About Tom Browne
Born 1954. Tom Browne is an American trumpeter, jazz musician and musician.
Tom Browne (born October 30, 1954) is an American jazz trumpeter. He rose to prominence with Sonny Fortune and had major hits in 1980 and 1981: the No. 1 Billboard magazine R&B single "Funkin' for Jamaica (N.Y.)" and the No. 4 R&B single "Thighs High (Grip Your Hips and Move)".
Discography Studio albums Year Album Peak chart positions LabelUS 200 US Jazz NL NZ UK 1980 "Funkin' for Jamaica (N.Y.)" 9 1 6 6 30 10 "Thighs High (Grip Your Hips and Move)" 25 4 — — — 45 1981 "Let's Dance" — 59 — — — — "Fungi Mama" 29 23 — — — 58 1982 "Bye Gones" — 72 — — — — 1983 "Rockin' Radio" 33 11 — — — 76 1984 "Cruisin'" 24 63 — — — — "Secret Fantasy" — 36 — — — — 1992 "Funkin' for Jamaica" (remix) — — — 40 — 45 "—" denotes releases that did not chart.
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Who is Tom Browne?
American jazz trumpeter
When was Tom Browne born?
Tom Browne was born on 30 October 1954 in New York City.
What is Tom Browne's occupation?
Tom Browne is a trumpeter, jazz musician and musician.
What nationality is Tom Browne?
Tom Browne is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Browne (trumpeter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Browne. https://biography.guide/tom-browne/
MLA: "Tom Browne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-browne/.
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