Biography

Jackie Browne was born on July 19, 1954 in Wilmington, Delaware and has been making a name for himself in the area ever since.

He first began taking lessons at the Drum Shop on Delaware Avenue, learning from local drum instructors, including Bill Russell and Jimmy Weinkowitz.

These later developed into professional lessons at the hands of Jim Chapin, Vick Holveck, Bud Kelly, and Carl Mottola.

In 1973, Jackie hit the road and started playing professionally all throughout the country. He shared the stage with a variety of bands and playing a large range of genres that included Jazz, Big Band, Country, Rock, Dance, R&B, Show Bands, Lounge Bands and more. Considered a full working drummer, Browne worked hotels, bars & restaurants and later made a name for himself playing a variety of music in Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Wilmington and throughout the Tri-state Area.

JACKIE’S STRENGTHS LIE IN HIS VERSATILITY.
JACKIE HAS THE ABILITY TO READ & PERFORM ALL MUSIC STYLES.

ACCOMPANIED MUSICIANS:

  • Richie Cole, Alto Sax
  • Steve Marcus, Tenor Sax
  • Harry Allen, Tenor Sax
  • Randy Johnston, Guitar
  • Steve Gilmore, Bass
  • Tyrone Brown, Bass
  • Warren Orré, Bass
  • Eddie Higgins, Piano
  • Eddie Green, Piano
  • Brian Trainor, Piano
  • Giacomo Gates, Jazz Vocalist
  • Tom-Bones Malone, Trombonist (NBC Orchestra – David Letterman Show)
  • Aaron Heik, Tenor Saxophonist (NBC Orchestra – David Letterman Show)
  • Frank Greene, Trumpet (NBC Orchestra – David Letterman Show)
  • Matt Neiss, Trombonist (Army Jazz Ambassadors)
  • Doug Elliot, Trombonist (Navy Airmen of Note)
  • Lin Biviano, Trumpet
  • Tony Sands, Vocals (Frank Sinatra Tribute)
  • Rich Little, Impressionist
  • Felix Caviliere, Vocals (Young Rascals)
  • & many others!

JACKIE’S EXPERIENCE

Jackie Browne has played drums professionally for 50 years working primarily on the East Coast as one of the most successful independent main line musicians.

Jackie has backed such notables as:

  • Regis Philbin
  • Melba Moore
  • Petula Clark
  • Al Martino
  • Rose Marie
  • The Four Aces
  • Billy Eckstein
  • Julius LaRosa
  • The Four Lads
  • & many others!

Jackie works with his Jazz Ensemble developing music presentations for special events, and Radio, Television Productions.

VENUES PLAYED:

  • Rivers Casino
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Landis Theater
    Vineland, NJ
  • Ocean City Convention Center
    Ocean City, NJ
  • The Zanzibar Blue
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Borgia Café
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Rehoboth Jazz Festival
    Rehoboth, DE
  • Harrah’s
    Atlantic City, NJ
  • Tropicana
    Atlantic City, NJ
  • The Claridge
    Atlantic City, NJ
  • The Kimmel Center
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Blue Note
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Palumbo’s Cafe
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Clifford Brown Jazz Festival
    Wilmington, DE
  • Host Resort Lancaster, PA
  • American Music Theater
    Lancaster, PA
  • Hershey Park Ampatheater
    Hershey, PA
  • The NBC 10 Show
    Philadelphia, PA
  • & many more!

Jackie performs at venues small and large, accompanied by a variety of talented, local musicians.

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