Biography

Had been working on a book, '100 Great Film Scores', until shortly before his death.

Was an accomplished trumpet player, adept at all types of music, from jazz to the classics.

Studied jazz composition with William Russo and graduated 'cum laude' from Amherst College in 1956.

His best-known songs include "Come Saturday Morning" (a hit for The Sandpipers) and "For All We Know" (made famous by The Carpenters).

Between 1958 and 1968 he worked as composer/arranger for Radio City Music Hall, frequently with name orchestras like those of Benny Goodman and Harry James. He became music director for the Meg Welles Quintet in 1962, recording three albums for Columbia. From 1967-1997, Karlin wrote scores for motion pictures and television, winning both an Academy Award and an Emmy.