Tom Browne (born October 30, 1954, Queens, New York), commonly referred to … Read Full Bio ↴Tom Browne (born October 30, 1954, Queens, New York), commonly referred to as "Mr. Jamaica Funk", is a jazz trumpeter who rose to prominence first through his early work with Sonny Fortune and for his #1 charting 1980 single "Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y)" and notable dance tracks like "Thighs High".

Browne originally played piano, having taken lessons from the age of 11. Turning to the trumpet, inspired by his collection of jazz albums, his first gig was in a Queens club, The Village Door. In 1975, he landed his first professional gig with Weldon Irvine.

From here he played with Sonny Fortune and Lonnie Smith and was later introduced to Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen at GRP Records via Earl Klugh. Grusin and Rosen signed him to GRP (via Arista Records) and Browne broke onto the music scene in 1979 with a highly acclaimed instrumental jazz fusion album "Browne Sugar", although this was not released in the UK. His first real breakthrough came in 1980 with the release of "Funkin' For Jamaica", taken from his second album "Love Approach. The single hit #1 on Billboard's Hot Soul Singles for 4 weeks, and was also a UK Top 10 hit, and featured the lead vocals of Tonni Smith.

Continuing his association with producers Grusin and Rosen, his next albums were Yours Truly (1981), including "Fungi Mama" and "Bye Gones", and "Magic" (1982), before he signed directly to Arista. Here he progressed into an electro style of jazz with "Rockin' Radio" from a 1983 album of the same name (which also included a final GRP production "Brighter Tomorrow"). In 1984 he recorded a final Arista album Tommy Gun, which featured Siedah Garrett singing lead on the leading moment "Secret Fantasy" produced by Maurice Starr. Also in 1984 he recorded with Fuse One on their Ice album.

He also recorded with Roy Ayers on "Goree Island", taken from his In The Dark album. Browne moved to Malaco Records and performed a large amount of session work. In 2000, Browne re-recorded "Funkin' For Jamaica" on Jazz FM's 101 Eastbound compilation album alongside fellow jazz artist, Bob Baldwin. The track re-utilised the vocal skills of Tonni Smith (featured on the original).

Martha
Tom Browne Lyrics

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All About Eve I sit by the harbor The sea calls to me I hide…
Bloodshed I must be saving these days I have no money…
BONANDER Martha, I'm sorry for all the pain Martha, I'm sorry for…
Brian Webb My friend Martha Works at the bar down the street And…
Carousel Breezes Vol. II - Wurlitzer Band Organ Seabreeze Park La la la la la la la la la la…
D.R.A. Kampala Boy Flex D'Paper Aethan on the beat Navio Martha Sma…
Dog Trainer Martha, Martha Why don't you ever call It gets so lonely Lau…
GrimSkunk With a coffee and the steering wheel in my hand On…
Hugo Avendaño Linda flor de alborada Que brotaste del suelo Cuando la luz …

Hugo Largo In a puff of smoke I leave reality Martha click clacking win…
Jack The Ripper Wilkommen mein Faust In die Welt von Martha Sag' wiederseh…
Jairo Serrano Si acaso me ven andar Igual que un loco arrebatao No se…
Jefferson Airplane Martha she listens for the ticking of my footsteps Patiently…
Jürgen Kerth Tell me Martha, don't you see? Your superstition doesn't bot…
Kommil Foo KaviaarWitte wijn Kandelaar Maneschijn Pittelaar Alles klaa…
Luxus Leverpostei Jeg blir helt gal for jeg ser'a over alt Til og…
Manfred Mann Martha has a madman Standing hidden in the shadows He's got …
Maria Kelly I got a call from Martha Everything has changed now I tell…
Mary Hopkin Martha sits by the telephone Hoping someone will call. She's…
Meat Loaf Operator number please. It's been so many years. And she'll …
Nadie Marta se ha enloquecido, Marta se ha desatado Marta se ha…
Omar A. Rodriguez-Lopez I'm going to Martha's place I'm going to see her face I'm…
R. Frechette Martha, my dear Though I spend my days in conversation, ple…
Rob Gardner NARRATION (Woman) Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus,…
Ruff-N-Smooth It′s Ruff-N-Smooth It's Ruff-N-Smooth It′s Ruff-N-Smooth It'…
Rufus Wainwright Martha it's your brother calling Time to go up north and…
Sorana Santos They say it's darkest Before the dawn breaks What makes them…
Stan Vreeken Martha died on a Tuesday night in the Cincinnati Zoo.…
T.J. Johnson Spread your wings for New Orleans Kentucky bluebird, fly aw…
The Frames Hey Martha why are you crying? Is it for the same…
Tim Buckley Operator, number please, it's been so many years She'll rem…
Tom Waits Operator, number, please It's been so many years Will she re…
Trio Los Cardenales Linda flor de alborada, que brotaste del suelo Cuando la luz…

We have lyrics for these tracks by Tom Browne:

Brother Brother brother if you can let me take you by the hand we…
FINKIN' FOR JAMAICA Jamaica funk, that's what it is let it get into…
Funkin Jamaica funk, that's what it is let it get into…
Funkin for Jamaica Jamaica funk, that's what it is let it get into…
Funkin for Jamaica Jamaica funk, that's what it is Let it get into…
Funkin' for Jamaica Jamaica funk, that's what it is Let it get into…
Funkin' for Jamaica (N.Y.) Jamaica funk, that's what it is let it get into you C'mon…
Hangin' On A String I've waited oh so long for you to come to…
In a Sentimental Mood In A Sentimental Mood I can see the stars come…
That's What Friends Are For And I never thought I'd feel this way And as far…
Thighs High I don't need Dom Perignon, I don't need Cris Tanqueray and…
Thighs High (Grip Your Hips and Move) I don't need Dom Perignon, I don't need Cris Tanqueray and…
Too Hot There can be no mercy in the heart of wolves There…

What's Going On Mother, mother There's too many of you crying Brother, broth…

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