Michael Buble, Michael Bolton, and former Beach Boys member Brian Wilson all paid tribute to Schmitt.
His family confirmed the news onSchmitt’s official Facebook page.
“The world has lost a much loved and respected extraordinary individual, who led an extraordinary life.
Al Schmitt in a recording studio.Credit: Maury Phillips/WireImage
One of his first solo sound engineering sessions came when he worked with Duke Ellington and His Orchestra.
He was also the recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006.
