ABOUT

ABOUT US

MEET THE EC3 TEAM

EC3 is a world-renowned Drummer, Percussionist, Clinician, Educator, Producer and Arranger. EC3 is the youngest Musician to graduate from The Naval School of Music. After graduating he moved to Las Vegas and began working shows and breaking his way in to the Jazz scene. There he joined Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett’s Jazz Pianist, Vincent Falcone. Shortly thereafter, EC3 became the “first call’ Drummer on the Vegas Scene.  


EC3 was hired as Musical Director for many acts, performing in Vegas and all over the world. EC3 also performed with The Las Vegas Symphony Orchestra, the Caesars Palace Orchestra, Harrah’s Reno and Tahoe Orchestras. EC3 went on to develop the rare quality of “conducting from behind the drums”. EC3 has performed with some of the greats like Jay Leno, Bill Cosby and Whoopi Goldberg.  


EC3 also worked with jazz legends Kenny Burrell, Lorenzo Almedia, Joe Williams, Diahann Carroll, Vic Damone, John and Jeff Clayton, Niki Haris, Azar Lawrence, Russell Malone, Wycliffe Gordon and Gerald Albright.  EC3 then got the call of a life time—to perform with Jazz Giant Bassist, Mr. Al McKibbon (from the Giants of Jazz with Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk). This relationship would grow into one of the best musical experiences EC3 could ever ask for. EC3 auditioned and got the part for the musical "The Bourbon Street Review". As his relationship grew with Al, they became like father and son as McKibbon took EC3 under his wing. The show ran for a few years and Al McKibbon asked EC3 to come to L.A. and work with his band. Of course, EC3 packed up and moved to Los Angeles and began working with the Al McKibbon quartet. He became a regular at The Twin Palms (owned by Actor Kevin Costner).  


Shortly after that EC3 joined jazz great Mr. Billy Higgins and began studying with Billy and learning from one of the masters on drums. EC3 has recorded 10 phenomenal CDs as a producer and band leader. EC3 is also in high demand to teach master classes and clinics as well as students seeking private instruction. 

The name Tyrone Jackson is the quintessential jazz piano player. His boundless creativity coupled with harmonic mastery, utilizes the piano as a blank canvas. Jackson is nationally recognized and has traveled the world as a solo artist and sideman. Born in the New Orleans cradle of jazz, Jackson embodies the spirit of the Crescent City. The blends of jazz, funk and afro-caribbean melodies are ever present in his work. But of course, musicians are never solely influenced by themselves. Jackson’s teachers are a virtual Who’s Who of great jazz piano players ranging from Ellis Marsalis, Mary Ann Bulla to gospel/classical legend Moses Hogan. 


     As a composer, Jackson has composed original music for Pulitizer Prize winning author Natasha Tretheway's book of poems "Native Guard" turned theatrical play, Pearl Clege's play, "Tell Me My Dream", "Ethel" by Terri Burrell and this past year’s Alliance Theater production of “Nick’s Flamingo Grill.” Jackson has recorded 4 Albums—“Dedicated”, “Another Voyage”, “Melody In Nede”, and new release “From The Mind Of.” Additionally, Jackson’s work in “Native Guard” was premiered in Los Angeles, CA at the famous Sage Hills Academy from January 9-15, 2017.
In addition to his composition skills, the jazz wonder is most known for his compelling solos. Jackson’s improvisational skills allow him to become a part of the song whether he softly highlights ballads or tears through fast-paced standards. 


     Currently Tyrone Jackson is a professor at Kennesaw State University where he is Lecturer of Jazz Piano and teaches a myriad of classes including: Aural Skills III & IV, Jazz Improvisation I, II & III, Jazz Combo, Jazz Theory, Applied Jazz Piano, Group Jazz Piano and History of the Blues. Jackson is also a clinician and teacher for the Rialto Arts Jazz program for middle school and is a clinician for Clayton County Arts Association. 


Jackson has performed with Steve Turre, Larry Carlton, Carmen Bradford, Earl Klugh, Melba Moore, Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Wycliffe Gordon, Vincent Gardner, Joe Lovano, Dave Douglas, Wes Anderson, Greg Dawson, Jennifer Holliday, Karen Briggs, Clay Jenkins, Russell Gunn, David Sanchez, Damaris Carbough, Russell Malone, Marcus Miller along with opening for Esperanza Spaulding, Gerald Albright, Spyro Gyra and the Crusaders, and Chaka Kahn. He also toured Italy and Austria with the UNO Jazz Band; toured Brazil with Michael Ward; Toured Thule,Greenland and performed with FutureMan (Roy Wooton).

A multi-talented vocalist, songwriter, and arranger, Clynt Hyson has shared the stage with the Four Tops, the Dells, and the late Jackie Wilson. He has performed at such famed local venues as the Carter Barron, Blues Alley, Bohemian Caverns, Twins, HR-57, the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival (East Coast Jazz Festival) and the Jazz @ Westminster concert series, to name a few.


Clynt is an accelerated graduate of the Naval Conservatory of Music.  While his stint in the Naval Music program, his focus was on classical concert band and big band music.  His specialized instruments were trombone and baritone horn. Clynt recently became the music teacher for the Arc of Prince Georges County. He is a is registered songwriter with BMI, member of the Songwriters’ Association of Washington (SAW) and the Washington Area Music Association (WAMA).  As a previous partner with Rhythm Universal Records, he and Drummer EC3, have co-produced 6 CD’s.

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Mycah is an exceptional songwriter who has worked on Rhythm Universal Records’ recording artist, Sol’s CD project entitled “Upfront” which is making waves here and overseas! Mycah has also shared the stage as a vocalist with noted artists such as El DeBarge, Lyfe Jennings, The Whispers, Patti Labelle, Luther Vandross, JaRule, Arturo Sandoval, Debbie Allen, Frank McComb, Regina Belle & Maysa Leak to name a few. In addition to her debut solo project Roux’s Fantasy, she is lead female vocalist for the group Guilty Pleasures, who’s debut single "Anticipation (The Remix)" has been in steady rotation on WHUR 96.3FM’s Original Quiet Storm and has been noted as a “New Classic” by many.  Mycah’s other professional accomplishments include theatre, writing, dancing and performance coaching. 

Lora Lee freelance professional makeup artists and hair stylist. Experience in the television and movie production industry. Specialties: HD (high definition) quality makeup applications as well as air brushing. Special efx. Wig and artificial hair placement for men and women. 


Anacostia Web series:https://www.amazon.com/Anacostia/dp/B07H5TYV8V

Dead Money: https://youtu.be/deqQ87eRAmE

Torn: https://youtu.be/rzpSNLpqGxg

Henchmans War: https://youtu.be/wAJyvsLZxJI

6 Hearts 1Beat: https://youtu.be/6-YfgQwLyUc

Frankie is an independent Atlanta, GA based Latin and World Percussionist with a passion for playing all styles of music. Born and raised in Buffalo, NY he has been playing drums and hand percussion since the age of four years old. In 1999 Frankie was accepted and entered on scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA where he studied drum set and percussion with Giovanni Hidalgo, Eguie Castrillo, Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez, Francisco Mela, Ernesto Diaz, Kenwood Dennard and Victor Mendoza. Francisco completed his Bachelors of Arts Degree in Music at SUNY Empire State College. In December 2008 Francisco completed his Masters Degree in International Business from D’Youville College with focus on expanding Globalization through the utilization of music to gain an improved understanding of cultures for the purpose encouraging international commerce and trade.

Dominique is a native of Paris, France with native roots from the islands of Haiti and Martinique.  He comes from a line of talented musicians such as his grandfathers and his father.  Dominique is a self-taught musician who began playing the drums at the age of 7.   At the age of 15, his introduction into the genre of Latin music took birth while he learned to play the bongos with the different bands in which his father performed.


Dominique performed for Septime Weber, Artistic Director of the Washington Ballet with his choreography “Juanita y Alicia” on a tour of many U.S. cities.  Over the course of his musical career, he has performed for more than 250,000 people varying in festivals, concerts, private events throughout some of the U.S., as well as Puerto Rico, Mexico, and El Salvador. 


Dominique has also lent his musical skills on several TV and radio jingles and he proudly endorses Los Cabos drumsticks, Soultone cymbals, Attack Drumheads, Side Kick Drums, and Cympad.


Dominique is currently a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) for the Grammy Pro D.C. Chapter.


Instruments that Dominique masters/plays:


Timbales / Congas / Jr. Congas / Bongos / All minor percussion / Dominican Guira / Tambóra / Surdo / Djembe / Cajon / Bélè Drums / Tibwa Bamboo Sticks / Drum Set


Musical styles that Dominique masters/plays:


Salsa / Timba / Son Cubano / R-n-B / Pop / Go-Go / Hip Hop / Jazz / Latin Jazz / Merengue / Cumbia / Bossa Nova / Samba / Beguine / Quadrille / Mazurka / Haitian Kompa / Zouk


Dominique has worked with the following Artists:


Guy Durosier (1997) – Drums / Lalo Rodriguez (2002) – Timbales / Caña Brava (2002) – Congas / Jean-Claude Eugene (2009 , 2011 & 2020) – Drums / Michel “El Buenon” (2012) – Timbales / Tarralyn Ramsey (2013) – Full Percussion Set-Up / Tito Rojas (2013) - Bongós / Asdrúbal (2013) – Timbales / Los Ex-Adolescentes (2013) – Timbales / Frankie Negrón (2013 & 2015) – Timbales / Manny Fuentes (2013) – Timbales / Anthony Cruz (2014) - Bongós / Pastor López (2014) – Guiró / Héctor Rey (2014) - Bongós / Ommy Cardona (2014) – Timbales / Ismael Rivera Jr. (2014) – Timbales / T.C. Carson (2015) - Full Percussion Set-Up / Nino Segarra (2015) – Timbales / Niki Harris (2016) – Timbales / Sol Edler (2017) - Full Percussion Set-Up / Wilson "Chembo" Corniel (2017) – Timbales / Frankie Vazquez (2017) – Timbales / Simón Pérez (2018) – Timbales / Wilson Manyoma (2018) – Timbales / Van Lester (2018) – Timbales / Marlow Rosado & Lenia Diaz (2018) – Timbales / Julio Albino & Secreto A Voces (2018) – Bongós / Herman Olivera (2019) – Timbales / Melina “La Muñeca De La Salsa” Almodóvar (2019) – Timbales / Melena “La Timbera” Valdés (2019) – Timbales / Tito Puente Jr. (2019) – Congas / Marlow Rosado (2019 & 2020) – Timbales

Adrian ”Egg” Norton (Bass Guitarist) 

My musical journey began by playing the trumpet in Elementary and Jr. High School. In the seventh grade I made the transition over to the Tuba. The fact was that everyone else played the trumpet too and there was a great need for someone to play the Tuba. That is where I started and fell in love with the foundation of the bass and how very important it was to the overall sound of music in general. I started playing the electric bass when I was 14 years old and my first instructor was Mr. Dan Bowens. 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 1980’s Go-Go band named Ayre Rayde. We played in and around the Washington, DC area for about 10 years. That is where I truly 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. Phaze II is a six-piece contemporary jazz band that has been performing together in and around  the Washington, DC area for close to 20 years. Phaze II was chosen the winners of the 2005 Capital Jazz Challenge Competition. This competition was held at the 13th Annual Capital Jazz Festival in Columbia, MD. We were the house band for the Catch a Rising Star Showcase at the Capital Jazz Festival where I served as the Music Director. I am also the bassist at Victory Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA, Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Arlington, VA and St. Matthews Baptist Church in Capitol Heights, MD. In 2008, I had the honor of playing for Pope Benedict in front of about 60,000 people at Nationals Stadium in Washington, DC. 


In 2010, I had the opportunity to travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for three months and perform with Hajji & the Jump Street Band. I also served as MD for the legendary Regina Belle and in 2016 had the opportunity to travel to South Africa with Regina and legendary The Manhattans. These were three life changing experiences that I will never forget. I have also had the privilege of working with such great artist as; Regina Belle, Kenny Lattimore, El DeBarge, Frank McComb, The Softones, The Intruders, CeCe Peniston, MeL’isa Morgan, Paul Taylor, Club Nouveau, Matthew Whitaker, Conya Doss, Bob Baldwin, Tim Bowman, Tony Exum Jr., Dee Lucas, Keith Killgo, Ricky Wellman, Lori Jenaire, Marcus Anderson, BK Jackson, Althea Rene, Gail Jhonson, Oli Silk, Lynn Fiddmont, Kevin Whalum, Cindy Bradley, Jackiem Joyner, Lin Roundtree, Special Occasions, NexXzit, Youthful Spirits, The Men for Christ, and the late Sam Smith along with countless other artist. 


I would like to thank my loving parents Elbert & Mary Norton for all of your love and support. A very special thank you to my queen Ramona for being my number one fan! To the Parker family & my VTMBC family thanks for always being there for me! Most of all I want to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for blessing me with the ability and having the privilege to make the beautiful sound of music!


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