The Clark Kent of Soul, Norman Kelsey is back on a mission to help you dance the night away with disco grooves and soulful moves. He returns with his new album ON THE REBOUND, the follow-up to 2008's A TALENT FOR LOVING. The new disc is filled with uptempo pop tunes and heart-stopping ballads. Norman will be supporting the release with full band performances in select markets.
In May, 2011, Norman began recording his second solo LP, ON THE REBOUND, at Karma Frog studios in Reseda, CA with producer Adam Marsland. The album features ten original songs that continue the musical journey of his first record drawing inspiration from Mark Twain and the Gilded Age to the Dawn of Disco. Norman worked with an assortment of acclaimed musicians, including drummers DJ Bonebrake (X) and Kevin Jarvis; vocalist Evie Sands; and saxophonist Larry O. Williams (GAP band) and trumpeter Rahmlee Davis of the Phenix Horns (Earth, Wind & Fire). The record dropped on October 2, 2012. For his Sophisticated & Solo acoustic tour, in advance of the release, Norman played a series of select dates in Britain in May, 2012, including stops at the Cavern Club and the Notting Hill Arts Club in London; and Los Angeles.
Norman's solo journey, after being the lead singer and bassist of Rush Hour Soul, began in earnest with the release of A TALENT FOR LOVING. It followed on the heels of his first tour of the UK, which visited London, York, Sheffield and Liverpool, where his music was well-received. Norman's goal with each album was to create a record with varied flavors, reminiscent of a Summer day back when radio would spin pop, funk, rock, disco, R&B ballads and stadium anthems back-to-back. The track "A Talent For Loving" was recorded at Monnow Valley Studio in Monmouth, Wales. The song's promo video was directed by William Archer and shot on location in London. Norman made a brief return to the UK in May of 2008 to play in Kent and Liverpool.
Several songs from A TALENT FOR LOVING made an impact on internet and terrestrial radio. The title track and the slow jam "Everything My Heart Desires" were featured on RadioIO's Nu-Soul, WICN 91.5 FM's Soul Serenade, & BBC6's The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show. His works continue to be heard on TV including Up All Night's episode Day After Valentine's Day; the Fancy Party episode from Season 3 of Parks & Recreation, the Season 2 series premier of Eli Stone, a Gossip Girl promo, and Las Vegas.
Norman, a proud voting member of the recording academy (NARAS), publishes his music through his own company, Mighty Ohio Music (BMI). He is married and resides in North Hollywood, CA.
