frank Filipetti . It later premiered at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, which featured a panel discussion with Quincy Jones and Chaka Khan . It also premiered in Miami, which featured a panel discussion with Barry Gibb . </P>

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