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Drummers · b. 1947

Norman Connors

American musician

Born: 1 March 1947
Philadelphia
Country: United States
Active: 1967–
Record labels: Capitol Records, Arista Records, Cobblestone Records, Buddah Records
Discography: 16 albums

Biography

Norman Connors is a jazz musician who plays drum kit, percussion instrument and voice. Norman Connors was born on 1 March 1947 in Philadelphia. The music is usually filed under jazz and free jazz. Record labels: Capitol Records, Arista Records, Cobblestone Records and Buddah Records. The discography here lists 16 albums, from “Dance of Magic” (1972) to “Star Power” (2009).

Norman Connors (born March 1, 1947) is an American jazz drummer, composer, arranger, and producer who has led a number of influential jazz and R&B groups. He also achieved several big R&B hits of the day, especially with love ballads. He is possibly best known for the 1976 hit, "You Are My Starship" on which lead vocals were sung by Michael Henderson.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Dance of Magic 1972 · Cobblestone Dark of Light 1973 · Cobblestone Love From the Sun 1973 · Buddah Records Slewfoot 1974 · Buddah Records Saturday Night Special 1975 · Buddah Records You Are My Starship 1976 · Buddah Records Romantic Journey 1977 · Buddah Records This Is Your Life 1977 · Arista Invitation 1979 Take It to the Limit 1980 · Arista Mr. C 1981 · Arista

Easy Living 1986

Passion 1988

Remember Who You Are 1993

Eternity 2000

Star Power 2009

Also plays on

Albums where Norman Connors is credited as a sideman

1972	Wisdom Through Music — Pharoah Sanders	drums (drum set)
1972	Black Unity — Pharoah Sanders	drums (drum set)
1973	Village of the Pharoahs — Pharoah Sanders	drums (drum set)
1974	Love in Us All — Pharoah Sanders	membranophone
1978	Love Will Find a Way — Pharoah Sanders	producer
1981	Can’t We Fall in Love Again — Phyllis Hyman	producer
1981	Beyond a Dream — Pharoah Sanders & Norman Connors	percussion

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Norman Connors play?

Norman Connors is known for playing drum kit, percussion instrument and voice.

When and where was Norman Connors born?

Norman Connors was born 1 March 1947 in Philadelphia.

What are Norman Connors's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Dance of Magic (1972), Dark of Light (1973), Love From the Sun (1973), Slewfoot (1974) and Saturday Night Special (1975).

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