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Listen to 5 essential tracks from Philly native and producer Norman Connors.
Growing up in Philadelphia, like many artists, Norman Connors began exploring music at an early age. He learned how to play the drums, exposing him to jazz music in elementary school and eventually becoming a prodigy on percussion. In middle school, he met his idol Miles Davis and developed his skills further, leading him to sit in for Elvin Jones at a John Coltrane performance. After graduating from high school, Connors went on to study music at Temple University and later Julliard. Shortly after, he recorded with Archie Shepp for several years before signing with jazz label Cobblestone Records a division of Buddah Records.