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Duane Norman - Biography
Duane Norman is a versatile and skilled drummer who began his career as a
full-time, professional musician in 1983.
He has done both studio work and live performances with some of the biggest
names in music. He has successfully
worked in a variety of genres from jazz to country and has established
himself as the "drummer of choice"
with many professionals.
Early Beginnings
While attending the legendary Creative Music Studio in
New York, Duane studied and performed with jazz legends
Ornette Coleman, Dave Holland, Ed Blackwell, Bob Moses,
Oliver Lake, and Karl Berger. Early in his career he
worked for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and recorded a jingle for one of
their most successful advertising campaigns.
During this time, Duane traveled the Caribbean, South America, and Mexico
absorbing the rhythms of the various
cultures he encountered.
In 1985, Duane began to focus his career more on studio
work and performing with various artists. Since that time
he has successfully performed on live television, recorded with various
artists, and toured all over the world.
Music and recording Industry Credits
Duane continues to perform and record with a truly amazing
array of artists in almost every genre of music.
Some of the artists with whom Duane has performed include Crystal Gayle,
Barbara Mandrell,
and Jethro Tull, among others.
Broadway and FilmWork
Duane has toured and performed with many Broadway
companies. He worked on the Broadway productions of
Grease, 42nd Street, Annie, Godspell, Purlie, Oklahoma, Man Of La Mancha,
and The Wizard Of OZ.
Duane recorded music for the Kevin Kline film "Consenting Adults"
as well as for the
Kevin Costner film "For The Love Of The Game."
Corporate Work
Many corporations have utilized Duane’s talent in their
advertising and promotions. Duane’s drumming can be
heard in a variety of advertisements for such companies as Honda,
Toyota, Hardees, Delta Airlines,
Popeye’s, United Way, SunTrust Bank, Turner Network
Television, CNN, Coca-Cola, and NBC.
Special events and performances
Duane has entertained enormous crowds when he performed at
some of the sporting world’s biggest events.
Duane’s talent was utilized during performances at the World Series for the
Atlanta Braves and at Super Bowl XXVIII.
In addition, Duane has entertained some of our nation’s
highest officials when he performed at the
1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain and again at the 1996
Olympic Games in Atlanta . During these
performances his audiences have included former Presidents Jimmy Carter,
Bill Clinton, and our current
President George W. Bush. Other appearances include the
Sundance Film Festival and live performances on VH1.
Duane Norman
(615)
364-3644
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