Adrian "Egg" Norton

Profile Information:

What instrument do you play?

Bass guitar

Who influenced you to listen to jazz

My Dad

How did you find out about the WDCJN?

Internet

My Website

http://www.adrianeggnorton.com

Official Facebook Profile

http://www.facebook.com/adriannorton

Where are you located?

Washington, DC

Tell us about yourself

I started playing the electric bass when I was 14 years old. I continued my musical journey at Suitland Sr. High School and at Prince Georges Community College. I am also one of the founding fathers of the popular 80’s Go-Go band Ayre Rayde. We played in and around the Washington, DC area for about 10 years. That is where I learned the essence of funk and the importance of locking in the groove with the drummer. I am also a managing partner and the bass guitarist for Phaze II, a six piece contemporary jazz band. Phaze II has been performing together in and around the Washington, DC area for about 15 years. Phaze II was also chosen the winners of the 2005 Capital Jazz Challenge Competition. This competition was held at the 13th Annual Capital Jazz Festival in Columbia, MD. This is one of the largest contemporary jazz festivals in the world. I started playing the electric bass when I was 14 years old. I continued my musical journey at Suitland Sr. High School and at Prince Georges Community College. I am also one of the founding fathers of the popular 80’s Go-Go band Ayre Rayde. We played in and around the Washington, DC area for about 10 years. That is where I learned the essence of funk and the importance of locking in the groove with the drummer. I am also a managing partner and the bass guitarist for Phaze II, a six piece contemporary jazz band. Phaze II has been performing together in and around the Washington, DC area for about 15 years. Phaze II was also chosen the winners of the 2005 Capital Jazz Challenge Competition. I am also the bassist at Victory Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA and St. Matthews Baptist Church in Washington, DC.

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