Jon Burlingame
@jonburlingame
Award-winning journalist. Writes regularly for Variety. Author of "Music for Prime Time," "The Music of James Bond." Hosts music podcasts for Dolby Institute.
The great saxophonist Ronnie Lang turns 96 today. One of only three remaining players on the original PETER GUNN score, and a West Coast jazz treasure.
New story. New score. Same superhero. 🦸 Hear how @John___Murphy & David Fleming scored #Superman for a new generation while honoring the legacy of John Williams on #DolbyCreatorTalks. Watch here: dolbylabs.co/44R9tjD
All about music in the new SUPERMAN: youtube.com/watch?v=XhpwJB…
A day of Emmy music surprises. variety.com/2025/music/new…
Don't often get to write about chamber music, but this was fun! variety.com/2025/music/mus…
#Jaws50th. Last night at the HOLLYWOOD BOWL! 🦈
Another huge loss for the music community. variety.com/2025/tv/news/m…
The masterpiece, complete at last. Proud to have contributed the booklet essay.
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A collection of great Lalo Schifrin spy themes: youtube.com/watch?v=ymkhSL…
A fun discovery: Quoted in Life magazine's special "JAWS at 50" issue on the score:
Delighted to interview @robsimonsen about his fun score for Pixar's ELIO: youtube.com/watch?v=XOuV9v…
This was especially sad to write. Knew him for nearly 40 years, and loved his music for 60. An honor to write about him often, and even produce a "Mission: Impossible" box set a few years ago. Farewell, maestro. variety.com/2025/music/new…
So pleased to have been the moderator for this very special evening.
One year ago, we gathered at the GRAMMY Museum’s Clive Davis Theater for an unforgettable evening honoring the centennial year of the legendary Henry Mancini. 🎶✨ The night featured an intimate panel exploring Mancini’s groundbreaking career, followed by stunning...
Ten years ago we all lost our friend, James Horner. This is the last photo I have of him. James, wherever you are, know you’re missed.
Nine of my favorites!
Happy 93rd Birthday to the great, GREAT Lalo Schifrin…
A nice tribute to songwriter (and old friend) Arthur Hamilton in today's Times. nytimes.com/2025/06/13/art…
Honored to have participated in BBC Radio 3's compact little salute to the "Jaws" score. Go about 50 minutes in: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…
To celebrate the biggest baddest shark in cinema, Jaws, turning 50 this week. On today's Sat Morn @bbcradio3 we heard the stories behind THAT theme 🦈🦈🦈 & John Williams score with the brilliant @jonburlingame listen on @BBCSounds 51'00 Duh-duhhhh..! 🦈 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…
Yet another reason to distrust AI… at all times!
Thank you, AI. I’ve learned a lot! 🤣
Every day it's something even dumber than before: variety.com/2025/music/new…
