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Norman Hedman's Tropique: Garden of Forbidden Fruit

Read "Garden of Forbidden Fruit" reviewed by Michael P. Gladstone


Five summers ago I went to a local park concert that advertised a Latin jazz band. When the music started I was quite surprised to find that it was a reasonable facsimile of the Cal Tjader/Mongo Santamaria combo of the late '50s. That was my first experience with Norman Hedman's Tropique. The group that night, specifically Hedman's conga work, the musician on timbales and the Afro-Cuban vibes of A.J.Mantas were the core of the music and I have seen them ...

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Norman Hedman's Tropique: Taken By Surprise

Read "Taken By Surprise" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


Latin percussionist and revered New York City-based session artist, Norman Hedman along with his “Tropique” outfit, present us with their inaugural recording for the burgeoning “Palmetto-Records” label. With Taken By Surprise, the percussionist also enlists the estimable talents of the great yet shamefully under recognized pianist, George Cables who lends his artistry to two compositions.

Basically, Hedman & “Tropique” serve up a bubbly brew consisting of spacious yet often grooving Afro-Cuban induced themes and rhythms on pieces such as “That ...

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Norman Hedman's Tropique: One Step Closer

Read "One Step Closer" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


The celebrated percussionist and conga maestro Norman Hedman has performed on numerous hit recordings as his diverse resume includes session work with Nancy Wilson, Arthur Blythe, Luther Vandross, Daryl Hall and Earth, Wind & Fire among others. “One Step Closer” represents Mr. Hedman’s second stint as a leader, which includes wonderful support from his band “Tropique”, and special guest, pianist Hilton Ruiz.

The Hedman/ Machlav Chan composition “Gypsy Caravan” sets the pace for Latin induced rhythms yet surfaces with a ...

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WBGO Presents Free Kids Jazz Concert & Workshop Featuring Norman Hedman's Tropique

WBGO Presents Free Kids Jazz Concert & Workshop Featuring Norman Hedman's Tropique

Source: DeBlaze & Associates

What: Free Kids Jazz Concert and Interactive Workshop: “How Rhythms are Applied in All Forms of Music" When: Saturday, October 13, 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington, Newark, NJ 07102 (Billy Johnson Auditorium) Who: Norman Hedman, Misha Tsiganov, Willie Martinez, Ron Monroe, TK Blue, Craig Rivers FREE: Admission, Jazz Concert and Interactive Workshop St. Louis, October 11 - WBGO 88.3 FM Presents “How Rhythms are ...

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