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When trumpeter Tom Browne hit the Billboard charts in 1980, one would have thought that he was an overnight sensation. However, the licensed pilot had several years under his belt working with Weldon Irvine, Sonny Fortune, and others. His debut smash single, "Funkin' for Jamaica (N.Y.)," took the music industry by storm. Between Browne's piercing horn intro and his chilling riffs in the vamp, the New York native and his cohorts lay down one jammin' groove. From the thunderous bass of Marcus Miller and Browne's trumpeting trips to the salacious vocals of Toni Smith and the colorful conversation referencing Browne, this single was slick and exhilarating. Smith co-wrote the song with Browne, which claimed the number one spot for four straight weeks. In addition to Toni Smith's outstanding vocals, Browne also employs vocalist Viki Sylva on the serene number "Weak in the Knees." Browne fills the vocal gaps in the verse and echoes Sylva in the chorus as she exudes a Michael Franks ambience. "Her Silent Smile," which features guitarist Bobby Broom and pianist Bernard Wright, who are also featured on "Funkin' for Jamaica," is reminiscent of Chuck Mangione. Aside from "Funkin' for Jamaica," the other selections are of the jazz vein. Browne does not try to redefine jazz or the trumpet; he just lays down some good music.
© Craig Lytle /TiVo
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Tom Browne, Arranger, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist - Thomassina Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Dave Grusin, Arranger, Producer - Weldon Irvine, Arranger - Lesette Wilson, Arranger - Larry Rosen, Mixing Engineer, Producer
(P) 1980 Arista Records LLC
Tom Browne, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist - Dave Grusin, Producer - Larry Rosen, Producer
(P) 1980 Arista Records LLC
Tom Browne, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Dave Grusin, Producer - Larry Rosen, Producer - Don Blackman, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 1980 Arista Records LLC
Tom Browne, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Dave Grusin, Producer - Larry Rosen, Producer - OMAR HAKIM, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 1980 Arista Records LLC
Tom Browne, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist - Dave Grusin, Producer - Larry Rosen, Producer
(P) 1980 Arista Records LLC
Tom Browne, Associated Performer, Composer, Main Artist - Dave Grusin, Producer - Larry Rosen, Producer - Toni Smith, Lyricist
(P) 1980 Arista Records Inc.
Tom Browne, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Dave Grusin, Producer - Larry Rosen, Producer - Lesette Wilson, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 1984 Arista Records LLC
Tom Browne, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Dave Grusin, Producer - Larry Rosen, Producer - Victoria Sylva, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 1980 Arista Records LLC
Tom Browne, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist - Thomassina Smith, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 1991 Arista Records LLC
Albumbeschreibung
When trumpeter Tom Browne hit the Billboard charts in 1980, one would have thought that he was an overnight sensation. However, the licensed pilot had several years under his belt working with Weldon Irvine, Sonny Fortune, and others. His debut smash single, "Funkin' for Jamaica (N.Y.)," took the music industry by storm. Between Browne's piercing horn intro and his chilling riffs in the vamp, the New York native and his cohorts lay down one jammin' groove. From the thunderous bass of Marcus Miller and Browne's trumpeting trips to the salacious vocals of Toni Smith and the colorful conversation referencing Browne, this single was slick and exhilarating. Smith co-wrote the song with Browne, which claimed the number one spot for four straight weeks. In addition to Toni Smith's outstanding vocals, Browne also employs vocalist Viki Sylva on the serene number "Weak in the Knees." Browne fills the vocal gaps in the verse and echoes Sylva in the chorus as she exudes a Michael Franks ambience. "Her Silent Smile," which features guitarist Bobby Broom and pianist Bernard Wright, who are also featured on "Funkin' for Jamaica," is reminiscent of Chuck Mangione. Aside from "Funkin' for Jamaica," the other selections are of the jazz vein. Browne does not try to redefine jazz or the trumpet; he just lays down some good music.
© Craig Lytle /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 9 track(s)
- Total length: 00:39:51
- Main artists: Tom Browne
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Arista - Legacy
- Genre: Jazz Jazz fusion en jazz rock
(P) 1980 Arista Records LLC
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