Kevin Norton is an innovative percussionist and composer based in New York City, bridging experimental jazz, contemporary classical, and electronic music through his distinctive approach to rhythm and sound design. His work spans collaborations with avant-garde luminaries including Anthony Braxton, Fred Frith, and David Krakauer, establishing him as a key figure in the city's forward-thinking music community.
In 1999, Norton founded Barking Hoop Recordings, an independent label committed to releasing boundary-pushing original music. The imprint has become a platform for Norton's own experimental projects alongside work from cutting-edge artists including the String Trio of New York, showcasing the label's dedication to adventurous composition and cross-genre collaboration within the contemporary music landscape.