Originally from Raleigh, Mississippi, DC-based drummer and music educator Kelton Norris is known across the DC jazz scene for his fiery and collaborative playing. Kelton currently teaches at several locations across the tri-state area, such as Sidwell Friends School and Shepherd University. Kelton is a teacher who bases his teachings on the history of music and instrumental technique, as well as the goals and aspirations of each individual student. He also maintains a full-time performance schedule along the east coast and deep south. He has performed with such artists and ensembles as Sharon Clark, Jose Andre Montano, Jessica Boykin-Settles, Hamiet Bluiett, Cyrus Chestnut, Vincent Gardner, Allyn Johnson, Afro-Blue, Levon Mikaelian, Rodney Whitaker, Warren Wolf, Thad Wilson, Cristian Perez, Herman Burney Jr., Ron Blake, Victor Provost, Elijah Jamal Balbed, Shannon Gunn, and many more. As a member of the EJB Quartet, just last year Kelton had the pleasure of competing in the D.C. Prix which is an international jazz competition presented by the D.C. Jazz Festival. The group was awarded first place. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and his Masters in Music from Northern Illinois University.