CHLOE Magazine Fall Winter 2014 Volume 5 Issue 2 | Page 90

In combining the use of film and photography to document what he calls the “inner dynamics of the creative process”, Norman defines himself as an experientialist who focuses on creating authentic experiences. He notes that the sessions often became “artist workshops and private concerts”, and he has built an archive of content that features over 500 sessions with musicians, actors, writers, and directors including Ray Charles, Joni Mitchell, Steve Martin, John Travolta, Martin Scorsese, Bob Fosse, will.i.am, Tina Turner and Alicia Keys. When asked what his most memorable session is, Norman offers that “all are memorable and all become very profound in their own way,” but he mentions that his session with Ray Charles was particularly fascinating for him. “While speaking, Ray would take pieces of the dialogue and turn them into song. He also had the most amazing ability to articulate his own creative experience.” Joni Mitchell Carly Simon Diane Keaton