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Drummer and composer Norman Connors on how he started working with legendary singer Phyllis Hyman

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A special tribute to the late singers Phyllis Hyman and Michael Henderson will take place on February 8 at Black Spectrum Theatre.

A tribute to Phyllis Hyman and Michael Henderson is on February 8 at Black Spectrum Theatre
Black Spectrum Theatre
A tribute to Phyllis Hyman and Michael Henderson is on February 8 at Black Spectrum Theatre

Jazz and R & B drummer and composer Norman Connors and singer Glenn Jones will be performing and playings songs from Connors’ new album Royalty featuring singer Marva King.

Norman Connors' new album
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Norman Connors' new album

Norman Connors, who gives credit for his success in jazz and R & B to his mentors likes Miles Davis and Max Roach, spoke to WBGO’s Sheila Anderson about his time working with Phyllis Hyman and his brilliant musical career.

You can SEE Sheila Anderson’s entire interview with Norman Connors here.

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