Jon Brion
Composer

Jon Brion Net Worth

He has also worked as a music producer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist for a variety of artists, including Fiona Apple, Kanye West, Aimee Mann, and Elliott Smith.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Composer, Soundtrack, Music Department
Birth Day December 11, 1963
Birth Place  Glen Ridge, New Jersey, United States
Age 60 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Capricorn
Genres Pop, rock, jazz, hip hop
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer
Instruments Vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass guitar, drums, trombone, cello, vibraphone
Years active 1982–present
Associated acts The Grays, 'Til Tuesday, Jellyfish

💰 Net worth

Jon Brion, a renowned composer, soundtrack artist, and influential figure in the music industry, is estimated to have a net worth ranging from $100,000 to $1 million in the year 2024. With his exceptional talents and unparalleled contributions to the world of music, Brion has garnered both critical acclaim and substantial financial success throughout his career. Hailing from the United States, Brion has worked on various notable projects as a composer and music department member, leaving an indelible impact on the industry. His remarkable body of work encompasses a diverse range of genres, making him a respected and sought-after artist in the entertainment world.

Biography/Timeline

1980

In the early 1980s, Brion and musician/producer Bill Murphy began a writing collaboration in New Haven, Connecticut. They eventually enlisted Bassist Don "Riff" Fertman and together formed The Bats, (not to be confused with the New Zealand group of the same name). The Bats released a single, "Popgun" and one album How Pop Can You Get?, on Gustav records in 1982. The recordings had much critical acclaim, but little commercial success, and the trio eventually disbanded.

1987

In 1987, Brion moved to Boston, where he played solo gigs, formed the short-lived band World's Fair and became a member of the last touring version of Aimee Mann's new wave band 'Til Tuesday. He contributed guitar work to Jellyfish's 1993 album Spilt Milk, and in 1994, joined Dan McCarroll, Buddy Judge and ex-Jellyfish Guitarist Jason Falkner in the short-lived pop band The Grays. He also played guitar on The Wallflowers' hit song "One Headlight." Brion played numerous instruments on Sam Phillips' 1996 release Omnipop. Brion is featured as keyboardist and Drummer on Marianne Faithfull's 2003 album, Kissin Time, and co-wrote a song, "City of Quartz", for her next work, 2005's Before the Poison.

1993

After being recognized as an accomplished session player, Brion branched out into production on then-girlfriend Mann's 1993 solo debut, Whatever, and its follow-up, I'm With Stupid. He has also produced albums by Fiona Apple, Rufus Wainwright, Eleni Mandell, Rhett Miller, Robyn Hitchcock, Brad Mehldau and Evan Dando, and co-produced Kanye West's Late Registration in 2005.

1997

Brion was signed to the Lava/Atlantic label in 1997, but was released from his contract after turning in his solo debut album Meaningless; the album was released independently in 2001.

1999

He has earned Best Score Soundtrack Album Grammy nominations for his work on 1999's Magnolia and 2004's Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

2002

He dated comedic Actress Mary Lynn Rajskub for five years until they broke up in the fall of 2002.

2006

In April 2006, recurring tendonitis in Brion's right hand forced him to cancel all of his upcoming Largo shows. As a temporary 'farewell', he played one show only using his left hand, even looping his songs as he normally does and playing the drums with one stick. He is now back to playing at Largo on a regular basis.

2010

More recently, Brion has produced recordings by British pop performer Dido, Spoon, and Keane, as well as 2010's False Priest by Of Montreal. Brion also produced Best Coast's second album which was released in early 2012.

2014

Recalling his approach to the Largo shows with Chicago Tribune music Editor Lou Carlozo, Brion said: "I taught my hands to follow whatever was coming into my head—and wherever my consciousness would go, I had to push my hands to follow. And at some level, you just had to abandon any concern about how you’d look. Performing without a set list: That was special."

2016

In March 2016, Brion performed his score for Punch-Drunk Love with Wordless Music Orchestra in both Los Angeles and New York City, at the Ace Hotel and the Brooklyn Academy of Music, respectively. Norah Jones provided guest vocals in New York and Joanna Newsom in Los Angeles.

2018

In February of 2018, Brion performed before John Mulaney during Mulaney’s special, Kid Gorgeous. Brion performed during Mulaney’s New York City leg of his tour, playing packed houses at Radio City Music Hall. Brion’s appearance surprised audiences, but his versions of classic rock songs on Radio City’s Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ were welcome warmups for Mulaney.

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