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Thomas William Borton
BornJanuary 4, 1956
DiedJuly 26, 2011 (age 55)
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Years active1981–2011

Tom Borton (January 4, 1956 - July 26, 2011) was an American saxophonist, and was the founder and CEO of Los Angeles Post Music, Inc.

Biography

Borton was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania to Robert G. and Phyllis M. (Phelps) Borton. Borton attended Eastwood Junior High School, where he was a member of the band. He won a talent show at a summer music camp held by Purdue University when he was in 8th grade. While in high school, he played with Tarnished Silver, a band which featured R&B singer Kenneth Edmonds, who later used the stage name Babyface.[1] Borton graduated from North Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1974, and attended Indiana University Blooming School of Music.[2]

In 1981, Borton moved to Los Angeles, California and became founder and CEO of Los Angeles Post Music, Inc, a music library.[1] He also played alto saxophone in the band "The Big Picture" band in 1987,[2] and composed music for the 1989 movie The Jitters.[3] In 1990, Borton released his debut album Dancing With Tigers, which was co-produced with jazz musician Vel Lewis. Two of the songs from the album, "Wherever You Are" and "Looking for a Way", were both played during the Local Forecast on the Weather Channel. In 1992, Borton released his second album The Lost World, which also featured Lewis.

Borton died unexpectedly at his home in Los Angeles on July 26, 2011, at the age of 55.[2] His third and final album Simply One was released posthumously in 2012.

Discography

  • 1990: Dancing With Tigers
  • 1992: The Lost World
  • 2012: Simply One

References

  1. ^ a b "Tom Borton". Discogs. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Thomas Borton". Funeral Innovations. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  3. ^ "The Jitters". Radio Times. Retrieved 5 September 2022.